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Dell Goes for Professional Power, Portability With XPS 15 2-in-1

Dell added 2-in-1 functionality to the 13-inch XPS at CES last year, and now the 15-inch version gets the same treatment.

By Matthew Buzzi
January 9, 2018
15-Inch Dell XPS 2-in-1

LAS VEGAS—Dell today unveiled the rest of its 2018 lineup, and chief among the announcements is a 15-inch convertible XPS laptop with discrete graphics.

CES 2018 bug art Dell added 2-in-1 functionality to the 13-inch XPS at CES last year, and now the larger laptop gets the same treatment. It's positioned as a system for power users and professionals, but doesn't sacrifice portability; Dell says it's the smallest and thinnest 15-inch 2-in-1 on on the market.

It joins the pre-CES new XPS 13 announcement, an updated version of the high-end laptop that now comes in a white and rose gold color scheme.

15-Inch Dell XPS 2-in-1

Inside the XPS 15 2-in-1, there are eighth-generation Intel processors and AMD Radeon RX Vega M graphics, which should deliver that professional-level speed compared to what you'd find in the average 2-in-1. Those components should clear the demands of most modern titles, even if you can't run the highest settings. The extra cores in the eighth-generation CPU, meanwhile, add to its multimedia prowess.

Its touch display is available in 4K resolution, which is too demanding for gaming with this hardware, but useful for media creation and viewing. Like most XPS products, the display is an InfinityEdge design for super-thin bezels. The chassis maintains the premium metal and carbon fiber construction of the other models. It will be available this spring starting at $1,299.99.

Samsung recently announced a new 13-inch convertible laptop, opting for a smaller size body for the time being. We said the past 15-inch model was a bit too large to be comfortable in tablet mode, unwiedly for one-handed use, so it will be interesting to see if Dell's claims of thinness make a difference for the XPS 15 2-in-1. Dell also claims a 15-hour battery life, which would be better than-all-day battery, but we'll have to put in through its paces in testing to find out if it can meet that bar.

CES 2018: Dell XPS 15 Hands On
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About Matthew Buzzi

Senior Analyst, Hardware

I’m one of the consumer PC experts at PCMag, with a particular love for PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to building and upgrading my own desktop. Through my years here, I've tested and reviewed many, many dozens of laptops and desktops, and I am always happy to recommend a PC for your needs and budget.

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