I bought the XPS 13 (Kaby Lake i7 16GB RAM) recently but was forced to return it for a refund. I did a lot of research before dropping £1400 on the laptop and I knew coil whine was an extremely common and widely reported issue with this laptop. Stupidly I bought it anyway and, lo and behold, my laptop had terrible coil whine, something that's very hard to live with. None of these TH-cam reviews ever mention this potential issue, but I'm convinced it affects almost all Dell XPS laptops to some extent as the coil whine issues have been widely reported online since 2012, yet Dell has done nothing about it. Other issues I had were that the laptop got red hot after playing Hearthstone for 15 minutes (too hot for my lap, cores both reached 95°) the sound had a background hiss when using headphones, the charger brick got too hot to hold during charging, the touchpad randomly refused to register clicks, the laptop refused to sleep (at all), and the keyboard keys felt imprecise and almost wobbly, while also feeling hollow and cheap. To be fair the touchscreen was great and the screen looks amazing, and the general build quality made the laptop feel solid, but it simply has too many basic faults for a premium ultrabook (contrary to what TH-cam reviewers would have you believe) and it left me no choice but to return it.
The fact is the coil whine is not the same in every xps 13 laptop (it is also true about previous generation). In some laptops its irritating as hell, thats true. But iin most cases its barely noticeable (e.g. mine xps with i7-6560u - i hear it only when there's absolutely silent in the room and tbh i notice it only when i think about it). You can read about it on Dell forums. Generally Dell is accepting returns/refunds and offers a new laptop for exchange if you have really bad coil whine. It looks like you had bad luck with it.
R Rak To be honest I thought the coil whine was the least of this laptop's issues. I could have ignored it and put my headphones in, but then the sound produced by this laptop had a background hiss. Even the cheapest mobile devices don't have audio background hiss these days, so why does this premium laptop? I tried multiple headphones and all sorts of settings in the audio driver software. Getting red hot while playing a short session of Hearthstone was the final deal breaker because it meant causal gaming on the sofa wasn't possible. There's no way you can convince me the plethora of basic problems I had with the XPS 13 was all just bad luck.
I'm not trying to convince you, just trying to make coil whine situation more clear ;). I can't be 100% sure that Kaby Lake XPS is as good as previous gen. All I can say is I didn't notice any of the issues you listed in my QHD i7-6560U model with Iris graphics. Except the thermals - Dell did really bad job with it and you need to repeaste the laptop to avoid time-to time throttling issues (but still the main performance limiter is 15 TDP). The product is so expensive that everything should be made perfectly and I was really disappointed about it. But except this one I absolutely love this laptop. Once you got all your driver's up to date width Dell's site it works perfect (i also had some issues with that - Dell's driver firmware is a crap and to be 100% sure you got right drivers you need to download it manually). If that's what you're saying is truth it looks like either Dell was too hurry with new XPS generation or you had really bad luck with this particular laptop. Based on the reviews and Dell forums i still think it's the second option but I only own 6th gen Skylake and don't know anyone with the new ones so all above is just my "not-absolutely-sure" thoughts.
R Rak I bought the 9350 version last year with extended warranty, now Dell are replacing it with the 7th gen 9360. I just hope the coil whine goes, it was so annoying during Skype calls and in quiet rooms
I have seen a ton of complains about killer in other laptops that it dose not work unless you disable some driver or something on it. So is there any notable advantage between sky lake and kaby lake, mostly interested in temperatures.
Super reviews... Mobile Tech Review is my main review and advice site, by a long shot. Lisa's such a terrific communicator and so very knowledgable. Seeing hands on keyboards is critical in reviews. Sometimes it's the only size reference we see. Thank you Lisa!!!
Lisa how is the coil whine on the xps13? I've been hearing alot about it and it is going to be the deciding factor between me getting this and me the Lenovo yoga 910.
Thanks for the fantastic review. I first found out about the XPS line through this channel, and I took the plunge when the 9360 came out. I actually found the keyboard to have much better feel than my macbook pro. I also love how home/end/pgup/pgdn are key combos instead of discrete keys, similar to the MBP. The only thing I miss from the MBP is the magsafe power connector - they should really consider putting a similar thing in the next XPS model.
Did you also have Trackpad Issues? I ordered mine on BlackFriday and I often get some weird glitches with it. Only restarting the PC helps. I think i might have to send it back. :/
Lisa, you are incredible. Straight forward but still having personality, your reviews helped make it simple to decide. I am going with the XPS 13 for my sales reps.
Hi! My XPS model maxes out at 1080p (Core i5 7200U) but I'm thinking of buying a 4k secondary monitor to connect it there via USB-C thunderbolt. Will it be able to output 4k there and also will I be able to make the icons smaller than how they appear in the main screen?
Hi Lisa, I am a mature uni student and really struggle to choose the best laptop for studies.. In between the Dell XPS 13, Surface Pro 4, Surface Book and HP Spectre X360. Currently I got Macbook Air 4 years old and love it, especially the keyboard and the touch pad. Kinda scared to buy anohter mac as many people disspaointed with the latest models and their quality.. Could you reccomend the best on your opinion? I would really appreciate that. Budget for my new laptop is around 2K. Or it is worth waiting for Surface Pro 5?Thanks
Can it runs heavy program like android studio or matlab smoothly (without lacking etc)? I'm really considering buying the i5 model with 8gb ram + 256gb ssd (fit my budget). I want the 16gb ram, but it doesn't sell in my country :( and way out of my budget. Please kindly answer, thankyou.
Hi Lisa, love your reviews. I bought this laptop in november, and though I really like it, I find there are some 'negative' points that never really get mentioned in reviews. Most of these are software related, but people buy a total package, not just hardware. For example, when I play SC2 on this laptop, I will get a severe crackling noise in the audio. I resolved this by disabeling the maxxaudio pro software equalizer that is enabled by default. I've had problems with it not recognizing my headphones until i disabled realtek hd audio configuration. I've had a dozen of blue screens of death related to the wireless card (nwifi.sys google it), updating the driver (which was not trivial al you would get a bsod) seems to have fixed this for the most part as ive had only one bsod last month. Dont get me wrong, I really like this laptop, but it required quite some tinkering to get it to function properly. For a product in this price range I kind of felt like a beta tester, I expect something that works smoothly out of the box. Maybe it's related to having bought it immedately after the release, but even then I feel they should have tested it more thoroughly. Would I recommend this laptop, yes, but not to someone who does not want to tinker.
Hello, Could you ask if Ubuntu is fully supported on every laptop? Many Mac owners in europe are looking for alternative (DevOps, Dev web, Dev ...). Windows 10 (even with the ubuntu layer) is just annoying for these tasks. Love your work.
Would it help to loosen the heat by using external laptop coolers? I'm not sure if blowing cool air from the bottom of the xps would be ok, since the xps blows the heat through the bottom vents. The other laptops I've owned had the vents on the back so I didn't quiet worry about it.
Hi Lisa! Thanks so much for this review! I've been bouncing around the different configurations of this laptop, and am stuck. what would you recommend for a blogger/youtuber to use? I currently use Sony Vegas for my video editing, and just need something with a good amount of space that i can carry around easily. Please help! Thanks!
I dont get it, I bough an xps 13 7th intel cpu from amazon 1920x1080 non touch, but I received one with 1920x1080 touch display, is that configuration even avaiable ?? where can I get a matt display xps 7th intel cpu??
for web browsing, microsoft office use, and video/movie streaming. should i get a laptop with gen 7 core i5 or i7? (is i7 really worth it for the usage mentioned. or an unnecessary upgrade?) also what is the difference in battery life performance? which one promotes a better battery also! battery difference between FHD and the QHD
Brownie Yeah... They probably could manage to put a 1060 in there, but the problem is that would conflict with their Alienware line (the AW13 has a 1060)
Kind of bothered by the fact that I bought the XPS 13 9350 a couple of months ago, but I'm still happy with my purchase. I believe I paid about $700 for mine with a Core i5, 8GB RAM, 1080p antiglare, and 128GB SSD.
Well, for basic productivity, it's pretty overpowered. The computer is pretty good for media consumption on the go as well. As for games, I've played some WoW and Diablo on there and both run fairly well with WoW usually bouncing between 40 and 60fps and Diablo usually being around 30.
So I'm stuck between whether or not to get the QHD display or the FHD display. Will the FHD display get better performance due to the processor and graphics not having to control so many pixels or is the performance difference minimal? Price is not an issue as it is only a $70 difference for me.
I was looking at all 3 that you suggested, I ended up buying this one for the very simple reason that Dell had more of a discount, I got this unit for 15% off talking with a Dell consultant where HP and Lenovo were much less willing to negotiate.
Have you checked out the Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe? Trying to decide between the Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe or Dell XPS 13 for photo editing on the go? Both with i7, 16gb RAM and 512gb SSD. Struggling to make a choice between the two. Pros of the Zenbook - Read/write speeds of the SSD faster than the Dell - It’s a lighter laptop - Bigger screen - Comes with additional USB C dongles in the box (but doesn't have standard USB to plug a mouse dongle in) Pros of the Dell - Top spec screen is higher res than the Zenbook (3200x1800 vs 1920x1080) (glossy screen may be worse than matte) - Brighter screen - Battery life is a lot better Someone please help me decide!!!
Hi, I just purchased this XPS 13 9360 few days ago, it hasn't been ship to my home yet. May i have ask you some questions please? 1.Is this notebook QUIET? That's really important for me because i hate crazy fan noise. I don't play games on this kind of machine, just for school homework, watch some videos etc. 2. Is this notebook get super hot while using it? I used an ASUS Zenbook UX305 before, it's a great device, no heat at all. I don't really think an I5-7200U can make no heat but at least it should be acceptable.
The USB-C Thunderbolt port can also be used for an external GPU,(although not officially supported due to Dell not making their own external GPU dock) it works very well and easily after installing the correct drivers.
besides the small screen I'm assuming with the specs it would be very good for video editing. I'm stuck between the xps13, xps15 or the zenbook pro ux501
I would like to take advantage of your experience and ask you to suggest me the best business laptop. My priorities are: Size & weight, durability, portability (as less accessories possible). I need it mostly for traveling to academic conferences (MS Office, web browsing, email) and every now and then for some personal use (Photoshop mostly). Price is not an issue. I'm wondering if Dell XPS13 (i7, 16Gb RAM, 512Gb SDD) is the best choice. Thanks in advance.
Hey Lisa, out of topic question, why there is only a Macbook that has a flat looking design (doen't look narrowed on the side)? Really love Dell XPS but I though it would be even more beautiful if this laptop have a flat looking design just like a Macbook.
Hi Lisa, great reviews! I wonder if the Lenovo Yoga 910 is a killer for this, not to mention the Asus Zenbook UX410UQ. I am about to buy a new laptop, but cannot decide between the three.
Is this better than the maxed out xps 15? Im looking to spend around $2000-$2500 on a laptop that is good for college and really powerful. Not for gaming but running programs and all that
could you suggest me a 13" laptop under $500-$600. I'm a college student so I would like a lightweight for portability , solid and good build , a nice keyboard and a crisp screen (1080p). touch is optional. Thanks 😀
Hi Lisa, thanks very much for your great reviews. As a writer I need a very quiet laptop to minimise distraction, plus a decent screen and comfortable keyboard (good keys, not hot) .. could you please do a comparison of laptops for this purpose? The new Yoga is really noisy (fans) and the comments below suggest this XPS has significant coil whine. Thank you! Jon.
I have the older generation xps 15 and I absolutely love it. It's something that I can game on when I'm away from my desktop and still take it to class without having to worry about it looking too gamer-y
I would take the razer, in fact i bought it. If the internals are the same, then expect nasty coil whine on the dell. I was super close to buying the dell. Please do some research on the issue. The first razer blade stealth had it as well. But the new kaby lake doesn;t have it ! The plus side of dell is customer support and SD card..
I'm confused! I keep seeing new dell xps 13's being advertised on places like B&H and Microsoft store with a 1920x1080 "touchscreen", but dell's site, their chat rep, and other xps reviews that say I must get the 1320x1800 display to get touchscreen. Now, the 2-in-1 version of the xps does appear to have a 1920x1080 touchscreen option , but I want to buy the laptop version of the xps. Who's correct?
Hello. I am planning to buy a laptop. I was thinking of Dell XPS 13 9360 model. But I did a bit of research, I found that, this laptop gets hot quickly. I will use mainly my laptop in website coding, a bit of writing, web surfing and watching video. The only big applications will be Android Studio and Photoshop. And I use to work putting my laptop on my lap.So I want a laptop with minimal heating issue. Should I go for Dell or I will buy MacBook air?
I am returning mine. Purchased the 9360 a month ago, as i7, 16GB Ram, 512GB SSD, and Win 10 pro. Full warranty full species out. The order process was clunky and I had to call someone to get the specs I wanted. I got my confirmation email with all the right specs. When it got here, only had 8GB RAM!!! I called support and spend a few hours to convince them to send me a new laptop! They wanted to send me a reverb unit! The new one got here a couple days ago, still only with 8 GB RAM!!! Crazy. I had to spend another couple hours to figure out if they could guarantee me another new exchange unit. They could not guarantee anything or give me any reason why I was not getting 16GB RAM. Told them to send me return labels for both. I purchased a 13" MacBook Pro with touch in the same config. Apples ordering process was much smoother and I am confident the laptop will come as I ordered. If you are looking at this vs. the MBP. Go with the mac and dual boot windows on it.
Hey Lisa, could you consider reviewing the refreshed Dell Insprion 7000 13in with the Kaby Lake processors? I've been hunting all over the interwebs for reviews on the refreshes to see if the battery life has gotten significantly better, at least compared to the old Broadwell 5th gens, and haven't been able to find reviews from anywhere trustworthy. The processor upgrade is nice enough on its own, but like an hour bump in battery life over the older models would be enough to make me purchase one, especially because they are still priced around $750 for the i5 with 256 gb I believe.
You say at about the 8:50 mark that the SSD is in fact upgradeable. I'm more interested maybe in getting a cheaper version with the i5 (for my purposes) and then just dropping a 500gig ssd aftermarket. Does that sound realistic?
Based on your previous review of the XPS 13 (earlier this year), I bought one. I have health issues, and sometimes cannot sit at my desktop Frankenputer (or my MSI Dominator Pro gaming laptop that is for downstairs gaming). The XPS 13 is perfect for days when I'm stuck in bed, but still want to do some basic World of Warcraft (or Stardew Valley) gaming. It also serves as my home inventory database entry, and my vacaction machine, because it's light enough to carry around - try that with the MSI 72S!). I just wanted to say thank you, Lisa, for the review that lead me to my sick-day companion. Plus, it's nice to see another woman around my age who is into computers. Most of my friends don't get it. :)
I asked Dell about the XPS 15 and they told me "The delay was caused due to some technical reasons." I think it won't be out until Q1 2017. Now leaning towards the Razer Blade.
Really good review as always. I think I prefer the design of the stealth though, and being able to change the LED's on the keyboard to orange/red at night. Also the standard 1440p touch screen standard and i7 is really nice. Oh, and it's less expensive
![Dell XPS 13 (9360) Review [Late 2016 w/ Kaby Lake]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/P3lUOZyGWfM/mqdefault.jpg)
I bought the XPS 13 (Kaby Lake i7 16GB RAM) recently but was forced to return it for a refund. I did a lot of research before dropping £1400 on the laptop and I knew coil whine was an extremely common and widely reported issue with this laptop. Stupidly I bought it anyway and, lo and behold, my laptop had terrible coil whine, something that's very hard to live with. None of these TH-cam reviews ever mention this potential issue, but I'm convinced it affects almost all Dell XPS laptops to some extent as the coil whine issues have been widely reported online since 2012, yet Dell has done nothing about it. Other issues I had were that the laptop got red hot after playing Hearthstone for 15 minutes (too hot for my lap, cores both reached 95°) the sound had a background hiss when using headphones, the charger brick got too hot to hold during charging, the touchpad randomly refused to register clicks, the laptop refused to sleep (at all), and the keyboard keys felt imprecise and almost wobbly, while also feeling hollow and cheap. To be fair the touchscreen was great and the screen looks amazing, and the general build quality made the laptop feel solid, but it simply has too many basic faults for a premium ultrabook (contrary to what TH-cam reviewers would have you believe) and it left me no choice but to return it.
The fact is the coil whine is not the same in every xps 13 laptop (it is also true about previous generation). In some laptops its irritating as hell, thats true. But iin most cases its barely noticeable (e.g. mine xps with i7-6560u - i hear it only when there's absolutely silent in the room and tbh i notice it only when i think about it). You can read about it on Dell forums. Generally Dell is accepting returns/refunds and offers a new laptop for exchange if you have really bad coil whine. It looks like you had bad luck with it.
R Rak To be honest I thought the coil whine was the least of this laptop's issues. I could have ignored it and put my headphones in, but then the sound produced by this laptop had a background hiss. Even the cheapest mobile devices don't have audio background hiss these days, so why does this premium laptop? I tried multiple headphones and all sorts of settings in the audio driver software. Getting red hot while playing a short session of Hearthstone was the final deal breaker because it meant causal gaming on the sofa wasn't possible. There's no way you can convince me the plethora of basic problems I had with the XPS 13 was all just bad luck.
I'm not trying to convince you, just trying to make coil whine situation more clear ;). I can't be 100% sure that Kaby Lake XPS is as good as previous gen. All I can say is I didn't notice any of the issues you listed in my QHD i7-6560U model with Iris graphics. Except the thermals - Dell did really bad job with it and you need to repeaste the laptop to avoid time-to time throttling issues (but still the main performance limiter is 15 TDP). The product is so expensive that everything should be made perfectly and I was really disappointed about it. But except this one I absolutely love this laptop. Once you got all your driver's up to date width Dell's site it works perfect (i also had some issues with that - Dell's driver firmware is a crap and to be 100% sure you got right drivers you need to download it manually). If that's what you're saying is truth it looks like either Dell was too hurry with new XPS generation or you had really bad luck with this particular laptop. Based on the reviews and Dell forums i still think it's the second option but I only own 6th gen Skylake and don't know anyone with the new ones so all above is just my "not-absolutely-sure" thoughts.
what did you get instead?
R Rak I bought the 9350 version last year with extended warranty, now Dell are replacing it with the 7th gen 9360.
I just hope the coil whine goes, it was so annoying during Skype calls and in quiet rooms
Did they change something with the glossy bezel? Its seems a lot less reflective compared to the 2015-version.
do you get any coil whine? I want the laptop, but I am scared that it may have coil whine :/
I have seen a ton of complains about killer in other laptops that it dose not work unless you disable some driver or something on it. So is there any notable advantage between sky lake and kaby lake, mostly interested in temperatures.
Super reviews... Mobile Tech Review is my main review and advice site, by a long shot. Lisa's such a terrific communicator and so very knowledgable. Seeing hands on keyboards is critical in reviews. Sometimes it's the only size reference we see. Thank you Lisa!!!
Another great review, *Lisa*! I'm curious - what keyboard do you feel is better? This one or the one on the Lenovo Yoga 910? Thanks!
Lisa how is the coil whine on the xps13? I've been hearing alot about it and it is going to be the deciding factor between me getting this and me the Lenovo yoga 910.
Asterisk I sent mine back because of it. Great laptop but the constant noise just drove me crazy after a week. Going for the new hp spectre x360 now
Which ultrabook did you end up getting? I'm in the same boat.
Thanks for the fantastic review. I first found out about the XPS line through this channel, and I took the plunge when the 9360 came out. I actually found the keyboard to have much better feel than my macbook pro. I also love how home/end/pgup/pgdn are key combos instead of discrete keys, similar to the MBP. The only thing I miss from the MBP is the magsafe power connector - they should really consider putting a similar thing in the next XPS model.
I love you videos! I just purchased the top of the range DELL XPS today! (thanks to watching all your review & comparison videos)
How's the coil whine with this model? I hear both that it's too loud and clearly audible, or not present at all.
Did you also have Trackpad Issues? I ordered mine on BlackFriday and I often get some weird glitches with it. Only restarting the PC helps. I think i might have to send it back. :/
Lisa, you are incredible. Straight forward but still having personality, your reviews helped make it simple to decide. I am going with the XPS 13 for my sales reps.
Did you have any coil whine? The XPS 13 has started to disappear from retailers... not sure what is going on.
Does this still have the buzzing sound from the Intel GPU? (The one you hear when scrolling a webpage in a quiet room.)
what about coil whining? I heard it's still not fixed?
How is the coil whine compared to the previous 9350 model? My replacement 9350 still suffers from coil whine.
I have the Dell xps 13 i7-6500U but not very satisfied with it's performance. Would you suggest the spectre x360 a good upgrade?
Hi! My XPS model maxes out at 1080p (Core i5 7200U) but I'm thinking of buying a 4k secondary monitor to connect it there via USB-C thunderbolt. Will it be able to output 4k there and also will I be able to make the icons smaller than how they appear in the main screen?
Hi Lisa, I am a mature uni student and really struggle to choose the best laptop for studies.. In between the Dell XPS 13, Surface Pro 4, Surface Book and HP Spectre X360. Currently I got Macbook Air 4 years old and love it, especially the keyboard and the touch pad. Kinda scared to buy anohter mac as many people disspaointed with the latest models and their quality.. Could you reccomend the best on your opinion? I would really appreciate that. Budget for my new laptop is around 2K. Or it is worth waiting for Surface Pro 5?Thanks
Lisa Thanks so much I have been off for a while and catching up. I missed allot but back as usual enjoy your Reviews. Thanks Deb
Can it runs heavy program like android studio or matlab smoothly (without lacking etc)?
I'm really considering buying the i5 model with 8gb ram + 256gb ssd (fit my budget).
I want the 16gb ram, but it doesn't sell in my country :( and way out of my budget.
Please kindly answer, thankyou.
Thanks Lisa. You really do the best reviews. All best.
Hi Lisa, love your reviews. I bought this laptop in november, and though I really like it, I find there are some 'negative' points that never really get mentioned in reviews. Most of these are software related, but people buy a total package, not just hardware. For example, when I play SC2 on this laptop, I will get a severe crackling noise in the audio. I resolved this by disabeling the maxxaudio pro software equalizer that is enabled by default. I've had problems with it not recognizing my headphones until i disabled realtek hd audio configuration. I've had a dozen of blue screens of death related to the wireless card (nwifi.sys google it), updating the driver (which was not trivial al you would get a bsod) seems to have fixed this for the most part as ive had only one bsod last month. Dont get me wrong, I really like this laptop, but it required quite some tinkering to get it to function properly. For a product in this price range I kind of felt like a beta tester, I expect something that works smoothly out of the box. Maybe it's related to having bought it immedately after the release, but even then I feel they should have tested it more thoroughly. Would I recommend this laptop, yes, but not to someone who does not want to tinker.
Hello,
Could you ask if Ubuntu is fully supported on every laptop? Many Mac owners in europe are looking for alternative (DevOps, Dev web, Dev ...). Windows 10 (even with the ubuntu layer) is just annoying for these tasks.
Love your work.
Would it help to loosen the heat by using external laptop coolers? I'm not sure if blowing cool air from the bottom of the xps would be ok, since the xps blows the heat through the bottom vents. The other laptops I've owned had the vents on the back so I didn't quiet worry about it.
What's the max ssd capacity we can upgrade to? 1TB? Also, is the RAM upgradable or is it soldered on. I am trying to find answers.
Hi Lisa! Thanks so much for this review! I've been bouncing around the different configurations of this laptop, and am stuck. what would you recommend for a blogger/youtuber to use? I currently use Sony Vegas for my video editing, and just need something with a good amount of space that i can carry around easily. Please help! Thanks!
Whats do you think about the non-touch version in terms of resolution?
I dont get it, I bough an xps 13 7th intel cpu from amazon 1920x1080 non touch, but I received one with 1920x1080 touch display, is that configuration even avaiable ?? where can I get a matt display xps 7th intel cpu??
Lisa, do you think we will see decent Kaby Lake 13.3" laptops with Thunderbolt 3 for around $800 in early Q1 2017?
Which one do you think is best the dell xps 13, hp spectre x360, or lenovo thinkpad x1 carbon?
Is it good for Adobe and 3D software? If not any recommendations? thanks
for web browsing, microsoft office use, and video/movie streaming.
should i get a laptop with gen 7 core i5 or i7? (is i7 really worth it for the usage mentioned. or an unnecessary upgrade?)
also what is the difference in battery life performance? which one promotes a better battery
also!
battery difference between FHD and the QHD
Why am I watching this on my XPS 9360?
Because you felt the need to write the comments bragging about your stupid purchase.
Good!
Jeremy Clarkson take it easy on the dummy
i wanna buy it is it good for high school student ?
@@ckickyn_yeeets9426 high school no need. College yes.
Diego Rangel
how is it after3years i want to buy it
I adore the look of the XPS. I can't wait for the XPS 15 with 10 series graphics. Love your videos!
too bad it'll probably only have a 1050.
Brownie
1050 ti
Brownie Yeah... They probably could manage to put a 1060 in there, but the problem is that would conflict with their Alienware line (the AW13 has a 1060)
Ashoi F
No the Alienware would still have more features and other companies have 20 laptops with the same GPU
probably not, considering the 1060 needs around the same amount of power w 970M does.
Kind of bothered by the fact that I bought the XPS 13 9350 a couple of months ago, but I'm still happy with my purchase. I believe I paid about $700 for mine with a Core i5, 8GB RAM, 1080p antiglare, and 128GB SSD.
where because that a huge deal
Bought it as a refurb from the Dell Outlet.
and how is it?
Well, for basic productivity, it's pretty overpowered. The computer is pretty good for media consumption on the go as well. As for games, I've played some WoW and Diablo on there and both run fairly well with WoW usually bouncing between 40 and 60fps and Diablo usually being around 30.
Where do you get that price? I recently bought the 9350 for $970.
Hello madam
Does the $799 version have matte screen? Dell chat says matte screen is not available at all on a xps 13
Does this one have "mustard yellow" problem? Is yellow color displayed properly?
So I'm stuck between whether or not to get the QHD display or the FHD display. Will the FHD display get better performance due to the processor and graphics not having to control so many pixels or is the performance difference minimal? Price is not an issue as it is only a $70 difference for me.
Is there going to be any update to the Dell XPS 15 or the Dell 7559 in GPU/Processor next year ?
I was looking at all 3 that you suggested, I ended up buying this one for the very simple reason that Dell had more of a discount, I got this unit for 15% off talking with a Dell consultant where HP and Lenovo were much less willing to negotiate.
Really like the 60fps on these videos 👍
When does the new xps 15 come out next year? I need a new laptop but not sure if I should wait
Have you checked out the Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe?
Trying to decide between the Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe or Dell XPS 13 for photo editing on the go?
Both with i7, 16gb RAM and 512gb SSD.
Struggling to make a choice between the two.
Pros of the Zenbook
- Read/write speeds of the SSD faster than the Dell
- It’s a lighter laptop
- Bigger screen
- Comes with additional USB C dongles in the box (but doesn't have standard USB to plug a mouse dongle in)
Pros of the Dell
- Top spec screen is higher res than the Zenbook (3200x1800 vs 1920x1080) (glossy screen may be worse than matte)
- Brighter screen
- Battery life is a lot better
Someone please help me decide!!!
Hi, I just purchased this XPS 13 9360 few days ago, it hasn't been ship to my home yet. May i have ask you some questions please? 1.Is this notebook QUIET? That's really important for me because i hate crazy fan noise. I don't play games on this kind of machine, just for school homework, watch some videos etc. 2. Is this notebook get super hot while using it? I used an ASUS Zenbook UX305 before, it's a great device, no heat at all. I don't really think an I5-7200U can make no heat but at least it should be acceptable.
The USB-C Thunderbolt port can also be used for an external GPU,(although not officially supported due to Dell not making their own external GPU dock) it works very well and easily after installing the correct drivers.
hi..thanks for the great videos. if ur given 1000$..what would u pickup..razer stealth or the xps 13...or any other ultra book.
besides the small screen I'm assuming with the specs it would be very good for video editing. I'm stuck between the xps13, xps15 or the zenbook pro ux501
For video editing you really should get something with dediceted graphics, like the xps15 , SurfaceBook or a Razer Blade.
Is the new XPS 9370 worth it? Or should I go with 9360?
I would like to take advantage of your experience and ask you to suggest me the best business laptop. My priorities are: Size & weight, durability, portability (as less accessories possible). I need it mostly for traveling to academic conferences (MS Office, web browsing, email) and every now and then for some personal use (Photoshop mostly). Price is not an issue. I'm wondering if Dell XPS13 (i7, 16Gb RAM, 512Gb SDD) is the best choice. Thanks in advance.
Great video. Thanks very much. When you talk about the Skylake laptop, are you referring to the XPS 13 9350?
I am a student. I primarily watch videos, type and browse the web. Is the base model enough for those tasks?
Would this be still solid in performance and battery even after 2 years of usage?
Are you doing a Dell XPS 13 (Kaby Lake) vs. Lenovo X1 Carbon (Kaby Lake) smackdown anytime soon?
Hey Lisa, out of topic question, why there is only a Macbook that has a flat looking design (doen't look narrowed on the side)? Really love Dell XPS but I though it would be even more beautiful if this laptop have a flat looking design just like a Macbook.
With the heavy gpu? No, you need space to boost the cooling
Just the review I was looking for.. I may take your advice and go for the 1080p Skylake version. Does it have thunderbolt 3 on the Skylake?
Yes it does.
I use the same laptop. I’d like to ask if it has a fingerprint scanner?
Hi Lisa, great reviews! I wonder if the Lenovo Yoga 910 is a killer for this, not to mention the Asus Zenbook UX410UQ.
I am about to buy a new laptop, but cannot decide between the three.
Is this better than the maxed out xps 15? Im looking to spend around $2000-$2500 on a laptop that is good for college and really powerful. Not for gaming but running programs and all that
a Razer blade 1060 is going to be 4x faster than this and $500 cheaper
could you suggest me a 13" laptop under $500-$600. I'm a college student so I would like a lightweight for portability , solid and good build , a nice keyboard and a crisp screen (1080p). touch is optional. Thanks 😀
Hi Lisa, thanks very much for your great reviews. As a writer I need a very quiet laptop to minimise distraction, plus a decent screen and comfortable keyboard (good keys, not hot) .. could you please do a comparison of laptops for this purpose? The new Yoga is really noisy (fans) and the comments below suggest this XPS has significant coil whine. Thank you! Jon.
Would you recommend this or the razor blade stealth? I was looking at the i5 7200u against the razor blade i7. $1300 for both I believe
I have the older generation xps 15 and I absolutely love it. It's something that I can game on when I'm away from my desktop and still take it to class without having to worry about it looking too gamer-y
I would take the razer, in fact i bought it. If the internals are the same, then expect nasty coil whine on the dell. I was super close to buying the dell. Please do some research on the issue. The first razer blade stealth had it as well. But the new kaby lake doesn;t have it ! The plus side of dell is customer support and SD card..
I decided to wait, I'm probably gonna get the razor stealth next year but they really need to get that bezel to be smaller cuz that bezer is cancer
the touchpad on 9360 is more rubbery than 9350 ?
I love you Lisa !
can I fit a Samsung 960 pcie SSD on it ? is the socket the same form factor?
I'm confused! I keep seeing new dell xps 13's being advertised on places like B&H and Microsoft store with a 1920x1080 "touchscreen", but dell's site, their chat rep, and other xps reviews that say I must get the 1320x1800 display to get touchscreen. Now, the 2-in-1 version of the xps does appear to have a 1920x1080 touchscreen option , but I want to buy the laptop version of the xps. Who's correct?
Hi, how would you compare this to Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga?
Hello. I am planning to buy a laptop. I was thinking of Dell XPS 13 9360 model. But I did a bit of research, I found that, this laptop gets hot quickly. I will use mainly my laptop in website coding, a bit of writing, web surfing and watching video. The only big applications will be Android Studio and Photoshop. And I use to work putting my laptop on my lap.So I want a laptop with minimal heating issue. Should I go for Dell or I will buy MacBook air?
Nice review as always. I guess that now with TH-cam red, the commercials have to be squeezed into the video eh?
Always enjoy your reviews 😁😊
Your reviews are extremely helpful, thank you! :)
I am returning mine. Purchased the 9360 a month ago, as i7, 16GB Ram, 512GB SSD, and Win 10 pro. Full warranty full species out. The order process was clunky and I had to call someone to get the specs I wanted. I got my confirmation email with all the right specs. When it got here, only had 8GB RAM!!! I called support and spend a few hours to convince them to send me a new laptop! They wanted to send me a reverb unit! The new one got here a couple days ago, still only with 8 GB RAM!!! Crazy. I had to spend another couple hours to figure out if they could guarantee me another new exchange unit. They could not guarantee anything or give me any reason why I was not getting 16GB RAM. Told them to send me return labels for both. I purchased a 13" MacBook Pro with touch in the same config. Apples ordering process was much smoother and I am confident the laptop will come as I ordered. If you are looking at this vs. the MBP. Go with the mac and dual boot windows on it.
Hey Lisa, could you consider reviewing the refreshed Dell Insprion 7000 13in with the Kaby Lake processors? I've been hunting all over the interwebs for reviews on the refreshes to see if the battery life has gotten significantly better, at least compared to the old Broadwell 5th gens, and haven't been able to find reviews from anywhere trustworthy. The processor upgrade is nice enough on its own, but like an hour bump in battery life over the older models would be enough to make me purchase one, especially because they are still priced around $750 for the i5 with 256 gb I believe.
Is it possible to go from Sky lake to Kaby lake without buying a new laptop??
Nope, sorry.
Another great review. Thanks Lisa
lisa will you do a review on the alienware 13 with a qhd touchscreen?
Hey, does anyone know how to clean behind the bezel? I have some dust that I can't reach with a microfiber cloth... Any advice would be appreciated!!!
Great video Lisa! Love these videos
Any news on the new xps 15 with GTX 10xx GPU?
would love to get one of those in gold!
Dell hasn't shared the date yet. My guess is that they'll announced it at CES next month, assuming NVIDIA has the GTX 1050 for laptops by then.
NOOOICE
MobileTechReview that's kinda sad, for something that'll cost 2k +and they'll wait for GTX 1050...
gtx 1050 is likely to be equivalent to a 970m in the laptops so it should be an upgrade to last years 960m model.
What is the cycle time before they usually make a new design?
Stormcaller Yldrin one every year around 10 months
Zunair Qureshi no, that's pretty wrong... They might update the internals every 10 months, but updated internals is not the same as a redesign.
it s possible to add a hdd in this laptop?
possibly with a smaller battery
Thanks for your usual great review 👍
What's the difference between the XPS 13 and the "New" XPS 13? They are listed on their site but the specs are the same. £100 difference.
wow u know this is the best tech review when u have jodie foster as the host.
can be upgrade ssd and ram ?? awesome video !!
You say at about the 8:50 mark that the SSD is in fact upgradeable. I'm more interested maybe in getting a cheaper version with the i5 (for my purposes) and then just dropping a 500gig ssd aftermarket. Does that sound realistic?
everyone seems to be doing that with samsung 850 evo/pros m.2 ssds, so yeah should be fine
Can you do a comparison between the kaby lake dell xps 13 and the Acer Swift 7?
Hey Lisa, please could you do a smackdown comparison between the 2016 dell xps 13 and the late 2016 HP spectre x360...thanks.
Based on your previous review of the XPS 13 (earlier this year), I bought one. I have health issues, and sometimes cannot sit at my desktop Frankenputer (or my MSI Dominator Pro gaming laptop that is for downstairs gaming). The XPS 13 is perfect for days when I'm stuck in bed, but still want to do some basic World of Warcraft (or Stardew Valley) gaming. It also serves as my home inventory database entry, and my vacaction machine, because it's light enough to carry around - try that with the MSI 72S!).
I just wanted to say thank you, Lisa, for the review that lead me to my sick-day companion. Plus, it's nice to see another woman around my age who is into computers. Most of my friends don't get it. :)
Is the 128GB Core i5 good size for pgoto editing and some video editing?
I asked Dell about the XPS 15 and they told me "The delay was caused due to some technical reasons." I think it won't be out until Q1 2017. Now leaning towards the Razer Blade.
Suggestion please : dell xps 13 or thinkpad x270?
Any chance you could get your hands on an eve V tablet/laptop hybrid for a review?
How about the new Blade Stealth?
Any idea when you'll be getting it in? :)
Really good review as always. I think I prefer the design of the stealth though, and being able to change the LED's on the keyboard to orange/red at night.
Also the standard 1440p touch screen standard and i7 is really nice.
Oh, and it's less expensive
Alex Kelly Totally agreed and not to forget 16 GB of RAM in all their models. Lisa, pls review it soon.
Anil Bajracharya They aren't all 16GB though unfortunately
Oh yes, except for the 128 GB model : )
Anil Bajracharya I can't find RAM specifications on each of the different models. If that is the case though, I'll go for the 256GB for sure
Can you do a comparison between the XPS 13 and 15 at the $1000 price point?
yes I agree, one of the best since Yoga 910 is definitely the best despite its flaws...
great video as always ! please do a smackdown with HP spectre x360 kaby lake !
Lisa can you do razer blade vs msi VR please? I need to know which one I should buy
+MobileTechReview I heard Kaby Lake has worse performance than Skylake for whatever reasons. Authentic?
Hi I love your videos, I 'd love to see hardware comparison between the GTX 1080 and the best AMD gpu.