Dell XPS 13-9350

The Dell XPS 13-9350's greatest strength lies in its delicate balance of everything that matters to the ultraportable market. Whether the emphasis is on portability, performance, versatility, ergonomics, heat and noise, or even sheer beauty, there simply isn't much to complain about.

-- As reviewed by NotebookCheck
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Product details

  • This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box.
  • Intel Core i7-6500U 2.2GHz; 256GB SSD; 8GB DDR3
  • 13.3" LED display; 3200 x 1800; Intel HD Graphics
  • 802.11A,802.11AC,802.11B,802.11G,802.11N; Bluetooth 4.1; Microsoft Windows 10 Home
  • Backlit Keyboard; No Optical Drive; 15 Hours Battery Life

PROS

+ Impeccable metal casing and build quality
+ Slim profile; great portability
+ Bright, anti-glare 1080p display
+ Extremely thin bezel
+ Very fast system performance
+ Heavily improved GPU performance
+ No throttling under heavy stress
+ Relatively quiet with reasonable operating temperatures
+ Good port selection for its size
+ Great input devices
+ Tight, bounce-free hinges

CONS

- Color gamut is still somewhat lacking, though accuracy is decent
- Limited maintenance/upgrade options
- Standard warranty is mail-in only
- Disabling automatic brightness requires tool from Dell and is only possible on QHD+ model
- Samsung PM951 write speed is oddly sluggish

Expert reviews and ratings

By NotebookCheck on November 05, 2015
The Dell XPS 13-9350's greatest strength lies in its delicate balance of everything that matters to the ultraportable market. Whether the emphasis is on portability, performance, versatility, ergonomics, heat and noise, or even sheer beauty, there simply isn't much to complain about.
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