LONG TERM (2 Month) Review - New Dell XPS 13 9300 (2020)!
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- After two months of using the Dell XPS 13 9300, I made this video to show what I have really enjoyed and what I think needs improvement. I hope what I talk through and show in this video helps you guys when deciding whether or not the 9300 is worth your time (it certainly is the perfect laptop for me!)
I am very new to this whole CZcams thing and still learning the ropes as I go, so if you guys have any advice for me, please feel free to dispense. My editing is all over the place haha.
I am also looking for more video ideas, so if you have something you want to see, just comment it down below and I will add it to the list!
Cheers,
Gracey
Logitech K380 Multi-Device Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard
AUSTRALIA:
Pink: amzn.to/2MTaDnf
Dark Grey: amzn.to/3hmNqYn
Blue: amzn.to/3cU0b9I
UNITED STATES:
Pink: Sold out. Check the Logitech website/Australian Amazon
Dark Grey: amzn.to/2XVwwZk
Blue: Sold out. Check the Logitech website/Australian Amazon.
Logitech M350 Wireless Pebble Mouse
AUSTRALIA:
Pink: amzn.to/3hoU290
Dark Grey: amzn.to/2MR9XPc
Blue: amzn.to/2XU1ukv (This one matches the blue keyboard, but is a different model)
Blue (Pebble): amzn.to/2MRdBbQ (hella $$$ for some odd reason).
UNITED STATES:
Pink: amzn.to/3hktplg
Dark Grey: amzn.to/2XUooIL
Blue: amzn.to/3dUZ6Qj (This one matches the blue keyboard, but is a different model)
Laptop Skin:
dbrand.com/shop/dell-xps-13-s...
Click 'Top' then choose the 'White Marble' pattern.
WARNING: When I ordered this back in March, the skin they gave me was not an exact fit for the 9300, and I had to trim the skin myself. It was a pain to do. Message customer support to make sure that they have since changed this.
4k Wallpaper:
unsplash.com/photos/Y8lCoTRgHPE
Music:
Take You by Vibe Tracks
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I never knew I could be this turned on by a laptop's looks. Waiting for the next refresh as I start my uni next year.
When’s the refresh supposed to be?
@@abanbasheer2309 11th gen is already out. There won’t be another refresh until later next year.
I’ve just ordered the 11th gen should get in 2 days 7th December, looking forward to using this laptop. It won’t be my main machine I have a powerful desktop for that, but I bought this for the portability.
@@rufdymond I’m looking to buy this computer for mi engineering degree, have you experienced any problems with the track pad or anything unusual? If you could briefly share your experience with it, it would be really useful, thanks.
@@pascualini - Well I no longer have the laptop, the one I received had a lot of problems and just didn’t work properly. I wasn’t happy with the support that Dell provided so I sent the laptop back and got a refund. I bought a ASUS ZenBook S instead which I’m very happy with - if you can get one without any problems then it is a very nice laptop.
Really like your view and I love my XPS 15 9500 (2020) as well !! I use it along with my Tab S7+ for my university life everyday and it's truly awesome experience.
Perfect review, Grace! Great to see the optimistic review for this gorgeous notebook. Thx!!
you really did a great review, enjoyed how thourough you were! thanks!
Jb-hifi, Officeworks and Harvey Norman...
Good to meet you!
Also in Australia, Melbourne.
Great to see a long term review on this. Since you are being thorough, it's easy to justify the points you put out. Keep this going!
Just subbed to the channel as well :)
I appreciate it, Sanjula!
Your reviews are very detailed, thank you!
At first I thought that was the original finish on the exterior which would've been really cool.
Good review. I just got this and have to pick it up. I got it for very similar reasons you use it. But in my case, it is a continuation of my engineering science education.
Awesome review. Because of this video I finalised which laptop to get!!
Do make more content, you are really good.
Thank you! University and job applications are getting pretty hectic, but I will try to come up with more stuff :)
This review was really helpful on my decision on buying a laptop! I agree on how aesthetically pleasing it is and the 4k screen looks so good I'm totally going to have this in my life 🙌💜💜
And your review was nice too I understood everything and I can tell that you really like this laptop! I wish you all the best 😍😋🤩
Thank you!
Great review! Purchased one waiting for it to be shipped!
Just bought mine today. Looking forward to it. Just got a base model cos I mainly use a desktop but this'll be great if ever I take it on the go. Got an i5/8gb/512gb model and will definitely upgrade the ram and ssd sometime down the track.
Very good and helpful! Thanks! If you plan to do another video on the XPS 13, please say something about the noise it makes (fan, coil whining and quality of the speakers)! Would also really like to see you doing a XPS 15 review.
I just got this computer. Make sure to update all the software both in Dell Assist and Windows update before using the computer. In Dell Power Management I switched the fans from balanced to quiet and the fans immediately stopped. Since then, I have only heard the fans come on at low speed a couple of times. No coil whining. The speakers are fine but not exceptionally good. Distortion only happens at the highest volume.
Thanks for the honest review Gracey!
I like your review video & gave honest reviews as real life time user.
You can switch the playback device from the sound icon next to the clock at the bottom right. You don't have to open the sound settings every time.
Great review. I agree with the 4k. Despite what other reviewers say you can really see the difference on a 13 inches laptop comparing to HD screens. It is hard to come back to a lower resolution once you have tried it. And being able to charge from both sides is really practical in the daily life. That is a really simple feature but it is a huge improvement when you move a lot with your laptop. And I never thought about the new angle ; thanks for pointing it.
Exactly, going back once you've tried it isn't that simple :') Glad you enjoyed the review!
@@graceytech3462 I have a quick question about Premiere Pro. Does it perform well with your configuration?
Extremely well! Smooth operation and exporting times are quite good - my last video was 21 minutes long and took around 21 minutes to export :)
Consider getting a stand for home use, I recommend the rain design mstand.
Nice review Gracey - I've just bought one of these and am waiting for delivery so good to know how someone who likes it.
One tip for all windows users - dock the taskbar on the left side of your screen instead of at the bottom. Whether you're using 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratios, you have more width than height and width is rarely a limiting factor. So dock that puppy on the left - you'll soon get used to it being there and you'll never go back!! :D
Good point! I may have to try this out :)
@@graceytech3462 Just grab it where there's no icon and drag it there.
One or two older programs don't realise and go behind it but most don't. You can also just snap a program to the top of the screen and it will resize.
I hid the taskbar
Thanks for the suggestions!
That was wonderfully reviewed.
Very detailed review!! Unfortunately this isn’t the price range I could afford...
Great review. I noticed in a bios update released a few days ago it mentions thermal improvements. I would try that out and see if it helps.
Now that you mention it... I feel like I noticed the laptop getting hot in the early days but am definitely noticing it less these days. It could be because its getting colder where I live but it might also be the influence of updates.
Jon, did you notice the difference after the update?
Jeannie Song I never really had any issue before the update. Most extensive thing I do is coding. Really it only gets warm for me when I am charging it.
@@stow8619 Thanks. I feel the laptop is quiet after updating something(?). I hope the noise and heat are due to initial set up/installation.
Change the resolution in setting and also the screen refresh rate if possible. It improves battery.
Changing the resolution won't help the battery life...The pixels are still there and being used
@@alexschumann7843 it doesnt save battery due to screen brightness or pixels used, it saves battery because it uses half processing cycles to draw the entire screen.
Rojay Nazir your right I wonder if the impact would even be noticeable though. I’m sure it would be in more demanding applications
Very nice review, thank you very much for the infos!
Really good looking and well built laptop, my only gripe with it is the lack of some port for my usage
You nailed it so. Continue your youtube journey 👍👍👍
Thank you for the encouragement :)
That wallpaper 😍😍😍
Man I cant make up my mind on which laptop to buy! Im in CZcams review limbo! I think its a sexy machine.... but lacking ports and audio to match the price. I am thinking of going fhd for a longer battery life... but hey onto the next video..... thanks for the review.
I'm on the same boat being on the search for a new laptop! what laptops have you considered so far?
@@immavillamor8809 - for me its between the xps 9300 and the hp spectre. I was originally going to go for a mac pro 13 with 16gb ram but the price is quite bloated and I would rather stick with windows as thats what I am used to. If you are in the uk guys Dell is doing 8% off using promo code dailymail8! 😀
@Famished Forlove no where near the same quality as the xps
Yoooo right there with yall...
@@UnTerHosenDan o hey i actually ended up buying the 16gb fhd version in silver 7 weeks ago as dell was having a 14% sale. I'm happy to say it works great and is of a solid build quality. Super sleek and battery is superb. I have been loving it! I bought a laptop cooler recently as it can get pretty hot when gaming. But again thats not even why i bought it but happy to say it can play even some higher spec games with no problem with a few system tweaks. I also purchased an adapter hub due to the lack ports. If you need a professional laptop that can also handle casual gaming i highly recommend.
Omg thank you for adding you typing on the keyboard,I'm kinda weird and picky on how "clicky" the keyboards sound
Me too! It's a real downer to have a great laptop with keys you don't like typing on
Great Review. I love mine to death. I picked up the 2 in 1 7390 version. It does come with touchscreen that's regular 1080p. just find a way to optimize your batt life to pull out some more juice. you can probably get at least another 45 mins to 1 hour with your batt optimization.
Hey may l know how's ur 2 in 1 doing? I want this laptop but I don't want to change it after a year or two? I want something to last around 5 years.Is it suitable as a work from home laptop?...tnk u
You can get touch screen on a 1080p model. That is part of what sold me on this laptop
Sharing a comment on backing up your SSD. After I loaded all the software into my XPS 9300 and was happy with how everything was working, I connected an external NVMe drive via USB C. I cloned the 1 TB primary drive in 11 minutes and 50 seconds. It's been a pleasure transferring files at USB C speed. Over the years I have had several SSD drives suddenly fail. Part of my decision in choosing the XPS over the MBP was that the NVMe drive is removable in the Dell.
Just curious, what program did u use to clone it?
@@rsingh.1 EaseUS Todo Backup Home. I like this one because it does not re-start your computer and complete the cloning operation in MS-DOS.
@@douglee3839 Cool, i used this long time ago once. Thought it doesn't exists anymore. Thanks.
The external NVMe you got is how large?
Tysm for the video! Planning on getting a xps 15!
My only gripe about the device is the battery life. I love everything else about mine too ❤️ I'll be adding an eGPU setup to it soon for some gaming chops 💪
Nice vid what de brand skin do you recommend to go with I was thinking black since I was gonna get the black keyboard version
Nice review well done.
Read this, it's gonna help you! I have 2 things to point for you since I'm blind and video isn't a thing for me.
1. Checking for updates. I do this at least once per day for both Android and windows. For the best and to make sure you got the latest things installed, write update in the start search bar and click on check for updates. This'll make sure you get all available patches. Yes, the problem can and will be fixed, if not already with Windows 2004.
2. Audio. As a music producer and an audio experimented user, I suggest you don't use any headset microphones to input audio. Even the builtin mic is better at del. To change audio device, type sound into the start search bar and click on sound settings. Go to recording tab and choose your internal mic as an input device. This will help a lot. Do this after connecting the headset so their mic is seen as active. Happy to help you and I'm happy because I see a girl with a windows ultrabook. Also, thanks for all these details about the laptop, I'm also thinking to pick it out. I need a lot of good resources for good audio edit and I heard, also on youTube that it's sound is very good and reflects the bitrate difference so great. Thanks again!
Nicely presented
Easy to listen to voice is a bonus
Thank you !!! I was so confused between MacBook 13 pro and this one. I really didn’t want to join the apple ‘ecosystem’ (*cough* cult *cough*). Now i will be getting this laptop!! Thank you! :)
I love your research, and your willingness to learn so about what you buy. You are super honest !! All the best girl!!:)
CULT LMFAOOO FR FR
Best decision ever
I'm in the cult send help!! 😂😂
@@katelynskaggs9536 ahahahah
does it have a nice webcam quality? using it for my online classes
great video , my only complain is the audio quality
Look forward to your review on the xps 13 7390 2in1. I wanna to purchase one but am quite concerned about its thermal control and fan noise.
Same
Does ur screen have any issues? I had a previous gen of this & the screen blackout on/off couple times a day. It never got resolved even tho I upgraded the software/firmware.
Great review, keep on the good work :D
Thank you!
I love that mini pink laptop keyboard is it good? also im having trouble looking for a good laptop (itll be my first time buying one) and im not sure what to get. The samsung ion 15.6 looked realllly good but i feel like i should look for somthing with more memory and good battery life.
I'm sitting here watching this review, on my Dell XPS 13 9300, to see what the laptop is like..... Good review
Great info. Thanks.
Not sure if anyone's mentioned it yet, but if you click on the volume icon in the system tray on the bottom right, you can click on the current sound device and change it. Saves you having to go through the control panel settings.
My laptop doesn't always automatically swap either, but if I do this I can switch from my Headphones to Headphones in headset mode.
thanks for this video! ive been looking for a portable, good-looking laptop for 3d modeling (ive been looking into dell xps too) im so happy this video got recommended to me. finally a student review to help w my decisions.
i have a few questions hehe 😅☺️
1. can color accuracy be adjusted manually?
2.
Did you buy it?? How's it going so far!
Great review!
As a fellow engineering student have you ran fea on it? And how is the performance?
Mine is coming in this week
i7
16gb ram
hi !
Will the palm rest on the C side of the device get dirty after using it for a while?
I wonder if the pre-installed MaxxAudio utilities are overriding your headphones settings (I found that software kind of annoying)? I had audio driver issues with both 9300 units I tried, where Realtek drivers kept getting disabled somehow and I'd get no sound whatsoever, the only solution was to reinstall them.
does your dell xps 13 9300 keyboard get too to hot type on? I just buy my xps 13 a day ago and the keyboard gets really hot.
Does the keyboard keys or laptop itself get dirty easily for the white version?
Do you use solidworks for CAD and what specs did you choose for this laptop?
I have spend my 1 month just about to watch Laptop review and didn’t get any one good , any recommendations of Laptop for me to Running Blender,3DsMax,VideoEditing and Gaming .. please help..
17:24 - unexpected ASMR.
I'd also like to add to the unsolicited recommendations in this comment section and say that Search on the taskbar is wasted space. You can press the Windows key on the keyboard (or Start with your mouse) and immediately start entering your query.
That was a really nice review! Where did you get your background picture ? its soo pretty
Hi! I just added a link in the description :)
For your microphone problem: If you never use the built-in microphone either you could just deactivate it in the system controls. Just go to the window where you where and select the build-in microphone, then "Properties" and then deactivate it on the bottom :D
This way it will always use the microphone of your connected Bluetooth device.
Great video~
I got an inexpensive USB-C to HDMI adapter on Amazon manufactured by Tuwejia but it did not work with my Dell XPS 9300. I tried two monitors and several different HDMI cables but Windows 10 would not detect the monitor even though the screen image from the XPS (wrong picture size and resolution) was displayed on the monitor. I see on Reddit several others have left comments with cable adapter issues. Has anyone had success with a particular adapter? As Tim points out an adapter that would run 4K 60 Hz would be desirable.
Would you rely loop it around the front of the computer?
where to get this laptop? I could not find it on amazon. please give me the link:(
Where did you get the laptop cover? :)
I got the same laptop last week. Like you, for me the vividness of the 4K screen outweighed the shorter battery life. I have not tried this myself yet but as others have mentioned you can turn off screen touch, lower the brightness and set to 1080p to extend the battery life. You could also purchase the Dell Power Companion or a generic external battery brick. Getting an adjustable desk stand may resolve your viewing angle concern. Sounds like you may have a driver issue with your headset? Anyway, thanks for your video and good luck on your engineering degree.
FYI: For the audio switching issue, you don't need to go all the way into the control panel to switch the default audio playback device. If you click on the audio icon on the bottom right and then click on the title in the slide-up popup menu, it should give you an option to select a different audio output device.
It's weird that Windows doesn't detect this when you try to use the microphone... Maybe the software is detecting that the current device doesn't have a microphone and is using the built-in microphones in the laptop, so it doesn't switch to the output device with the actual microphone? 🤷♀️ Your guess is as good as mine.
Good to know! Yeah I don't know why this is an issue just in this laptop but I'll try to figure it out
@@graceytech3462 maybe it's not Windows, maybe it's MS Teams? I have to change the teams config everytime I connect my ear buds.
Soooo pretty and powerful. I just ordered this same color but in the XPS 15 version from Dell's website. I also ordered a marble dbrand skin. I can't wait for it. Do you mind linking the pink galaxy lock screen?
Hi, the link to the wallpaper is in the description!
Hi do you think DELL xps 15 9560 can work for Autocadd?
I just ordered the 2020 XPS 15 and I got it in the white color from dell’s website. I’m still contemplating whether or not I chose the right color. I’m still torn between the black and white. What made you choose the white? Does it look and feel premium? Is it too bright of a color? How is the color holding up? Does it get dirty too fast?
this laptop using 45w and 65w charging spec right? have you try using powerbank on it?
I bought a xps 15 several days ago, the shipping time is annoying...the support said my laptop need to be built from Malaysia...still waiting, hopefully the AUpost can deliver it safely to me before uni start
If you reduce the onscreen resolution you may find that it extends battery life by a bit.
Great video! Can you please make a video suggesting the best budget laptop for engineering student including the recent amd renoir series laptops?
I'll plan a video for this!
@@graceytech3462 Yes pls. I'll wait for this.
I might have missed it in the video, but how's the battery life? How long does it last for you in one day? How long does it take to charge? especially considering that you're a student using the laptop daily.
Good review. good video.
Where did you get your laptop hard shell case?
I have the previous gen XPS (9560).. Love this thing. But damn the new gen is sexy. Incidentally my current one has a lot small defects (all very common hardware faults with that gen). Thanks to my country's customer protection laws I could in theory demand to swap it out with the 9300 instead of having it repaired (I'd get a new machine anyway because of the sheer number of issues). I'd just have to pay the difference. So I'm trying to justify paying an extra 500 bucks (equivalent) vs getting a new machine of the old one for free. I'm REALLY tempted.
I'd personally always go for the FHD model because of the enormous impact on battery life from the 4K, and on a pretty small screen it doesn't really pay off imo. Same with i5 vs i7. If you're generally running a heavy CPU load, an i7 will be more energy efficient. For more typical use, the i5 will be more modest. Even when running several processes in SPSS, having two instances of opera with 20ish tabs each, listening to music and editing a formula-heavy work document simultaneously, I rarely cross 30-40% CPU load.
Detailed an straight to the point. Great job.
Really interested in this product but I saw some reviewers say it runs really hot?
Such a pretty laptop
I’ve heard about this laptop. I need to use CAD and I like to play games a lot (since I’m now staying in a studio at my uni I need it to survive on my own lol). I was thinking of a microsoft surface book 2/3 but it’s so expensive. This laptop is too so idk what to do 😭
I am stuck between this and the matebook x pro but I am contemplating because both have cooling issues:(
Thank you for this. I'm still deciding to go for a XPS 2-in-1 13inch or the new 15 XPS. 🤔 I really like this size, but wonder if its possible to edit 4k video.
Definitely go for the xps 15 high config for 4k video editing
Can you put a link to your copy because I dont find that beutidul color.
My biggest gripe was how the screen color/balance would sometimes change, depending on the app you're using. (Just Josh is the only reviewer I've seen that called this out). If you're using one app for a bit, and then switch to something like Outlook, it's like the whole screen has this whitewash over it for 30 second and then it seems to correct itself. This happened for me on both the 4k model I initially purchased, and the FHD+ model I got second (in hopes of much better battery life, but it wasn't as dramatically different as I'd hoped). I'm in my early 40's, and perhaps my eyes are starting to change and are more sensitive, but overall it just made my eyes tired and I would get frustrated using the Dell's screen for long - would switch back to my monitor. I kept blaming it on my bad eyes. Then, I tried the new MacBook Pro, and realized it wasn't the fault of my eyes. I ended up returning the Dell and keeping the MBP for a variety of reasons. For me it was the right decision because I love using MacOS and hadn't had a Mac for several years. I didn't realize how much Windows pisses me off until I had a Mac again.
/// All that said, the XPS 9300 is by far my favorite Windows laptop I've tried, and I tried a lot in the last 6 months. I bought and returned all of the following: Lenovo C940 (just didn't feel snappy next to the others), latest XPS 2-in1 (keyboard sucks), Spectre X360 4k OLED (had a hardware hinge issue), MacBook Air (too weak), XPS 9300 4k and the FHD+ model.
How many hours did your previous XPS 13 9300 FHD+ last in one day? also, was yours touch or nontouch?
The white keyboard is very nice.
What about the screen size.. isn't it a bit too small..?
I can't decide between this and the 2020 MacBook Air!!!
Why this 13 inch look way smaller than apple 13 inch air?
I have been searching for a great Ultrabook and had also researched on macbook but the main reason I have not ordered a xps 13 is that the people having them are having too many quality issues plz let me know your views on it
You should try the onenote app from the windows store instead of onenote 2016, it’s much easier to organize
What specs did you choose for your laptop?
Great video
What is the price of this laptop in Australia?
About that audio problem: Your default device won't change on its own BUT every decent video calling app should have the option to select specific audio in and output devices.
Just select the right devices instead of selecting default (won't probably work for web based apps but still)
Good point! I'll check my settings in the apps :)
Great review! Just wondering, do you have a cover on the outside of the laptop? The finish on the back on the screen looked something like marble
Yes, I have a skin on my laptop from Dbrand. Click on my description for the link.
Jae Parkes 👍🏻
About to start uni looking for a good laptop (no set budget).
What would u recommend in terms of an ultra book?
All I will be using it for is uni work, research, streaming CZcams and Netflix and maybe gaming
Watched other reviews and it said that it's not the best for gaming. It's like a casual laptop
How many hours of battery do you usually get?
I just have a question, I’m looking for a laptop I can game on and draw on, on a budget. Can you just test for me and see if this runs Roblox and Roblox studio and just let me know in the comments? Ty