Dell XPS 15 9520 15.6" FHD+ Laptop, Intel Core i5-12500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint Reader, Windows 11 Home (Silver)

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Having used this for the last few weeks, I still have some nits with the design and ergonomics, but I see the value and the appeal this offers to the average pro user looking for a premium and competent all-purpose computer. Aim for a mid-tier configuration and wait for some Dell discounts later in the year, and this will make sense for many of you. Next, I tried the Mac Powerbook and as you pointed out, it's pretty much a spot on balance of performance, portability with excellent battery life.

That’s because of the 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake implemented hardware, which translates into a significant boost in performance with daily use and sustained loads. But the trackpad issue drove me insane and having 2 in a row with the same problem made me decide not to go XPS route. As far as I understand, Dell were able to better optimize the activity of the P and E-Cores than other OEMs, and that shows in real-life use. The RTX 3050 Ti is an entry-level GPU in and of itself, and simply put, the XPS 15 9520 wasn’t made to be a gaming laptop.Most games run alright on this configuration at FHD+ resolution, but for recent AAA titles, you’ll have to cut on the details. You'd need evidence, though, such as Hwinfo logs showing power drain differences when increasing brightness. The thermal design of the Dell XPS 9520 hasn’t changed in any significant way from the 9510 generation, although some of the thermal plates that cover the VRMs and various accessories are slightly different. When it comes to everyday use, the XPS 15 9520 keeps very quiet, with the fans staying mostly idle with casual use even on the Ultra Performance profile, with the laptop either plugged in or running on battery. Optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPUs deliver the performance to boost workflows and accelerate your creative genius.

So will the XPS be better for 4k video editing, plus both its ram slots and ssd is upgradable where else the Asus you said had a 8gb slot that wasn't. Given the prevalence of manufacturer utilities that allow the user to choose between modes that tune the fans and CPU speed to run cooler, more quietly, or faster, I’ve started reporting both “balanced” and “performance” mode benchmark results. Bumping the back of the laptop off the desk allows for the hardware to run at higher power for a longer time. This splits the hot air, sending some of it down and to the back and away from the user, but a little still goes into the screen, as shown in the thermal readings down below.However, I noticed some squeaky noises on this unit, coming from the bottom D panel when lifting up the laptop from a corner or side, the kind I don’t remember noticing in the past. For the most part, though, I’ve rarely even noticed the fans in this laptop during these weeks, and you can also switch over to the Quiet profile if you want to force them to keep idle most of the time even with daily multitasking. That’s no guarantee everything’s been fixed and you should expect your experience to be flawless, as QC inconsistencies might still affect some units. In fact, all these are standard quirks of the XPS lineups, either this 15-inch model or the 13 or 17-inch variants.

What I did is push up the back of the laptop from the desk, as this improves the airflow into the fans.Probably cause there is not enough time for fans to start working on full speed, cause start is temperature related.

Minimum payments are NOT guaranteed to pay the promotional plan balance within the promotional period.Even the hinge is well designed, with a dual-clutch mechanism that makes opening with one hand a breeze while holding the display firmly in place. Even with the laptop sitting on the desk, the components rarely go over 75 degrees Celsius with mix-use. Dell offers more business laptop and mobile workstation models and form factors, more monitor models and more options to customize device configuration than Apple¹¹. Plus, those crude aluminum edges smudge and dent fairly easily, so make sure to treat your laptop with care if you care about maintaining its pristine looks over time.