Only ONE PROBLEM!!! Dell XPS 15 - 1 Year Later
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Should YOU buy the Dell XPS 15? A little more than a year ago, we got the Dell XPS 15 to use as part of a workstation. The goal was to get a good value laptop with a large display, comfortable keyboard and a good trackpad. A laptop that is portable enough to take with us and would also work great as part of a dedicated workstation with an external keyboard and mouse, plus an additional monitor.
So now, looking back, was it a good choice? Mostly yes - but let me explain.
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What's up everyone?! I hope this review of the Dell XPS 15 (9500) helpful. Did I cover what you wanted to know? What else did you want to see or learn about?
Would love to know what you think.Is this a laptop that you would use and why or why not. If you’re currently using something else, please share your experience with me. I am grateful in advance 🙏
...WHAT ABOUT DAY TRADING WITH THIS LAPTOP...and why i only see DELL in Hospitals ..!!
I found an XPS 15 9500 Core i9 with 32GB of RAM at my local computer store. Is it worth buying the i9 version? I’m worried about the thermals since it’s a slim laptop with a very powerful chip. Please advice as I badly need to buy a replacement laptop.
Also, your wireless keyboard is sick! May I know where can I buy one?
having an SD card slot on my xps is such a flex when comparing my laptop to my friends and family's macbooks. It got to the point that my immediate family always asks me to read their SD cards as they don't have a reader haha
This didn't age well aha
@@JoshB-zc5jb 😂😂😂
@@JoshB-zc5jb i was just about to say it ahaha
Just a month after the post… 😬
I need a laptop that’s windows just for sims 4, I’m a professional photographer but I love playing sims so I can’t go with Apple (I’m not about to spend an extra 300€ for all the PACKS). Can’t believe so few powerful laptops have a card reader???
Yes! More of these, please. I think reviewers today grossly overlook the longevity factor when talking about tech. I used a 2012 MacBook Pro in 2019 and I was just blown away at how good it was for its age.
Also, I would love if you could cover the Galaxy Z Flip in the same way. It seems like those things break so much, yet no one is talking about it.
I appreciate the feedback. I'm getting the Fold 3, and I'll see if I can get a Z flip as well.
The Galaxy Flips are proving to me no less fragile than any other smartphone...
My 2017 ALIENWARE 13 R3 laptop is still going strong. Dell gave me a 5yr warranty on it. It's what I'm typing this comment on right now.
13inch OLED 1440p touch , 1060gpu , 32gb ram
Built like a tank.
I got my Silver/Black XPS 9510, W11Pro, OLED, i9, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, on Feb 23, 2022. I paid $1,764 at the Dell Outlet Store on the Dell website. At the time, the new price for this premium configuration was $3,099. It was a "Like New" refurb that you absolutely cannot tell from brand new. It came with a full new Warranty. I've purchased several computers from the Dell Outlet Store and when they list them as "Like New", that's exactly what you get, you cannot tell them from brand new. You can't go wrong with the Dell Outlet Store as Dell pays the shipping both ways if you don't like it for any reason. I use my XPS 9510 for photography (Lightroom/Photoshop subscription), Stock trading (Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation), and software development (Microsoft Visual Studio). After 7 months' use, this is without a doubt the best computer I've ever owned. I love it! The OLED screen is absolutely stunning! I'd buy it again in a heartbeat, especially at Dell Outlet Store prices.
i'm not a computer person at all, and after watching several videos on different laptops, your videos are by far the most thorough (esp for people who aren't tech savvy). i appreciate this a lot. subscribed!
I’m so glad they are helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!
I like how your shirt matches the wallpaper.
Thank you.
@@TechGearTalk where can I buy the shirt I've seen you wearing it in a few videos I want a few
Great review…as always. I think you’re one of the very top content creators in this category. You’ve got an authentic and genuine approach that really plays well! And as we all know….it’s tough to fake authenticity😉
Wow, thank you so much Doug! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such kind feedback 🙏
I have the same keyboard light issue you mentioned. I just deal with it because the white color looks awesome. I have the XPS13 and absolutely love it.
Hi Sagi! Loving the content. Could you please a make a video on a back to school laptop buying guide. I love your videos and I consider you to be one of the best and highly trusted tech tubers. If you can, make a video also on the best budget laptops options to consider.
Thanks Rayan - that's a good idea - let me see what I can put together!
Thanks friend, nice review! I have a very similar Dell model I picked up 3 months ago and that track pad drives me bananas. I also tap to click but there are times when a click and drag is my normal move, and it's just a fail for me. Possibly I need to learn some new finger movements but initially it nearly went out the window. The fan seems to run more than I expected but beyond that, a stellar performer for sure. 👍
Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience with the laptop and the specific components! I appreciate you!
That keyboard backlight issue is actually a very good point. Apple better hurry up with something comparable, not being the Intel based laptops or Dell, HP and Lenovo will eat their bread. Dell renews each year, what are your thoughts on resale value?
First, thank you for the coffee! In my experience, the resale value on my Apple devices has been higher. Although, because I keep my devices for so long, it's not a major factor. But in general - when I price it, it seems that the Apple devices hold their value better. What has been your experience?
Thank you for this video, it's greaaaat ! I bought this laptop at the beginning of the year and I was wondering about its longevity, I hate changing laptop and reinstalling everything and moving everything, so I try to keep mine for as long as possible...
So glad you enjoyed it. Yes, switching devices is never fun. You know you're getting an upgrade... but it's such a hassle. Thanks for being part of the channel!
Liked your comment and makes so much sense 👍
Great review. Like the complete detail and honesty.
Much appreciated! Thank you for being part of the channel!
I still got the 2018 Dell xps 15 4k display with Nvidia gpu....the only thing that kept me from buying the mac pro M1 is its gpu limitations....
if Apple fix tht on the upcoming macs im upgrading....been looking at the 2021 Dell XPS 15 inch 3.5K oled thou👀
For real - that 2021 display is 😲
I found an XPS 15 9500 Core i9 with 32GB of RAM at my local computer store. Is it worth buying the i9 version? I’m worried about the thermals since it’s a slim laptop with a very powerful chip. Please advice as I badly need to buy a replacement laptop.
Also, your wireless keyboard is sick! May I know where can I buy one?
Just discovered your Channel, really exceptional!
Thank you very much! Appreciate you being part of the channel!
you can use thunderbolt for monitor c to c, some monitor even have hub (unifying works), logitech master has bluetooth, xps has bluetooth, usb a isnt that important anymore, except you work at the office
I really hate the maxx waves audio (whatever it's called) that comes with it. I wasted hours being confused as why my audio sound so weird when recording with my USB mic.
Yeah, that’s a pretty big trackpad! What about the ssd port? My MacBook Pro from 2013 wouldn’t read the cards anymore at some point, so I had to get an adapter, boomer! Great video as always, man. Big thumb up 🆙
This is exactly the review I was looking everywhere for! Thank you for being so detailed yet to the point and organizing every point so well. Showing the demos was super helpful too! Now just do a comparison with the Surface 4 to help me choose between the two! 😂
Is it for graphic design?
Dell XPS laptops are always a stunner in design!
hello, i am trying to decide a buy laptop. i am not a creator, engineer but i need CPU power and a little GPU power because of the financial trading programs. These programs need H series CPU that have more core for algo trading. But i do not decide a work station or gaming PC . Legion 5 PRo, Dell XPS 15 , HP Zbook G9 or Fury ? can you give an advice? i concern about stability, thermal issues and a little mobility.
Same thing, have you found any good laptop, if you did what's your advice!
Excellent watch, and your points are spot on 👍
Thank you so much!
The backlighting issue is a non-issue, get the black keyboard if you want it to work during the day...
It's a very real issue, if you find out about it after you purchased the device. Although, as I mentioned, you can just turn it off and you're good.
@@TechGearTalk A lot of non-gaming laptops don't have backlighting, so... Overall you seem to like the laptop...
Right. My point was that the backlighting actually made it harder to use when it was on - in medium light situation. Yes, I’ve been really happy with this laptop.
Problem is at 6:50 - backlit is bad with white models
Careful. DO NOT BUY THIS BRAND OF LAPTOP! If your battery breaks down, which will happen sooner or later, you are totally obliged to buy the battery from them at the price they want to sell it to you. And that, assuming they have it. No other battery from any manufacturer will work for you even if the model is correct. The laptop will run on the battery but will not charge it. And the same will happen to you with chargers. If it is not the one they sell you, the laptop will work connected to the current but it will not charge the battery. I have a computer store and I have had to choose not to sell or support any device of that brand.
Yep screw these companies. Going for framework
Hey, man, can you talk about gaming laptops?
I would like to see a review of the zephyrus s17, the strix scar 17 or the alienware x17
Let me see what I can do!
Thanks for this review!! I had the same experience
have you experienced this again?
Nice review! Subscribed. I just picked up the Dell XPS 15 9510 Silver/Black, 11th Gen i7-11800H processor, UHD+ (3840 x 2400) Touch 500-Nit Display, 32 GB DDR4 3200MHz Memory, 1 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, and NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti GPU. It's a thing of beauty! Hopefully I'll be as happy with it a year from now as you are with yours. I will also be primarily using it as part of a workstation setup with an external monitor. It looks like in your workstation setup you're using Audioengine speakers (A2+ Plus? Wireless?) with Kanto stands. How do you like them? Did you consider the A5+ Plus? Are you using a sub (S8?) with them? Thanks!
How is the laptop working out for you? I am looking into getting one myself with very similar specs to what you got.
@@stardewhillbully It's working great! It is super fast and I'm having no issues at all. However, keep in mind I am currently using it only as a workstation, so I have an external 27" HD monitor (1920 x 1080) connected via HDMI, and an external wired keyboard and mouse. In other words, I am not using the touch screen, trackpad, or laptop keyboard, so someone not using any external devices or accessories may have a different experience. But with my setup, I am loving life! I am connecting wirelessly to my network gateway with 100+ Mbps Internet download speeds, so the internal Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2x2) card works fine. I am also using a very handy, portable, and reasonably inexpensive (~$99) USB C Hub to provide all of my external connections, an Anker PowerExpand 11-in-1 USB C Hub Adapter, which provides 4K@60Hz HDMI and DP, 100W Power Delivery, USB-C and 3 USB-A Data Ports, 1 Gbps Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio, microSD and SD Card Reader. So far, everything is working perfectly.
@@johncourtright1632 awesome! Yeah for me I don't think I'd use the touchscreen myself either. Looking at a machine for video editing and motion graphics. This one sounds like a great pick!
@@stardewhillbully I purchased the 9510 most expensive build, I returned it. Their were build quality issues and for $4000 USD, unacceptable.
How to calibrate monitor that show real color, wrong colors
Hi, I was looking for a laptop for university. I need a good battery life but gaming as well, I know it’s usually pretty hard to find both in one laptop, that’s why I need your help. I was thinking of the XPS 15 with the RTX 3060, I assume it’ll be more than enough for AAA titles as well as have good battery life. What laptops would you recommend?
Also edit: is the XPS 15 upgradable to Windows 11?
btw love your content mate u helped me decide on which ipad to buy
Glad I could help - which one did you choose?
i chose the ipad air 4 and my experience with it has been great so far thanks to you ❤️
Great!
Yesterday I was just given a 3 year old XPS 15, 9560 with new battery, everything runs great so far I have another 60 days to return my Lenovo 16" i7 Legion 5 to Costco. My main purpose for wanting the laptop is for photo editing at coffee shops one day a week. I'd like to return the Lenovo to Costco ($1099.00) if the free Dell will be just as great (or better?) I'd like to hear any opinions viewers may have to help me make a sound decision. Satisfaction over cost is my biggest concern.
The 9560 is a 5 year old machine, so don't expect top tier gaming performance (1080p is fine on most games) but it's responsive, much more portable than the legion, and probably has a prettier screen.
@@emissarygw2264 thank you, I don't game at all. I decided to return the others and I kept the XPS 15. For photo editing with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop it has been my best friend. It's lost its new car smell over the years but it's in great looking and working condition and I'm so happy to have gotten it for free
@@p8ryot That's great! I have the same one actually :) Hope you get some years of good use out of it.
Great video! Very helpful. What model/brand of external model do you have shown here in your video?
Nice review. Is the white palm rest more resistant to oil smudges than the black model?
Gotta be honest, this is sexy as hell. What sold me is the tiny footprint (enabled by the tiny bezels) and 16:10 screen with great viewing angles. I'm guessing this is the smallest 15" on the market outright, with the best display for productivity, and it has a GPU thrown in for good measure.
I’ll be buying the DELL XPS 9510 for university! It looks fantastic and will run the software for my architecture hopefully very well
So thank you for the review !
Nice!!! Let me know how it works for you!
Nice review Tech Gear. I have read about the trackpad problem with this model. In your review, you stated that it's accurate and a easy to use. So you have had no bad experiences about this trackpad at all? Thanks.
but why is the headphone jack on the right side ? it should be on the left where the cable is.
Video playback is super overstaurated. I've tried everything and with technical support with no luck. No one can find a fix. Color calibration didn't help. Everything looks fine until I play a video online. Thumbnails when hovering over timeline is accurate but actual playback is awful.
No termal issue ?? no loud noise of fans? No keyboard issues because of constant heat? hmm hard to believe. other reviews confirm my worries
Hey, what about the fans? Are they loud? Or is there a high pitched tone like on all current razer Notebooks? Thanks :)
if you are considering the wifi 6e card replacement on the Dell XPS 15 9500 being described online and in CZcams it wont work because the killer chip is soddered to the board and looks nothing like the one being shown in any of the videos. Which actually sucks.....and is not even mentioned in this video
You missed the fact that we can no longer use the Fn & Left/Right as Home and End. It's a feature that's on just about every other laptop, but for some reason Dell have stopped it. For those of us that edit text a lot (software developers for example) it's crucially important that we have easy access to the Home/End keys, but Dell now puts these on dedicated keys at the top of the keyboard - nowhere near the cursor keys. I have LOVED the XPS line for decades now, but my next laptop is likely to be an Apple instead, because of this one stupid mistake by Dell.
Hmm, tbh I never really saw fn-left/right as a feature. When I moved from a laptop with dedicated keys to my 2017 model, it annoyed the hell out of me needing an extra keystroke. I mostly use those keys for like shift-end or shift-home, which looks like it'll be OK, or mass end of line deletions/insertions like up-end-backspace repeatedly, which looks doable and will take one less keystroke.
You do realise you can setup shortcuts and remap keys easily right? I recommend Microsoft Powertoys but there are plenty of ways to do it
Hi! Nice vídeo! I love this laptop and I want yo buy it but in dells site only allows me to buy it in black. How did you do it? Thanks
Also isn't mac book M1 gives nearly all hardware features along with more performance at less prize?
This wasn't intended as a comparison - it was a long-term review of this laptop and my experience with it.
Just ordered one of these bad boys for work (barely any other options available in NZ that aren't gaming PCs and 32GB+ ram options are limited).
Hopefully it lasts as long as my 6 year old HP pro book which has been to all sorts of nasty work sites. Just to slow and old now to run VMs or open software for call outs late at night.
Buy once, Cry Once is my goto saying :D
How's your experience been so far?
one problem numberpad missing😔
You’ll need the bigger one for that.
@@TechGearTalk thanks for the feedback..🙏
2:20 the mx master 3 is a Bluetooth mouse...
I have a MacBook air 2016 model. I am looking for a new laptop that I will use for the basics, What would you recommend in regards to laptops? This one, MacBook air, or another laptop?
yup , buy it nice or buy it twice .....i agree
Were there any issues with the computer heating up to a point where it was uncomfortable to type?
That additional display... which one is that ?
Well yeah, had one Software issue with the dell Update app causing the fan to always run at 100% an sucking the battery in 45min. Needed to uninstall it.. Just 1 week ago over night my card reader suddenly broke... Currently in Touch with the dell Support but so far i have to say i'm a bit disappointed considering i spend a good amount over 2k euros on it...also cant handle davinci resolve in some Situations...
I use mine for photoshop and lightroom, but its kinda small for that and probably shouldve waited for the 17 in. Mine came with the wobble trackpad issue, but eventually dell came to my house to fix it under warranty. Had audi probably for a while but eventually fixed them. Bluetooth fucking sucks though. Don't expect to use bt headphones with this without problems. Really disappointing. Wish you could upgrade the gpu as well. Its hard to open and almost impossible for me to open with one hand. Overall very happy with it, definitely recommend it.
What about fan noise?
Holysh- that mic doesnt sound so bad
Wish it have a 3.5k OLED Screen with dynamic 10hz to 120hz!
Hello ..
I bought a Dell XPS 15 intel core i7 about 03 months ago and yesterday i used it and turned it on at that time it has 87% charge on it .. i tried to turn on after that it won't. No light, no sound, no screen light, and if i plug the power still no light, could you please help me to fix my problem with this Dell.
Your point about the backlight it totally on point. I have the same issue with my older model PXS 13 as well. I wish Dell had made the backlight an arctic blue so there is a slight bit of contrast between the white and the blue that would be just enough to solve the issue. I have owned my older XPS 13 for several years now and am finding the ceramic that they are using on the keyboard deck area is yellowing slightly. This may be palm grease and sweat penetrating into the ceramic surface or just oxidation of the ceramic surface. I have seen other reports by Dave 2D and that corroborates this. The effect is subtle and comes across as a slight patina and isn't distracting in everyday use.
I appreciate the feedback and insight. For a while I just didn’t realize why I was struggling a bit to type - then I took a moment to actually think about it. Thank you for being part of the channel!
I like the usual non biased videos you make my man, but calling the Dell xps a "good value" is a complete joke. Drop that outrageous price by 30% and boom its on my desk, but until then, not a chance.
I appreciate the feedback Robert. For me, one year later, it was a good value. We got everything we needed out of it and it still works great. For me, it also comes down to what features/benefits each user values. Thank you for being part of the community!
Yes, XPS 15 have a $200-300 premium due to the pretty bezel free display. If that is important to you then the value equation is moot, but for those of us not too concerned about aesthetics then the XPS is not great value?
@@andyH_England The small bezel makes the entire laptop half an inch smaller in each dimension, which I do care about. I don't think I've seen any other laptop with dedicated gpu in comparable size/portability, build quality and display quality.
That's not display port i guess it is kensington lock
How does it compare it with Asus Zenbooks?
I'll have to get my hands on one of those and do a comparison.
Why is the resolution on the lower end? it's 2600p what's wrong with it?
Excellent review! I've just bought the XPS 9510 in white and agree with you regarding the backlit keyboard. (My old XPS was black and so there wasn't any issue).
The key legends completely disappear and at first, I didn't think it would be so much of an issue, but it's actually a little off-putting. It's no deal breaker and I'm going to experiment with sitting my laptop on my (slightly angled) cooling stand to see if the angle helps 😉
I appreciate the kind feedback. I now just keep the light off during the day - and only turn it on at night - it's at least a workable solution.
@@TechGearTalksounds like a good idea. Being super critical, the LED doesn't even really illuminate the keys that well! Still love my new XPS though 😁
@@TechGearTalk .. Maybe you knew this already but the F5 key switches off the keyboard backlight! Well, technically it has 3 settings, Off, Dim and Bright. I think that it looks like it's set to Dim out of the box.
I'm your fan for your work in bollywood movie "Padmavati" Malik Kafur ( Jim Sarbh). Now you have started CZcams channel too 🤣
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It’s a good windows laptop. If you are ok with any OS, MBA makes sense for the price.
Definitely.
How were the thermals?
I think Dell XPS was Dell's answered to MacBook by Apple until now
Interesting
Problem at 6:43
Will you review and compare more non-apple laptops please?! Dell vs acer vs hp.....etc. Dell xps vs workstation vs inspiron vs other dell models. Most of your content covers apple, the problem is that I hate apple products and their prices!! Thanks
I was considering buying Dell XPS 15 or 17. After seeing some videos I feel I should buy something else because the always seem to have issues. Can anyone give me recommendations / suggestions? Thank you.
Finally found a replacement for my aging Alienware 13 r3 . The new 2023 XPS 15 is the closest I see that matches all the specs of my current Alienware.
OLED - yes
touchscreen - yes 3k
dedicated gpu - yes 4070
upgrade able ram - yes
upgradable SSD - yes
It's the ONLY modern laptop that has all the specs that mirror my older Alienware 13inch.
Sir battery about Dell XPS
Mac or dell which one we should go for?
Dell if it is cheaper
Lenovo 16 i7 h
O dell xps 15 i7 h busco redimiendo y fiabilidad para uso dj ?
I am a digital marketer, traveler, video editor. Which one is better for me, the macbook pro 13' m1 (16gb ram + 512gb ssd) OR Dell xps 15' 9510 (i7 11th gen., 16gb ram, 512gb ssd, nvidia RTX 3060 Ti )
Mac or dell which one is good?
@@junedshaikh5162 of course ,
dell xps 9510 THE BEST
Dell need to sort out the track pads. Dell need to work with sensel. And the Web cam... sort out the Web cam its trash.
For how I use it, the trackpad it's great. The issue really comes down to whether you want to click the top portion - and I know some people do.
borat is that you?
the black material will be sticky after a few years of light use, which is utterly stupid, I will never buy dell again (the case is broken before the machine broke, wtf)
0:18 can someone tells me what keyboard that is pls
Keychron K7
Christy is the One who scratched the saide of the laptop
🤐👍🏻🤣😂 I say nothing 😁
Could you change the Backgroudn Color of the Keyboard via FN + C? Some Dell Official Docs say that should work, but idk if this is related to the XPS
A white XPS 15 with red or blue LED, shut up and take my money
Thank you for the suggestion! I gave it a shot and wasn’t able to make it work. I really appreciate you taking the time to share 🙏🏻 Thank you for being part of the channel!
I bought an xps15 in Sept. It keeps crashing and tech support is absolute trash! Don't buy it.
eh i will still go and buy the xps over m1 anytime
It's important to get a device that works for your needs.
@@TechGearTalk exactly
Hey man, should I get a ipad 8 gen now or wait for the ipad 9 or mini 6 as a secondary work device?
If you need something now, buy now. If you can wait, always wait. You may get a better product for the same price or the same product for a better price. Hope that helps. Thanks for being part of the channel!
@@TechGearTalk Thanks! Buy it nice or buy it twice 😂
Pity that Dell suffers on Applelitis, a well known dongle disease on his XPS laptops.
the trackpad is awful... random clicks, uneven etc.
Mine is great, I think you can send it back for them to fix as this was only an issue on some machines. 🤔
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The only one problem is it’s a Dell
Have you had a bad experience with dell?
@@TechGearTalk I thought everybody knew that dell used a combination of new and obsolete parts, when they make new computers, and from some of the tear downs of both desktops and laptops on CZcams things are even worse than I have described
Appreciate you sharing. I’ve had good experiences with the dell laptops I have had so far. I’ll keep an eye out.
@@TechGearTalk don’t tear it down as you might be disappointed ☹️
Also they’ve destroyed the Alienware brand, with similar issues, but they still charge a small fortune
2nd
Nice work!
Congratulations
m - money
IT KEEPS FUCKING HIBERNATING
This PC has way too many problems. Trackpad is a disaster. It seriously overheats, which destroys the battery. For the price, stay away.
1st?!
Yup! Good work!
Congratulations