Hands-on Dell's XPS 14 and XPS 15: A New Standard Discussion

[ZeiN7]

Reading the article the XPS 15 is 4.9 pounds. The "regular" MBP 15" is I believe 5.6 pounds. The rMBP is 4.46 pounds.

Well in the Dell UK website it is stated that it starts at 5.79 pounds, this is why I am confused
New! XPS 15 laptop details — Entertainment laptop | Dell UK

[J.R. Nelson]

Reading the article the XPS 15 is 4.9 pounds. The "regular" MBP 15" is I believe 5.6 pounds. The rMBP is 4.46 pounds.

No.

"The new machines are also just a bit heavier than we'd like to see, at 4.6 or 4.9 pounds for the XPS 14 and 5.8 pounds for the XPS 15 - no doubt over five and six, respectively, once you include the power bricks."

[edit1754]

How does the XPS 15's display compare to the B+RGLED display of the previous generation?

Also, how was the contrast of the XPS 14's display?

[Andrew Baxter]

I would also like to see a better graphics card on the 15" model; the last XPS 15 suffered from the same problem. I think Dell is trying to force people to Alienware if they want a good graphics card, these are more of a premium multimedia device if anything.

Yeah, the last XPS 15 (L502X) was not the best gaming notebook on the block and clearly neither is this new L521X. You can get an HP dv6t Quad notebook or Lenovo Y580 for cheaper and with better graphics performance -- Nvidia 650M and GTX 660M respectively. However, this XPS 15 is clearly better looking than either of those, seems Dell has decided to go in the direction of making the XPS more of a premium design line. Alienware is where you need to go if you're into gaming.

[Mitlov]

Unlike a lot of manufacturers, the laptops are standardized around high-resolution displays - the XPS 14 comes with a 1600x900 screen, while its bigger brother comes in with a full HD, 1920x1080 display.

Well done, Dell. Well done.

[Dayton]

Very attractive, too bad they are on the heavy side. But it is good to see that XPS means a good looking laptop again. I have XPS 16 that has been great but I have found that 6 pounds is more than I want to deal with now.

[forumbrah]

looks awfully similar to mbp

not only that, but apple has a patent for a 'device' with screen and keyboard

time to sue dell

[Mitlov]

Very attractive, too bad they are on the heavy side. But it is good to see that XPS means a good looking laptop again. I have XPS 16 that has been great but I have found that 6 pounds is more than I want to deal with now.

The non-retina MBP 15 has an all-metal construction and an optical drive and weighs 5.6 lbs.

The new XPS 15 has an all-metal construction and an optical drive and weighs 5.8 lbs...only 4% more.

By contrast, the Vaio S15 weighs only 4.4 lbs and has all-metal construction and an optical drive, but many have complained that it has a flexible case and feels fragile and insubstantial.

Without compromising solidity, the only other way to bring weight down would be to use plastic or to drop the optical drive. I'm glad the XPS 15 does neither.

[aznguyen316]

No.

"The new machines are also just a bit heavier than we'd like to see, at 4.6 or 4.9 pounds for the XPS 14 and 5.8 pounds for the XPS 15 - no doubt over five and six, respectively, once you include the power bricks."

Ah my mistake, misread it.

[IKAS V]

We need a full review of these. Great to see they have high res sreens.