Dell's new XPS lineup: One desktop, two laptops — cutting-edge and customizable
Dell reveals its best-ever XPS 15 and 17 laptops alongside a custom-built XPS desktop PC.
What you need to know
- Dell has refreshed its performance-grade XPS laptops and desktops with 13th Gen Intel Core CPUs and the latest NVIDIA RTX 40-series graphics.
- The XPS desktop (8960) is now available, starting at $2489.99 from Dell's official website.
- Both Dell XPS 15 (9530) and XPS 17 (9730) laptops will be available from March 2, 2023, starting at $2949 and $3399, respectively.
Dell's XPS line of laptops and desktops are some of the best in both categories. They're powerful machines with elegant designs, rivaling even the Microsoft Surface as the best Windows laptop option, among other heavy hitters. Unveiling its latest revisions, Dell is seemingly improving upon perfection with two new laptops coming within the month and a customizable desktop computer available today.
The latest XPS machines are loaded with cutting-edge components, including 13th Gen Intel Core processors, with H-series chips for the XPS laptops for desktop-grade performance. No matter your choice, each model prioritizes airflow for proper thermal control. Designed to stay quiet under pressure, the XPS 15 and 17 laptops feature customizable parts at the point of sale, the same as the XPS desktop.
Dell XPS desktop (8960)
The default configuration for Dell's new XPS desktop includes an Intel 13th Gen i7-13700K CPU, 16GB of DDR5-4800 memory, a 512GB solid-state drive, a 750W power supply, and the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, but every aspect can be customized before purchase. Some parts will be available closer to mid-2023, but each XPS can be personalized.
Choose between a graphite or platinum color option for the steel case, designed for accessibility for future upgrades thanks to the use of standardized PC parts. Supporting up to a 1000W power supply to support 450W graphics cards, you can expand the XPS storage over its four storage bays and PCIe expansion slots. No matter your choices, each custom-made XPS desktop is designed for optimal airflow to keep temperatures under control during heavy use.
Category | Dell XPS desktop |
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Processor | Intel 13th Gen i5-13400Intel 13th Gen i5-13600KIntel 13th Gen i7-13700Intel 13th Gen i7-13700KIntel 13th Gen i9-13900Intel 13th Gen i9-13900K |
Cooling | Standard air cooling (65W CPUs)Advanced air cooling (125W -K CPUs)Performance liquid cooling (both) |
Operating system | Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro |
Memory | 8GB DDR5-480016GB DDR5-480032GB DDR5-480064GB DDR5-4800 |
Storage | 512GB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD4TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD1TB 7200RPM SATA HDD2TB 7200RPM SATA HDD |
Graphics | Intel UHD GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 12GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GBAMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GBAMD Radeon RX 6600 XT 8GBAMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GBAMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GBAMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24GB |
Power supply | 460W Bronze750W Platinum1000W Platinum |
Connectivity | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i (2x2)Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 1650i (2x2)Bluetooth 5.2Killer E3100G Ethernet |
Ports | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (front)1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (front)2x USB-A 2.02x USB-A 3.2 Gen 11x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2DisplayPort 1.47.1 channel audio |
Dimensions | 372.9 x 173 x 426.9 mm |
Weight | 8.62kg (starting)13.34kg (maximum) |
Dell XPS desktop (8960) | Starting at $2489.99 from Dell
Totally customizable, the new Dell XPS desktop offers the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors up to the i9k series with a wealth of graphics options from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. Available now.
Dell XPS 15 (9530)
Featuring a 16:10 edge-to-edge display, the new XPS 15 is precision-crafted to house cutting-edge hardware in a lightweight and durable frame. The standard model will ship with an Intel 13th Gen i9 CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU.
Category | Dell XPS 15 |
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Processor | Intel 13th Gen i5-13500HIntel 13th Gen i7-13700HIntel 13th Gen i9-13900H |
Operating system | Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro |
Memory | 8GB DDR5-480016GB DDR5-480032GB DDR5-480064GB DDR5-4800 |
Storage | 512GB PCIe 4 x4 SSD1TB PCIe 4 x4 SSD2TB PCIe 4 x4 SSD4TB PCIe 4 x4 SSD8TB (2x 4TB) PCIe 4 x4 SSD |
Graphics | Intel Arc A370M 4GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB |
Display | 15.6" 3.5K (3456 x 2160) HDR OLED touch 400-nits15.6" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 500-nits |
Connectivity | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 1675 (AX211) 2x2Bluetooth 5.2 |
Security | TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 certifiedTCG certifiedWindows Hello compliant fingerprint readerWindows Hello camera |
Power | 130W AC adapter (USB-C) |
Battery | 86Whr battery (built-in) |
Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2SD card reader3.5mm headphone/microphone combo |
Audio | 2x 2.5W woofers2x 1.5W tweeters |
Dimensions | 18 x 344.72 x 230.14 mm |
Weight | 1.86 kg (FHD+)1.92 kg (OLED) |
Dell XPS 15 (9530) | Starting at $2949 on March 2, 2023
Designed for creators, the new Dell XPS 15 is customizable to perfectly match your needs as a portable performance machine with advanced thermal control. Coming in March 2023.
Dell XPS 17 (9730)
The XPS 17 features a larger 16:10 4-sided InfinityEdge display with a gorgeous 93.7% screen-to-body ratio, protected by a combination of aluminum and carbon fiber casing with a Corning Gorilla Glass 6 coating. The standard model will ship with an Intel 13th Gen i9 CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU.
Category | Dell XPS 17 |
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Processor | Intel 13th Gen i5-13500HIntel 13th Gen i7-13700HIntel 13th Gen i9-13900H |
Operating system | Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro |
Memory | 8GB DDR5-480016GB DDR5-480032GB DDR5-480064GB DDR5-4800 |
Storage | 512GB PCIe 4 x4 SSD1TB PCIe 4 x4 SSD2TB PCIe 4 x4 SSD4TB PCIe 4 x4 SSD8TB (2x 4TB) PCIe 4 x4 SSD |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB |
Display | 17" 4K (3840 x 2400) HDR touch 500-nits15.6" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 500-nits |
Connectivity | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 1675 (AX211) 2x2Bluetooth 5.2 |
Security | TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 certifiedWindows Hello compliant fingerprint readerWindows Hello camera |
Power | 130W AC adapter (USB-C) |
Battery | 97Whr battery (built-in) |
Ports | 4x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)SD card reader3.5mm headphone/microphone combo |
Audio | 2x 2.5W woofers2x 1.5W tweeters |
Dimensions | 19.5 x 374.45 x 248.05 mm |
Weight | 2.31 kg (FHD+)2.44 kg (OLED) |
Dell XPS 17 (9730) | Starting at $3399 on March 2, 2023
Dell's most powerful XPS laptop to date, the new XPS 17, offers a range of extreme performance components alongside a stunning display. Coming in March 2023.
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