We know a lot of you are gonna say "no AMD, no buy". But from what we know about the 4000U-series, they're gonna be as rare as unicorn tears until the back end of 2020 due to the current economic situation. For manufacturers that want to put out devices NOW or devices that have already been in development since last year, AMD U-series is a no go in 2020. Oh and happy Eid Mubarak!
I can't wait to see your review on the Dell XPS 17. I am really interested in that laptop for creating content. Keep up the great content and I love this channel.
This was a great review! I ordered this laptop (same specs as yours) for my business graduate degree so that I would have a powerful, yet portable computer. Especially these days, with everyone working/learning from home, it's becoming very important to have up to date tech. I'm glad to know you liked this model!
I am shocked that the lid doesn't close properly. Quality control issue? Very good video and you are very soothing to listen to. Can't wait to see your review of the XPS 15 and 17. Thank you!
I’m glad you said that. I’m close to buying one (currently comparing XPS i7 + 16GB + 1TB Vs. MBP 13). But the lid not staying closed is a huge flaw! Imagine all those crumbs and dust finding their way into that gap and scratching the screen up.
Mine will pop open when you hold it vertically. I think the magnets aren’t strong enough. Do you have the white or the black version? I remember trying this in a micro center with a black version and it seems fine.
Looking forward to your review on the 15 inch - Ideally I’d need some sort of dedicated graphics on board + a number pad which the new 15 inch ticks, but considering this + an eGPU setup instead for the form factor!
I bought one of these a couple months ago. The audio was TERRIBLE. Speakers had an echo, made worse by connecting a wired or bluetooth headset. It was completely un-listenable. I tried everything - uninstalling drivers, re-installing drivers, rolling drivers back, trying non-dell specific drivers. Nothing worked. I called Dell, and they were baffled. They sent me a replacement unit (mine was less than a day old), and two weeks later when I finally got it, it had the same exact issue. I was sick of wasting my time on a laptop where I couldn't use the audio, so I returned it and got the new Macbook Air instead. Way happier.
Great review. Thank you for your hard work you put into the review. Very insightful. Just purchased this computer based on your information. Best regards, James
I've been researching the best laptos for college students, and this is the one I've decided on. For reference, I was down to the MacBook Air, Asus Vivobook s15, and this one.
@@saidt6048 hi, I bought the MacBook Pro M1. I originally bought the XPS, but I hated it. I was going to do the MacBook Air, but I like that the MacBook Pro has cooling, so I chose it. Hope this helps.
@@user-jq2wg6vk4p interesting. I just got a great deal on the xps and I love it. yes the battery life is poor with the 4k, but i did bump down teh resolution and it is barely noticeable and especially with windows 11 I get a decent amount of battery life. I does not feel flimsy to me at all, and doesnt run slower whan it isnt plugged in.
Hows the heat issue and fan noise mate? Did you encounter any problem so far? I am planning to buy 9300 next week. Please give insights and what to expect thank you
@@everydayknowledge2564 I can barely hear the fan on mine. I've never had any issues with heat on mine, and I've had it for about 2 months now. it still runs flawlessly!
The fact these guys took their time to pinned a comment wishing an happy "Eid Mubarak" is a very nice touch, i wonder how many "tech youtubers" from "Merica" will have the balls to do that... Keep it up the great job people
Got my Dell XPS 9300 2 days ago. The UHD+ 4K screen is awesome. I’m used to the display quality of iPad Pro and this display does not disappoint. High-pitch hum noise from fan can occur under heavy load. I found using laptop stand or opening the display all-the-way back improves airflow and reduces the noise. My laptop closes completely and reviewers unit may be defective. The laptop runs like a champ (I immediately applied all updates to system os/bios/apps) 4KUHD+/16gbDDR4/512gbNVMeM.2ssd
@@lightsoff9008 No overheating on my 13inch. Built in webcam is mediocre quality but its worth the trade off. Audio sounds much better than stock settings, by enabling the preinstalled MaxxAudio Pro by Waves speaker & mic audio control. It makes noticeable difference in all audio from laptop/aux/bt. And disable the battery saving features in intel graphics command app! And uninstall Killer connection app- it reduced my wifi speeds from 450+mbps to 100mbps. Just completely close killer app then remove it and wifi issue is fixed. If you turn off the default hdr display limits, this screen gets VERY bright
@@lightsoff9008 I got this thing because its a) purrdy and b) functional. You pay a premium for it being so purrdy though. If I were on a college budget, I'd choose a different laptop that gives more bang for the buck. You'll get more computer for the same price by going with something that doesn't fall in the "ultrabook" laptop category. And you'll want a dedicated graphics card inside any laptop you plan on gaming with. I'd get the eGPU and install graphics card if I wanted to use something like VR with this laptop
love the new design but I am not a fan of this new trend of only having one or two type-c ports. I understand the argument that the device is for portability and travel however then it doesn't make sense why anyone would decide to upgrade the internals from factory. If you're going to opt for more ram, bigger hard drive, you''re going to be using the device often. The limiting factor for productivity is the screen size which is where the problem arises of not having accessible ports. If i'm getting a laptop I want one port that's dedicated to connecting to some type of external monitor (hdmi or type-c) and at least 1--2 more ports for a keyboard/mouse (2 more type-c or 2 usb type A). At that point if you're plugging in that many peripherals you need a dedicated type-c for charging. Future models should have a minimum of 4 type-c ports for me to fully consider purchasing. I am not conforming to the adapter life. They should at least consider putting more ports on the larger models like the xps 15.
It’s so disappointing how few AMD notebooks are launching, I don’t know if it’s because Intel work more with manufacturers integrating or they already had contracts in place, but I don’t want to pay £1k+ for last gen cpu performance
I have been using the xps 13 for 6 months and I am really impressed by its build quality It is by far the best available ultrabook I really recommend it
Stellar review. Great A/V quality and hands down the most detailed review I've seen in ages. I'm considering this laptop for business. I do travel frequently, but in my home office, I need to dock it and run a minimum of two HD monitors, external HD, a digital mixer for xlr microphone, and studio sound monitors. What docking station would you recommend?
Honestly I thought I would comment on other videos of them to review this Laptop because I was looking for this review for a while, I truly love their video editing skills. The way they show the product in the video is really awesome 👍🏼
Just get one when you feel like you’re getting something you need for a decent price and you’d be willing to use for 3-5 years. Just because a new one comes out doesn’t mean yours quits working, its an investment that keeps paying you back. These TH-camrs dont even use most of the shit they review for more than a few weeks, trying to glam up the latest shit. If you’re just into having the latest tech, then yeah, you’re going to be buying new ones all the time. Otherwise, just get something to meet your workload requirement. In my opinion, these are a buy.
Asus TUF has much better specs and lower price but yet again, thats whole fat chunky gaming laptop and not an ultrabook, so that comparison is kinda unfair, but I’d still pick those specs over a few pounds increase and bigger dimensions.
Legit just gonna wait for this with a Ryzen 4000U inside it. I'm so sure they'll do one and I am happy to wait. Christ it's beautiful though. Can't wait to replace my Spectre X360 - worst decision I've ever made
Think itll take a while since they would also have to change up the ports since this one only uses 2 thunderbolt ports, so theyd have to be changed, as well as maybe add a dedicated charging port
If it had a 3:2 display and even just a single USB-A port, it would be the perfect laptop for me. The surface laptop 3 has converted me, 3:2 is the best laptop aspect ratio.
No no! We must wait for Ryzen 4000 + XPS. Invest in luxury stuff but getting an Intel based product is throw money out window. Ryzen 4000 + XPS my dream combo😭😭😭
Thanks man! Right on time and was looking for an honest review to jump from an 8 years old laptop to new one. I wonder if I can play games on this with an external Razer core gpu?
This guys review is just as good/may be better than, Linus, Lew, And Dave2D. Only a matter of time when those guys will give you an honourable mention in their vids. Good job, keep up the good work!
For some reason the fact that it won't stay closed when moving around makes this feel so much less premium, I wouldn't be willing to pay anything more than 800$ for this
I read the pinned comment. Okay I get it, product development takes time. So Dell... start planning for AMD Ryzen Mobile 5000U Series APUs in next year's XPS lineup across the board. You've taken a chance with the Dell G5 15 SE with an all-AMD build and I think you're reaping the rewards for it despite the lack of exposure (you don't seem to have seeded it to any reviewers unfortunately (HardwareUnboxed, HardwareCanucks, Jarrod'sTech, notebookcheck etc.)). That's a step in the right direction and a product I'm looking forward to buying. The XPS line is what I *would* recommend to friends and family if it weren't built around an insecure and outdated CPU architecture. We really are at the stage where not offering Ryzen APUs in premium designs reflects more poorly on the OEM than it does on AMD. So be ready for next year, start planning now. I'm hoping I will be able to recommend those Ryzen powered XPS beauties.
If the sales and demand is there, sure I'm sure they would go for it. However, going exclusively with EITHER brand is a bad idea. We'd like to see a balance of Intel and AMD offerings. Plus, from what we know, AMD"s production on Ryzen 4000U isn't anywhere near what's needed to fulfill demand. So Dell erred on the side of caution and nailed it.
@@HardwareCanucks Oh I don't mind at all if Intel options are provided. In a way it's better if there are because then sales from laptops with Ryzen APUs were clearly not "default sales" because nothing else was available in that range. As I did say in my post, my hopes are for Dell's products of next year - because I'm aware of the human malware problem and that it takes about a year to go from concept to sale for a laptop. I think the Ryzen Mobile 4000 series has proved that it has the performance and features to belong in mid-to-high-end laptops, some OEMs have already made bets to that effect - now they should know that there is an expectation for adoption of Ryzen going forward. I understand that OEMs can only have the resources to make a limited number of SKUs in a year and that increasing the share of Ryzen SKUs is a tricky balancing act, but if they don't find a way to manage which Intel specific SKUs to cut back on then they will get left behind. Ryzen has already achieved that for mobo makers in the DIY desktop space, AMD will achieve the same on mobile. It's just a matter of ye 'ole chicken and egg. That was longer than I thought! Sorry for the long reply but those two interviews with Frank Azor (AMD's Chief Strategist of Gaming Solutions - I think I got the title right...) on PCWorld and HotHardware gave me a lot to think about. I'd give them a listen to, well worthwhile.
you obviously never used any previous model, they ruined the keyboard on the 9300 unless you love a soft touch with less travel. power button is where the delete key used to be. no more gorilla glass option. nice screen and audio but the most important factor is typing imo and in this dell blew it imo
Awesome review guys - are you experiencing battery drain whilst the laptop is asleep? I'm getting about 4% / hour which overnight equates to 1/3rd of my battery life taking a hit..
The USB Ports are not for me a deal breaker but what is completely useless is the SD Card Reader, it could be used for another USB Port. But since a lot of people are complaining about the need, to use an adapter for plugging stuff in it is there, along with the headphone jack. That‘s the drawback on a device that small: if people want to stick to older stuff, then there isn‘t enough room for new stuff. I wouldn‘t mind if that thing would have 4 USB-C Ports and that‘s it, cause folks that‘s the beautiful of USB: You can plug in whatever you need and use the Device how you want to without compromising space with stuff you will never use. So in summary: The People that complaining about using adapters still have the choice to plug their stuff in but there is no SD-Card to USB Adapter so we others have no choice besides to have that thing in.
It's two times more expensive in Taiwan like about $2190 for the base model. Even cost more than a macbook pro 13". Clearly, they don't want to sell these laptops in Taiwan.
What have been nice to see a WQXGA Display. The review itself on the other hand... influencers came as low as praising the sound that clicks on the integrated trackpad make, heavily amplified through a professional microphone 👎🏻
Thanks so much for the review. I can't agree more on the white keyboard color backlighting being hard to see. I noticed this on the 2-in-1 and on the Alienware M15R2. (Unfortunately, the AW M15R2 only comes in Lunar color at higher spec'd levels so you can only get the white color keyboard). The big question is will Dell be offering the AMD CPU variants in the future? If that occurs an apple to apple comparison of those systems with Intel and AMD CPUs would be interesting.
Depends on what you need it for. With the XPS there's NO WAY you are going to game with confidence or use GPU-accelerated apps properly. However, the XPS has massive battery life and a much better screen.
There is no Thunderbolt 3 on AMD, so it would be a different laptop if there were AMD 4K skus. What devices are you using that you consistently need USB-A in 2020? USB-C has a conversion cable to any port type, it’s really not a big deal. And USB-A doesn’t transport data at 40Gbps over multiple PCIE lanes while providing power. It’s actually pretty great. USB-C is going to be the standard USB moving forward, it’s so odd to see tech people complaining about it.
Lmao I unironically love how companies like Dell and others take design notes from originally Apple products but then make the components actually good. My favorite example is the Asus PA90 Pro Art, an Apple trashcan but with legitimate professional specs.
The only thing in which the Dell XPS 13 is better are the slimmer screen bezels and lower pricetag. In every otherway the current 13" MBP is objectively better as it has a quieter coolingsystem, better speakers, longer batterylife, better trackpad and 2 more thunderbolt ports. If you don't like MacOS you can simply install windows on it. However I am not gonna defend Apple's trashcan.
Dell has two USB-c docks (WD-16 and WD-19) that work with the XPS 13 and that have the extra ports that you need, so two USB-c ports on the laptop itself is no big deal.
The main problem that’s always gonna stop me from switching to Windows from my MacBook Pro are the speakers 🔊. Cannot live with anything less than a Mac speaker
We know a lot of you are gonna say "no AMD, no buy". But from what we know about the 4000U-series, they're gonna be as rare as unicorn tears until the back end of 2020 due to the current economic situation. For manufacturers that want to put out devices NOW or devices that have already been in development since last year, AMD U-series is a no go in 2020. Oh and happy Eid Mubarak!
Eid Mubarak
Kher Mubarak
I thought it was because ASUS has a 6 months deal with their new CPUs??
there is an amd version. you can buy it right now in taobao for 6500 chinese rmb
Eid Mubarak ❣️🙏
"if you pick white you've got to go bright " - Dave 2D
Get the Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 with 14.0" UHD(3840x2160) IPS Glare 500nits Non-Touch Narrow HDR and you will be amazed.
@@ramatgan1 ok
The production value of this video is crazy
The thumbnail was very eye pleasing. Made me click even though I dont care about laptops
@@kiloAnts Ikr it could easily be something out of a sci-fi movie.
I hate to see how "small" recognition those guys get with such super dooper high quality content :'( wish you the best HC
Eber, man... You stepped up the filming game 🙏 GG
Hands down they have one of the best quality tech videos on TH-cam
ITS EBER?! I always thought it was Ibra xD
Now that's a notebook review, great job Eber!!
You are still the most thorough reviewer of technologies that I have come across on TH-cam. Keep up the good work.
I can't wait to see your review on the Dell XPS 17. I am really interested in that laptop for creating content. Keep up the great content and I love this channel.
Why 17? 15 is more portable and it has enough power
LEVANTATE Y ORA bigger screen for editing.
This was a great review! I ordered this laptop (same specs as yours) for my business graduate degree so that I would have a powerful, yet portable computer. Especially these days, with everyone working/learning from home, it's becoming very important to have up to date tech. I'm glad to know you liked this model!
How do you find the heating and fan noise?
I am shocked that the lid doesn't close properly. Quality control issue? Very good video and you are very soothing to listen to. Can't wait to see your review of the XPS 15 and 17. Thank you!
good job dude, thats the most detailed review of this beautiful laptop i have seen
Your unit might have a defect. Have mine for a month now and still no gap while holding it
I’m glad you said that. I’m close to buying one (currently comparing XPS i7 + 16GB + 1TB Vs. MBP 13). But the lid not staying closed is a huge flaw! Imagine all those crumbs and dust finding their way into that gap and scratching the screen up.
Get the Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 with 14.0" UHD(3840x2160) IPS Glare 500nits Non-Touch Narrow HDR and you will be amazed.
Mine will pop open when you hold it vertically. I think the magnets aren’t strong enough. Do you have the white or the black version? I remember trying this in a micro center with a black version and it seems fine.
you mean gap when you close it? yay!
Looking forward to your review on the 15 inch - Ideally I’d need some sort of dedicated graphics on board + a number pad which the new 15 inch ticks, but considering this + an eGPU setup instead for the form factor!
I bought one of these a couple months ago. The audio was TERRIBLE. Speakers had an echo, made worse by connecting a wired or bluetooth headset. It was completely un-listenable. I tried everything - uninstalling drivers, re-installing drivers, rolling drivers back, trying non-dell specific drivers. Nothing worked. I called Dell, and they were baffled. They sent me a replacement unit (mine was less than a day old), and two weeks later when I finally got it, it had the same exact issue. I was sick of wasting my time on a laptop where I couldn't use the audio, so I returned it and got the new Macbook Air instead. Way happier.
Entire lie lol
stop the cap
“So lit mobile sent me this battery pack let’s check it out”
Blows my mind, who needs a solar battery pack when everybody is locked inside their homes?
“Shmyrna is like very outgoing.”
Haven't heard that one a million times before 😂
@@zilliq The marketing is also a lie. It's impossible for it to charge that fast over solar from a physics standpoint.
This is such a thorough review! Thank you; it's really helped me make my decision!
Still remember the time when people used to polish aluminum with the CNC. The good old days.
Great review. Thank you for your hard work you put into the review. Very insightful. Just purchased this computer based on your information. Best regards, James
Bought the I7 16GB 1TB ssd FulHD+ nontouch, very pleased.
For how much?
Glad to see this review - your review on the 13 inch 2-in-1 was spot- on 👍
Awesome review, thanks for the top quality content, this channel is always a treat to watch
I've been researching the best laptos for college students, and this is the one I've decided on. For reference, I was down to the MacBook Air, Asus Vivobook s15, and this one.
Which one did u buy
@@saidt6048 hi, I bought the MacBook Pro M1. I originally bought the XPS, but I hated it. I was going to do the MacBook Air, but I like that the MacBook Pro has cooling, so I chose it. Hope this helps.
@@user-jq2wg6vk4p why did you hate the xps
@@meese1k it’s way more expensive if you want a good screen, it runs slower when it isn’t plugged in, and it felt flimsy.
@@user-jq2wg6vk4p interesting. I just got a great deal on the xps and I love it. yes the battery life is poor with the 4k, but i did bump down teh resolution and it is barely noticeable and especially with windows 11 I get a decent amount of battery life. I does not feel flimsy to me at all, and doesnt run slower whan it isnt plugged in.
Thumbnail and video quality is through the roof!
6:20 looking at linus' review of the surface book 3 there's definetely a better webcam now
definitely
Surface book 2 had the same one as well. I think all the surfaces (atleast the ones after 2016) have pretty decent cameras).
Surface laptop/tablets always have the best webcams
surface now has best webcam & microphone is any laptop
Watching this on my xps 13 9300. I love this laptop so far!! Definitely recommend it :)
Hows the heat issue and fan noise mate? Did you encounter any problem so far? I am planning to buy 9300 next week. Please give insights and what to expect thank you
@@everydayknowledge2564 I can barely hear the fan on mine. I've never had any issues with heat on mine, and I've had it for about 2 months now. it still runs flawlessly!
Thinkpads are on sale atm.
You can get 4c8t 32GB RAM for $800.
You're the one that's good.
Thanks for the really helpful review!!!
I'm happy to see the nvme drive is upgradable. It's really frustrating to see a lot of ultrabooks have gone with soldered on ssd these days.
Can you do a comparison video of XPS 13” vs MBA 13” & MBP 13”, thanks
Outatanding review btw, you just earned a sub 😄
It is a deal breaker for me you did right to mention it ^^
Same here. I'm glad it was mentioned in this review because I didn't see it mentioned in other reviews.
The fact these guys took their time to pinned a comment wishing an happy "Eid Mubarak" is a very nice touch, i wonder how many "tech youtubers" from "Merica" will have the balls to do that...
Keep it up the great job people
Canada
In UK the base model it's starting at 1700$ ($1,199.99) who gives you a i5 and 8gb RAM which it's an insane price for what you get.
Got my Dell XPS 9300 2 days ago. The UHD+ 4K screen is awesome. I’m used to the display quality of iPad Pro and this display does not disappoint. High-pitch hum noise from fan can occur under heavy load. I found using laptop stand or opening the display all-the-way back improves airflow and reduces the noise. My laptop closes completely and reviewers unit may be defective. The laptop runs like a champ (I immediately applied all updates to system os/bios/apps)
4KUHD+/16gbDDR4/512gbNVMeM.2ssd
007 dell XPS 15 or 17 and does it overheat? Also does it have webcam and headphone speaker
@@lightsoff9008 No overheating on my 13inch. Built in webcam is mediocre quality but its worth the trade off. Audio sounds much better than stock settings, by enabling the preinstalled MaxxAudio Pro by Waves speaker & mic audio control. It makes noticeable difference in all audio from laptop/aux/bt. And disable the battery saving features in intel graphics command app! And uninstall Killer connection app- it reduced my wifi speeds from 450+mbps to 100mbps. Just completely close killer app then remove it and wifi issue is fixed. If you turn off the default hdr display limits, this screen gets VERY bright
007 that’s great. would you recommend it for a college student and someone who plays a little bit of games?
@@lightsoff9008 I got this thing because its a) purrdy and b) functional. You pay a premium for it being so purrdy though. If I were on a college budget, I'd choose a different laptop that gives more bang for the buck. You'll get more computer for the same price by going with something that doesn't fall in the "ultrabook" laptop category. And you'll want a dedicated graphics card inside any laptop you plan on gaming with. I'd get the eGPU and install graphics card if I wanted to use something like VR with this laptop
007 i like how it looks as well. how much did you buy it for? i might get it.
Next review : Dell XPS Ubuntu version ! Thanks.
No
it's the same thing, just with Ubuntu as the OS. nothing to review.
It will obviously run better with Ubuntu,as Linux is a way more efficient OS.
@@JDDD33 Ubuntu 20.04 for the win!!
@@rahul0000nm Dual-boot FTW!
The sound the keyboard makes was awesome
love the new design but I am not a fan of this new trend of only having one or two type-c ports. I understand the argument that the device is for portability and travel however then it doesn't make sense why anyone would decide to upgrade the internals from factory. If you're going to opt for more ram, bigger hard drive, you''re going to be using the device often. The limiting factor for productivity is the screen size which is where the problem arises of not having accessible ports. If i'm getting a laptop I want one port that's dedicated to connecting to some type of external monitor (hdmi or type-c) and at least 1--2 more ports for a keyboard/mouse (2 more type-c or 2 usb type A). At that point if you're plugging in that many peripherals you need a dedicated type-c for charging. Future models should have a minimum of 4 type-c ports for me to fully consider purchasing. I am not conforming to the adapter life. They should at least consider putting more ports on the larger models like the xps 15.
That's a students dream right there !!! hubba hubba ... Visuals as usual is top notch
0:30
Anyone else hear "i6"at first?
Yes
2KOOLURATOOL yeah
Bruh i have an i6 and it runs at 420mhz w/ 69 gigs of ram. Best pc.
I got a old PC with a i4 11gb of ram 👍
Holl up, I'm not a computer geek but there are I6? I thought only i3 i5 and i7
this is a real review, very informative. thanks!👍
Everything is perfect except the processor 😅I wish this same laptop with AMD Ryzen 4th Gen processor ♥️
4900HS shipped in an XPS13 is the king of portable/productivity machine.
It’s so disappointing how few AMD notebooks are launching, I don’t know if it’s because Intel work more with manufacturers integrating or they already had contracts in place, but I don’t want to pay £1k+ for last gen cpu performance
@@supersnail5000 Intel already had contract with most of the manufacturer after 2020 u will see more RYZEN 4th Gen notebooks
@@supersnail5000 they most likely have contracts with Intel for their most premium notebooks.
Nah. Intel is just better quality. AMD is for people who have tighter budgets.
There are gaps in the chassis. How can you say this is the best build Ultrabook?
What are you talking about, I can't see any gaps unless you're talking about the fan exhaust
I mean 90% of people says so
@@nabhananuz2230 2:09 13:57
@@archfxt3619 Doesn't mean it's true.
I have been using the xps 13 for 6 months
and I am really impressed by its build quality
It is by far the best available ultrabook
I really recommend it
@@sniperfield3995 Ultrabooks aren't for gaming, look into gaming laptops or desktops.
Eid mubarak everyone 🌙🌙🌙
2:47 smoke weed everyday
Stellar review. Great A/V quality and hands down the most detailed review I've seen in ages. I'm considering this laptop for business. I do travel frequently, but in my home office, I need to dock it and run a minimum of two HD monitors, external HD, a digital mixer for xlr microphone, and studio sound monitors. What docking station would you recommend?
Excellent Review
No matter how much i love lenovo laptops especially the keyboard, dell xps13 is always my dream laptop, which still, i couldn't afford it.
I would buy one if it was not for the fact that the battery is rated at 300 cycles which in my case means that i will need to replace it in a year.
Just got an XPS 9300 a few days ago, already ready to sell it.
The light on front is the battery indicator, it goes down as the battery does
Great review: very thorough!
Picked up an i5, 16gb, 512gb, non touch model, my perfect travel laptop.
Lack of IO is a serious problem for ultrabooks these days
IO?
Chugalug he meant the USB ports !!
Honestly I thought I would comment on other videos of them to review this Laptop because I was looking for this review for a while, I truly love their video editing skills.
The way they show the product in the video is really awesome 👍🏼
Thanks man! We saw some of those comments and requested this one. Thanks!
Thanks for your video - very helpful!!!
I'm getting confused on when to buy a new laptop bro, they keep releasing them so quick it's hard to keep up
Just get one when you feel like you’re getting something you need for a decent price and you’d be willing to use for 3-5 years. Just because a new one comes out doesn’t mean yours quits working, its an investment that keeps paying you back. These TH-camrs dont even use most of the shit they review for more than a few weeks, trying to glam up the latest shit. If you’re just into having the latest tech, then yeah, you’re going to be buying new ones all the time. Otherwise, just get something to meet your workload requirement. In my opinion, these are a buy.
Would love to see a XPS 15 (2020 version) review 😝.
always a pleasure to watch
you know that the product is pretty much perfect if the title says : *IT'S SO GOOD*
Asus TUF has much better specs and lower price but yet again, thats whole fat chunky gaming laptop and not an ultrabook, so that comparison is kinda unfair, but I’d still pick those specs over a few pounds increase and bigger dimensions.
@@coolmemesbudd The TUF is a completely different category.
@@coolmemesbudd I was gonna get it until I saw the review saying that the build quality was absolutely abysmal, as well as the subpar 144hz displays
Legit just gonna wait for this with a Ryzen 4000U inside it. I'm so sure they'll do one and I am happy to wait.
Christ it's beautiful though. Can't wait to replace my Spectre X360 - worst decision I've ever made
Think itll take a while since they would also have to change up the ports since this one only uses 2 thunderbolt ports, so theyd have to be changed, as well as maybe add a dedicated charging port
Why you regret buying the Spectre ?
Too bad it doesn't have a dedicated GPU, at least something like a GTX 1650, that would be awesome, especially for Premiere Pro with this update
have fun cooling it then
If it had a 3:2 display and even just a single USB-A port, it would be the perfect laptop for me. The surface laptop 3 has converted me, 3:2 is the best laptop aspect ratio.
No no! We must wait for Ryzen 4000 + XPS. Invest in luxury stuff but getting an Intel based product is throw money out window. Ryzen 4000 + XPS my dream combo😭😭😭
Thanks man! Right on time and was looking for an honest review to jump from an 8 years old laptop to new one. I wonder if I can play games on this with an external Razer core gpu?
This guys review is just as good/may be better than, Linus, Lew, And Dave2D. Only a matter of time when those guys will give you an honourable mention in their vids. Good job, keep up the good work!
For some reason the fact that it won't stay closed when moving around makes this feel so much less premium, I wouldn't be willing to pay anything more than 800$ for this
DillinjahXx It is seriously, only when you hold it vertically! The only problem would be a bit of a gap in a backpack.
@@tech_realm yeah, I'm aware of this, but we're talking DELL's premium line here - this shouldn't be an issue at all with this price point
When it is considerd a bit more luxury and the lid doesn't close what a fail...... They must have known that and still put it up on ssle...
I just got one and mine closes fine. Their review unit must be defective
I read the pinned comment. Okay I get it, product development takes time. So Dell... start planning for AMD Ryzen Mobile 5000U Series APUs in next year's XPS lineup across the board.
You've taken a chance with the Dell G5 15 SE with an all-AMD build and I think you're reaping the rewards for it despite the lack of exposure (you don't seem to have seeded it to any reviewers unfortunately (HardwareUnboxed, HardwareCanucks, Jarrod'sTech, notebookcheck etc.)).
That's a step in the right direction and a product I'm looking forward to buying.
The XPS line is what I *would* recommend to friends and family if it weren't built around an insecure and outdated CPU architecture.
We really are at the stage where not offering Ryzen APUs in premium designs reflects more poorly on the OEM than it does on AMD.
So be ready for next year, start planning now. I'm hoping I will be able to recommend those Ryzen powered XPS beauties.
If the sales and demand is there, sure I'm sure they would go for it. However, going exclusively with EITHER brand is a bad idea. We'd like to see a balance of Intel and AMD offerings. Plus, from what we know, AMD"s production on Ryzen 4000U isn't anywhere near what's needed to fulfill demand. So Dell erred on the side of caution and nailed it.
@@HardwareCanucks Oh I don't mind at all if Intel options are provided. In a way it's better if there are because then sales from laptops with Ryzen APUs were clearly not "default sales" because nothing else was available in that range.
As I did say in my post, my hopes are for Dell's products of next year - because I'm aware of the human malware problem and that it takes about a year to go from concept to sale for a laptop.
I think the Ryzen Mobile 4000 series has proved that it has the performance and features to belong in mid-to-high-end laptops, some OEMs have already made bets to that effect - now they should know that there is an expectation for adoption of Ryzen going forward.
I understand that OEMs can only have the resources to make a limited number of SKUs in a year and that increasing the share of Ryzen SKUs is a tricky balancing act, but if they don't find a way to manage which Intel specific SKUs to cut back on then they will get left behind. Ryzen has already achieved that for mobo makers in the DIY desktop space, AMD will achieve the same on mobile. It's just a matter of ye 'ole chicken and egg.
That was longer than I thought! Sorry for the long reply but those two interviews with Frank Azor (AMD's Chief Strategist of Gaming Solutions - I think I got the title right...) on PCWorld and HotHardware gave me a lot to think about. I'd give them a listen to, well worthwhile.
Glossy or matte screen?
you obviously never used any previous model, they ruined the keyboard on the 9300 unless you love a soft touch with less travel. power button is where the delete key used to be. no more gorilla glass option. nice screen and audio but the most important factor is typing imo and in this dell blew it imo
I really wish they put a full size SD card slot on this, like the XPS 15... Not ready for that dongle life.
Been an hard core Apple fan for 10 years, but 2020 is the year I move on from the overheating unserviceable joke that is the MacBook air
... to the new Macbook Pro
@@KhanhDinh291 lol i would have if not for 8-th gen.
Awesome review guys - are you experiencing battery drain whilst the laptop is asleep? I'm getting about 4% / hour which overnight equates to 1/3rd of my battery life taking a hit..
The xps/ precision line looks interesting.... please review any soon!! please
Ordered one a few days ago for the fall semester.
If they put an AMD in it, I'll buy it.
The USB Ports are not for me a deal breaker but what is completely useless is the SD Card Reader, it could be used for another USB Port.
But since a lot of people are complaining about the need, to use an adapter for plugging stuff in it is there, along with the headphone jack. That‘s the drawback on a device that small: if people want to stick to older stuff, then there isn‘t enough room for new stuff.
I wouldn‘t mind if that thing would have 4 USB-C Ports and that‘s it, cause folks that‘s the beautiful of USB: You can plug in whatever you need and use the Device how you want to without compromising space with stuff you will never use.
So in summary: The People that complaining about using adapters still have the choice to plug their stuff in but there is no SD-Card to USB Adapter so we others have no choice besides to have that thing in.
3:57 ASMR!
Lovin the content
I really like magnetic lids. Such a shame they didn't put it in.
“And I’m stuck with the XPS 13” as I watch on by 5 year old Surface pro 3 with an Intel potato processor.
i've never been so early to a canucks video
I wonder how many people, who already own this laptop, watch this video just for the hell of it.
Eid Mubarak to everyone....
That's a nice looking machine and all that, but their preconfigured options and pricing are just crap, at least in the US
It's two times more expensive in Taiwan like about $2190 for the base model. Even cost more than a macbook pro 13". Clearly, they don't want to sell these laptops in Taiwan.
What have been nice to see a WQXGA Display. The review itself on the other hand... influencers came as low as praising the sound that clicks on the integrated trackpad make, heavily amplified through a professional microphone 👎🏻
Thanks so much for the review. I can't agree more on the white keyboard color backlighting being hard to see. I noticed this on the 2-in-1 and on the Alienware M15R2. (Unfortunately, the AW M15R2 only comes in Lunar color at higher spec'd levels so you can only get the white color keyboard). The big question is will Dell be offering the AMD CPU variants in the future? If that occurs an apple to apple comparison of those systems with Intel and AMD CPUs would be interesting.
it's so good that it doesn't even close properly, for 2 grands, nice
Right? I like the laptop but what kind of oversight is that?
His one is a defect, most close with no issue
Waiting for black friday to buy this joint
the feeling of the keyboard on the xps 13 2020 is good
2:05 lol that gap
This is the fan vent, same design as the MacBook pro
Razer blade stealth 13 2020 or dell xps 9300 ... your pick ??
Depends on what you need it for. With the XPS there's NO WAY you are going to game with confidence or use GPU-accelerated apps properly. However, the XPS has massive battery life and a much better screen.
@@HardwareCanucks waiting for your review on the lenovo ideapad 5 or yoga slim 7 14inch amd 4000 series processor too
I really like this notebook, and may get one as my next computer intead of a MacBook Air.
Nice content eber
There is no Thunderbolt 3 on AMD, so it would be a different laptop if there were AMD 4K skus. What devices are you using that you consistently need USB-A in 2020? USB-C has a conversion cable to any port type, it’s really not a big deal. And USB-A doesn’t transport data at 40Gbps over multiple PCIE lanes while providing power. It’s actually pretty great. USB-C is going to be the standard USB moving forward, it’s so odd to see tech people complaining about it.
Lmao I unironically love how companies like Dell and others take design notes from originally Apple products but then make the components actually good. My favorite example is the Asus PA90 Pro Art, an Apple trashcan but with legitimate professional specs.
The only thing in which the Dell XPS 13 is better are the slimmer screen bezels and lower pricetag. In every otherway the current 13" MBP is objectively better as it has a quieter coolingsystem, better speakers, longer batterylife, better trackpad and 2 more thunderbolt ports. If you don't like MacOS you can simply install windows on it. However I am not gonna defend Apple's trashcan.
this is so pretentious and dumb it’s hilarious
Dell has two USB-c docks (WD-16 and WD-19) that work with the XPS 13 and that have the extra ports that you need, so two USB-c ports on the laptop itself is no big deal.
The main problem that’s always gonna stop me from switching to Windows from my MacBook Pro are the speakers 🔊. Cannot live with anything less than a Mac speaker
Note, you can get the XPS 13 developer edition with 32GB ram and more configurations (and running Linux!)