Dell XPS 17 9710 17" Laptop (2021)
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Dell XPS 17 9710 is the 2021-iteration of Dell's popular 17-inch laptop. Similar to the 15.6-inch 9510 unveiled at the same time, the 9710 improves its identically-designed predecessor with two main upgrades: CPU and GPU.
The 9710 is now available with 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake H-series processors. This allows the new XPS 17 to upgrade its Thunderbolt ports to Thunderbolt 4 and to support PCIe 4 SSD and DDR4-3200.
In terms of GPU, the XPS 17 9710 now features RTX 30-series graphics, a significant upgrade from the RTX 2060 from last year. While the RTX 3050 / 3060 configurable are the entry options, they still offer significant bump in performance over the RTX 20-series.
Compared to the XPS 15 9510, the XPS 17 9710 is configurable to Intel's flagship Core i9-11980HK CPU, and its RTX 30-series graphics run at higher power levels.
Just like its 15.6-inch sister, the new XPS 17 is Thunderbolt / USB-C only. It also has only an HD webcam.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Stunning 17-inch display
- Excellent audio quality
- Excellent battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great performance
- Great battery life
- Gorgeous 16:10 display
- Stunning 4K display
Cons
- Lackluster speakers
- Lacks built-in presets for different use cases
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
- Only one HDMI port
- No Thunderbolt 3
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Specifications
| 4K | FHD+ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ports | 4x Thunderbolt 4 + 1x SD + 1x 3.5mm Audio combo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 6 (Killer AX1650 2x2) + Bluetooth 5.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Capacity | 97 Wh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | Front | HD RGB IR camera | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material | CNC machined aluminum chassis, carbon fiber composite palm rest, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on touch panels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Microphone | Dual array microphones | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Speakers | 2x 1.5W tweeters + 2x 2.5W woofers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 248.05 mm / 9.76" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 19.5 mm / 0.77" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 374.45 mm / 14.74" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | From 2.51 kg / 5.53 lbs | From 2.11 kg / 4.65 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brightness | 500 nits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contrast Ratio | 1600:1 | 1650:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 17" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Type | IPS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gamut | 100% Adobe RGB / 99% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | WUXGA / FHD+ (1920x1200) or 4K WQUXGA / UHD+ (3840x2400) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Viewing Angle | 178 degrees | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Audio | Waves MaxxAudio Pro, Waves Nx 3D audio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 or RTX 3060 4GB GDDR6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating System | Windows 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | 11th-gen Intel Core i5-11400H, i7-11800H, i9-11900H, or i9-11980HK Tiger Lake | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Touch Screen | With 4K panel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Touchpad | Glass surface Precision touchpad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Capacity | Up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMMs) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Type | DDR4 3200MHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Supply | 90 or 130 W USB-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage | Up to 512GB PCIe 3 x4 or up to 4TB PCIe 4 SSD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2021-05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
laptopmag[1]
Reviewer score 85%The Dell XPS 17 can play AAA titles at a solid framerate. The laptop's 720p webcam is passable for video conferencing. There is some bloatware courtesy of Microsoft in the form of Twitter, Fishdom and Cooking Fever. If you're looking for an ultra-light system with endurance, the LG Gram 17 is your laptop.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 16:10 display
- Bright, vivid display
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- Lackluster speakers
notebookcheck[2]
Reviewer score 89%XPS 17 9710 is the more optimized model that the original XPS 17 9700 should have been. Audio quality is more balanced than on most other laptops as exemplified by the relatively flat pink noise curve. The Dell system will ship with a 90 W USB-C AC adapter instead of 130 W if configured with no GeForce graphics. Other smaller updates like the Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 4 ports are nice additions.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Higher-than-average performance for a 17.3-inch laptop
- Faster than last year's XPS 17 9700
- Decent battery life
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 4
- No Thunderbolt 3
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 90%The Dell XPS 17 is a sleek, powerful notebook with enough graphics capability for all but the most intense 3D games. It uses a massive 97-watt-hour battery to meet the demands of its power-hungry CPU, GPU, and 4K screen. It's a refreshing alternative to bulky 17-inch gaming rigs and a better buy than Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 17-inch 4K display
- Excellent performance for demanding 3D games
- Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
t3[4]
Reviewer score 90%The XPS 17 gets very warm when gaming, and the fans make a noise like an idling hovercraft. There are four Thunderbolt 4 ports: two on either side of the body. On the right side is a headphone socket and an SD Card slot. There is no HDMI or USB-A port, but an adapter that plugs into a Thunderbolt 4 port and adds one of each is included.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Big screen
- Great performance
- Great battery life
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 4 ports
techradar[5]
Reviewer score 88%For a 17-inch laptop, the Dell XPS 17 is incredibly small. It measures just 0.77 inches thick and weighs just 5.34 lbs (2.42 kg) All you get is four Thunderbolt 4 ports, an audio jack and an SD card slot. The laptop straight up isn't thick enough for anything else to fit on the chassis.
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Pros
- Stunning 4K display
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent performance
Cons
- No SD card slot
tomshardware[6]
Reviewer score 82%The Dell XPS 17 starts at $1,518 and can run as high as $3,733 depending on which parts you choose for it. The Core i7 version of this laptop is definitely the most customizable, with RAM capacities ranging from 16GB to 32GB. It's also got both FHD and 4K screen options, plus lets you choose between an RTX 3050 or RTX 3060 GPU. If you can afford it and want a machine that can do a little bit of everything, the Dell Xps 17 is an easy pick.
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Pros
- Stunning 16:10 display
- Sleek design
- Good battery life
Cons
- Lacks built-in presets for different use cases
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
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References
- ^ Dell XPS 17 (2021) review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/dell-xps-17-2021. 2021-08-02. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ^ Dell XPS 17 9710 11th Gen Intel Laptop Review: Small Changes That Matter. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-17-9710-11th-Gen-Intel-Laptop-Review-Small-Changes-That-Matter.551056.0.html. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
- ^ Dell XPS 17 (9710) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dell-xps-17-9710. 2021-08-02. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
- ^ Dell XPS 17 9710 laptop review: powerful, not portable. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/dell-xps-17-9710. 2021-09-28. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ Dell XPS 17 (2021) review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/dell-xps-17-2021. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Dell XPS 17 (9710) Review: Firing on All Cylinders. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-17-9710. 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
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