Dell XPS 15, XPS 17 lineup refreshed with 12th Gen Intel Core processors

Dell has recently upgraded its XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors. Both the Dell laptops now come with up to 64GB of RAM, Bluetooth v5.2, and WiFi 6 Connectivity.

Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 (2022) laptops just got upgraded with new hardware. The new Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops now feature the latest 12th Gen Intel Core laptop processors. Moreover, the Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 have up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processors. These Intel chipsets will come with up to 64GB RAM option. The new Dell laptops also get an optional touchscreen and dedicated graphics.




The Dell XPS laptop gets up to Nvidia GeForce RTX3060 graphics in the GPU. The rest of the specifications remain the same on both the new XPS laptop models. Most of these specifications are similar to their predecessors. To recall, earlier this year, Dell also launched the Alienware QD OLED monitor and Alienware tri-mode wireless gaming headset in global markets.

Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops gets refreshed version with latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors
Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops get refreshed versions with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors

Dell XPS 15, XPS 17 price

The all-new Dell XPS 15 comes with model number 9520. The all-new Dell XPS 15 price starts at USD 1449, roughly Rs 110400. While the XPS 17 gets the model number 9720. Here, the Dell XPS 17 price starts at USD 1849, approximately Rs 140900. The Dell XPS series is available for purchase in the US markets, and interested customers can get their new machines from the Dell US website.

During the launch event, Dell also confirmed that these laptops would also be available through other channels in the country. For information, the top model of the Dell XPS 17 with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics is yet to go live for sale. Regarding the Indian pricing and availability, In the Indian subcontinent, the latest Dell laptop models are yet to be announced.

XPS LAPTOP price starts at USD 1449, roughly Rs 110400
XPS 15 laptop price starts at USD 1449, roughly Rs 110400

The all-new Dell XPS 15 (9520) succeeds the last year’s XPS 15 (9510). The XPS 15 (9510) debuts with a starting price of USD 1249.99, which is roughly Rs 95200. At the same time, the Dell XPS 17 (9720) succeeds the XPS 17 (9710). This XPS 17 (9710) comes with a starting price of USD 1449.99, which is roughly Rs 110500.



Dell XPS 15 (9520) Specifications

The Dell XPS series laptop runs on Windows 11 operating system. Here, the top model of Dell XPS 15 comes with up to Windows 11 Pro. The latest Dell 15 laptop features a 15.6-inch InfinityEdge display. Moreover, these laptops will come with up to UHD+ display and gets a maximum screen resolution of 3840×2400 pixels. Furthermore, there is optional touch support. The base variant of XPS 15 comes with a Full-HD+ non-touch display.

This XPS laptop features a 15.6-inch InfinityEdge display
Dell 15 laptop features a 15.6-inch InfinityEdge display, comes with up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9 chipset
  • Hardware

Under the hood, the new Dell XPS 15 packs in up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor. This chipset will come with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics with 4GB of dedicated memory. Additionally, the Dell laptop also comes with up to 2*32GB DDR5 RAM with a frequency of 4800MHz. This Dell series laptop also gets up to 2TB of PCIe NVMe SSD. A Backlight keyboard and a fingerprint reader are essential features of this XPS laptop.



  • Connectivity

In terms of connectivity, the Dell XPS 15 gets WiFi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a 3.5mm headphone/ microphone combo jack. The XPS series laptop also gets an SD card slot.

This Dell laptop also packs a six-cell 86Wh battery
This Dell laptop also packs a six-cell 86Wh battery
  • Other Features

The Dell XPS 15 laptop comes with 2.5W Stereo speakers and stereo tweeters, and it also includes dual-array microphones. This Dell laptop also packs a six-cell 86Wh battery. It measures 344.40×230.10×18.54mm and weighs starting at 1.84kg.




Dell XPS 17 (9720) Specs

Like the Dell XPS 15, the Dell XPS 17 (9720) also runs on Windows 11 operating system, Here, the top-variant of Dell 17 also runs on up to Windows 11 Pro. It comes with a 17-inch InfinityEdge display. This series of XPS laptops will come with up to UHD+ display and get a maximum screen resolution of 3840×2400 pixels.

Dell XPS 17 laptop comes up to the 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor
Dell XPS17 laptop comes up to the 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor
  • Hardware

The all-new Dell XPS 17 laptop runs on up to the 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor. Furthermore, the chipset will come with up to 2*32GB DDR5 RAM. Meanwhile, the American tech brand is currently selling the XPS 17 (9720) laptop with Intel UHD, Intel Iris XE, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics option. According to reports from The Verge, the XPS 17 series laptop will also launch with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics later this month.

These Dell XPS series laptops will compete against the LG Gram series laptops
These Dell XPS series laptops will compete against the LG Gram series laptops
  • Connectivity

In terms of connectivity, the Dell XPS 17 (9720) laptop gets WiFi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, four Thunderbolt 4 ports, an eDP port, and a universal audio jack. Additionally, these laptops also get a backlit keyboard with a fingerprint reader. For battery backup, it packs a six-cell 97Whr battery. This Dell laptop also gets 2W stereo speakers, 2.5W stereo tweeters, and dual-array microphones. Besides, it measures 374.48×248.08×13.15mm and weighs starting at 2.17kg.




Meanwhile, with the launch of Dell XPS 15 and Dell XPS 17 (2022) laptops, the American tech giant will present great competition to the LG Gram laptops launched recently. We have already posted an article about the LG Gram series laptops. Last year, around the same time, Dell also launched the latest Alienware laptop including the Alienware Ryzen laptop in international markets. In the future, we will be publishing an in-depth review of the XPS 15 and XPS 17 gaming laptops.

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