Best Dell Laptops for Students

Dell XPS 13: Lightweight, powerful performance, long battery life [1:2].
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1: Touchscreen, flexible design, good for studying [2:1].
Dell Latitude Series: Durable, versatile options for various needs [3:1].

Dell XPS Series

The Dell XPS series is highly recommended for students due to its balance of performance, build quality, and battery life. The XPS 13 is particularly noted for being lightweight and offering powerful performance, making it ideal for college students who need portability without sacrificing capability [1:2]. However, the XPS 15 has received mixed reviews regarding its build quality and heat management, so the XPS 17 might be a better choice if you need more power and can handle a larger size [3:4][3:8].

Dell Inspiron Series

For those interested in a touchscreen and a flexible design, the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is a popular choice. It offers a good display, keyboard layout, and shell, and is available with both Ryzen and Intel CPUs, with Ryzen potentially offering better battery life [2:1]. This model is suitable for studying purposes and provides the versatility of a 2-in-1 design [2:4].

Dell Latitude Series

The Dell Latitude series is praised for its durability and versatility. Models like the Latitude 7440 are recommended for general business use, but they also serve well for students needing reliable performance and build quality [3:1]. The Latitude series offers options for different user needs, from standard office tasks to more demanding applications [3:2].

Dell Precision Series

While the Precision series is typically aimed at high-performance tasks and may be overkill for typical undergraduate work, it offers solid build quality and longevity. If you're considering used or refurbished models, they could be a worthwhile investment if your studies involve intensive computing tasks [4:1].

Considerations Beyond the Discussions

When choosing a laptop, consider factors such as screen size, weight, and specific features like touchscreens or 360-degree hinges. For students with a hilly campus, lighter models like the Latitude series might be preferable [4:3]. Additionally, exploring other brands or models could offer alternatives that meet your needs and budget, such as HP's Zbook series for premium build quality [4:2].

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Best Dell laptop for US college student to last all four years

Posted by IReallyNeedMoreSleep · in r/SuggestALaptop · 4 months ago

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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $2,000 or less; USA
Are you open to refurbs/used? No
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? Traditional laptop, great battery life, Dell brand probably (my university offers repairs).
How important is weight and thinness to you? College student so light is very helpful
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. Not necessarily but need to carry it every day.
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Doubt it, but Business major so heavy Excel and Microsoft Access use. I will be a finance / data science major so also likely some data visualization software and light programming (i’d assume just on something like VS code) as well.
If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Do not plan on gaming but might play a few less intensive games rarely to destress.
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Not sure what to put here but great keyboard would be helpful.
Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Been out of the loop with computers for some time so really need some help here to get a great laptop that will suit my needs and built to last. Thank you!

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Informal_Credit6133 · 4 months ago

Dell XPS 13 would be amazing choice with powerful performance, long battery life and sturdy build.

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IReallyNeedMoreSleep · OP · 4 months ago

What is the difference between this and the Dell Pro Max 14 Laptop Model: MC14250? So many similar models to choose from!

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Informal_Credit6133 · 4 months ago

Dell Pro Max is designed for high-performing and business-oriented tasks with extra layer of security. Last year Dell has sunset all its naming like XPS, Precision, Inspiron and change it to simple, Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max. So, Dell Pro Max is rebranding of Dell Precesion series and Dell XPS is older name.

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IReallyNeedMoreSleep · OP · 4 months ago

Also, any other tips are welcome.

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plentongreddit · 4 months ago

this would explain all the new DELL lineup, probably you could get the DELL pro plus or premium, definitely well within your budget.

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What Dell laptop to buy for studying?

Posted by LunaL13 · in r/laptops · 1 year ago

hi, could someone help me on what Dell laptop to get? i was told to choose any but i’m really lost, this isn’t my forte :/

i’d like it for studying purposes, one with an average screen, good battery life, and lightweight. i’d like it to have a touch screen and maybe also those bendable screens?

thank you in advance!

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The_Echelon30 · 1 year ago

Does it have to be Dell? And what is your budget? How big does it need to be (14 inch, 15 inch)?

I just bought the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 as a cheap secondary laptop for browsing and watching movies around the house. For my purposes, it'll be adequate, but if possible, I'd suggest spending a bit more.

Going higher up in their lineup will give you a more durable chassis and a better keyboard. E.g. their Latitude or XPS line, these also have touchscreen options.

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LunaL13 · OP · 1 year ago

i’ve only ever had a dell before so i wanted something familiar i guess, but no it doesn’t have to be! and the screen size anything from 13-15 inch is fine, i don’t want it too bulky or too small either

as for my budget, i’m not in the US so i assume there’d be a price difference, but after converting, i’d say around $1100-$1500

a friend recommended the Dell Inspiron 14 2 in 1, thoughts about it/how it differs from ur suggestions?

and thank you!

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The_Echelon30 · 1 year ago

Dell Inspiron 14 2 in 1

14 Inch would be a good size then. If you really are set on a touch screen, then that seems to be a decent option, although I don't have experience with that particular model. If you can try it out at a store, or have a friend that uses one, I suggest to try it out. I'm sure there will be reviews on youtube, like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKsEO_zjnVo

For that budget you can get one with a 13th gen i7, 16gb ram and 1tb of SSD storage for around $1000 or 900 euros.

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NCResident5 · 1 year ago

I saw the Dell 2 in 1 Inspiron 7000 series at Best Buy USA. The 14 inch version looked good. I did not get a change to try it, but I thought looling at it the display, the keyboard layout, and shell all looked good. Here is a Best Buy link to the model. I have really liked Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7 cpus, but Dell sells a ton of intel so either way is good. The Ryzen may have a bit better battery life.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-14-0-2-in-1-touch-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-7730u-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-lavender-blue/6539907.p?skuId=6539907

In the US, the Dell Outlet part of their site has good prices on Latitude business laptops. So, you might get a good deal on a Latitude 5000 with a fairly new i5 chip, 8 to 16 gb of ram, and a 256 or 512 hard drive. It is easy to upgrade ram and the drive later if needed.

I know PC Mag really liked the Lenovo Yoga 5i with intel evo (Editor's Choice pick by them). I have bought 2 Ideapad 5s, and the Lenovo build quality and keyboard is good with their value items.

Here is the 7i but either of these would be good.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-yoga-7i-2-in-1-14-2-2k-laptop-intel-evo-platform-intel-core-i5-1335u-with-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-storm-grey/6551265.p?skuId=6551265

HP Envy 15.6 360 was really liked too by PC Mag and PC World.

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LunaL13 · OP · 1 year ago

thank you so much for this awesomely detailed reply! i really appreciate it

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Best Dell Laptops of 2023

Posted by InvestingNerd2020 · in r/Dell · 1 year ago

What are your views of the best Dell laptops released in 2023?

Mine:

Dell Latitude 7440 for finance and analyst level work.

Dell XPS 17 9730 for engineers.

Dell Precision 7780 for extreme engineering tasks.

Alienware M16 for gaming. Adjustable RAM, high color accuracy, and high maximum FPS.

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Unlikely_Dig_4455 · 1 year ago

Latitude 35xx i5 for normal Office Workers Latitude 55xx i7 for power Users Latitude 74xx 2in1 (convertible) for traveler sales guys Precision 77xx for CAD and CAM

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InvestingNerd2020 · OP · 1 year ago

At my job, there are only 7400s and 9400s series Dell Latitudes. 9400s are for executives only. 7400s for everyone else.

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Zahrian100 · 1 year ago

What about Dell Inspiron 15 ? Is that Good For Engineering ?

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InvestingNerd2020 · OP · 1 year ago

Good on paper, but horrible build quality process. 50/50 chance of a lemon.

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Zahrian100 · 1 year ago

What's the best Dell alternative on that Same Price

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tomscharbach · 1 year ago

Business:

Dell Latitude 7440 (i5-1335U, 16GB, 256GB M.2, 250-nit FHD+ Non-Touch, FHD Camera) for general business use case.

Dell Latitude 7440 Ultralight (i5-1345U, 16GB, 256GB M.2, 400-nit FHD+ Non-Touch, 5MP/IR Camera) for executive use case.

Dell Latitude 7440 (i7-1365U, 16GB, 512GB M.2, 400-nit FHD+ Non-Touch, 5MP/IR) for higher-end financial analysis use case (such as financial modeling).

I prefer the standard 7440 for general business use because, although slightly heavier, the aluminum build is tougher than the Ultralight's magnesium build, better suited for a lot of lugging around.

I've been using/specifying Latitudes for years and years, and I think that the 7440 line is the best Dell has done yet for general business use cases.

My only concern is Dell's decision to integrate RAM onboard, which could negatively impact maintenance cost. Given that Latitudes come with a 3-year on-site warranty, so that is not a serious concern for businesses on a 3-year replacement cycle, but it might be a concern for individual purchasers.

Engineering:

I have no expertise in this area other than minor collaboration work with AutoCAD users at a railroad museum where we all volunteer, but all of the volunteers (coming from electrical, mechanical and civil engineering backgrounds) use Precisions.

Gaming:

Funny you should ask, because two of my grandsons, in the flush of having earned money from first full-time summer jobs, are planning to combine savings with holiday and birthday gelt to buy gaming rigs, so I've done some investigation and had some "don't let your eyes get too much bigger than your stomach" discussions with them as they work through the selection process. The Alienware line is the superior choice to G-series by a mile (and so-called "gaming" Inspirons don't cut it at all), but don't have a specific model in mind.

Not Recommended:

I no longer recommend the XPS line. In my view, Dell has over-engineered (maybe under-engineered) the XPS line from the beginning, packing more heat producing components into the laptops than the form factor can handle. XPS laptops run too hot for long-term reliability. To my mind, XPS laptops fall into the same category as MacBooks (which have been experiencing serious display-cracking issues due to small tolerances) -- lovely devices but not designed for hard use.

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InvestingNerd2020 · OP · 1 year ago

XPS 15 has dropped the ball in the last 2 iterations in terms of quality build. Add on too hot for its size.

The XPS 17 seems to handle the power increase better while having better build quality. The only major weakness is that it is too big for many pro-consumers and a mediocre web camera.

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tomscharbach · 1 year ago

The XPS 17 seems to handle the power increase better while having better build quality. The only major weakness is that it is too big for many pro-consumers and a mediocre web camera.

The XPS 17 has two fans, which helps, but often have higher-heat discrete graphics than the 13"m and seem to have similar heat issues. Heat kills components over time.

My view is that ultra-thins in general are bad design concept. Nice looking, and very elegant, but not sturdy enough to be lugged around and used in normal course.

I have quite a number of friends who were seduced by the looks of ultra-thins of one sort or another, only to find out that two years down the road that they would have been better off with a more traditional form factor.

I'll say one thing for Latitudes (and Precisions, too, based on my friends' experience) is that you can count on five years of reliable service from them.

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PaleRegret250 · 1 year ago

This.

Latitude all the way.

XPS were designed to compete with the Mac books with all the same issues. Over heating just for the sake of thinness and don't even get me started on the latest range with the stupid keyboard and track pad with no edge!

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dc_IV · 1 year ago

Though not mentioned here, I got the Inspiron i7630, and it has 32GB LPDDR5, which means it's stuck at 32GB forever. So I agree I dont like on board RAM. Also, the packaging and Costco display didn't show max memory was 32GB because of no memory slots. Fortunately, I can return it for full refund.

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MrMaestro2 · 1 year ago

Inspiron 16, because I have it and it works nicely

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pollt · 1 year ago

7440 ultralight for your average office person

Precision 5480 for engineers. I get that the 1200p display is inferior to the old 3.5K hdr beast, due to the battery life is light years better on the 5480 plus 14” is goat.

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Dell Laptop for Undergraduate University Student

Posted by CloudAdministrator · in r/Dell · 2 years ago

Hello Dell Technologies community,

I am planning to study computer and information sciences at undergraduate university level and would like laptop model suggestions. I am considering buying used/refurbished, but price isn't an issue for a new system also. I really would like to have a touch screen, at least 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD (512GB SSD would be preferred). A great keyboard and trackpad are a must. I have been looking at the XPS 15 models and Precision lineup also but am not really sure what model would be best for me. I want solid build quality, so please don't suggest from the Inspiron series. Some of the XPS models like the XPS 15 9575 don't have any regular type A USB ports and that seems like a significant deal breaker for me as I really don't want to have to carry around dongles. As of right now, I am leaning towards the Precision laptops, but would appreciate your input/recommendations. - thanks!

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a_xyl · 2 years ago

Precisions are usually on the heavier side, and have a bigger form factor (15.6" and 17.3"), if you don't mind them and the very high (for new ones) MSRPs, they are very solid workstation laptops, though probably a bit overkill for undergrad uni work (depends what you're planning on doing though)

Latitudes (13.3", 14" and 15.6" ones) are what I would be looking at instead (5000 series for expandability or 7000 series for more lightweight models), maybe spec one out with a touch screen, or go for a 2-in-1 version of a particular Latitude model if you want 360 deg convertible/screen lid foldability

If you want more specific options, you can hit me up with a DM over reddit

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CloudAdministrator · OP · 2 years ago

I am looking for a 14" or 15.6" screen at the maximum. I'm pretty sure that I don't want a laptop over 4 1/2 or 5 pounds because the university I am planning to attend has a hilly campus. If I end up going for a Precision or higher-end XPS model, I am probably going to buy a used one (my budget is $800 USD). Does the Precision lineup have options for a 360-degree hinge or is that only an option with the XPS or Latitude series?

Mainly I want a system with premium build quality, I don't mind spending more for Precision if they will last longer. There's a good chance that I will need to use some engineering / CAD software if I go for an electrical/computer engineering major (I've applied undecided knowing that I want some degree in the tech field). Right now, I am thinking about getting a used Dell Precision 5530 (15.6" 4K touchscreen panel, Intel Core i7-8850H, 512GB SSD, 16 GB RAM, Nvidia Quadro P1000) for $400 USD used from a friend. Does this sound like a good deal or should I consider other options?

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a_xyl · 2 years ago

Understandable

Some Precision 5000 series models have 2-in-1 versions (as they share similar/same chassis' as XPS models, 7000 series however don't have 2-in-1 versions to my knowledge (plus most are over 5 lbs in weight, so I think we can count them out for daily driving use)

As for your friend's offer, I would ask if the laptop has any issues that are known to him before going through with buying the laptop, but other than that, $400 is a decent-ok price for it

Other than those, you can also try looking at something like a HP Zbook (maybe Studio G5 or Power G7 even) or Lenovo ThinkPad P series laptop (maybe an X1 Extreme Gen 3?)

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What's the best Laptop for a Student

Posted by -Gustavo-Fring · in r/GadgetsIndia · 4 months ago

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Artichoke-Nice · 4 months ago

Motobook 60 is a good option, offers good battery life and a very good display. Moto is owned by lenovo, so they are pretty experienced in making laptops

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Best Rated Dell Laptops For Work

Posted by RevolutionaryRain941 · in r/Dell · 1 year ago

1.Dell – G15 15.6″ Gaming Laptop

2.Dell – Latitude 14″ Laptop

3.Dell – XPS 15 15.6″

The complete list of such laptops is on Best Rated Dell Laptops For Work.

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InvestingNerd2020 · 1 year ago

Dell Latitude 14-inch 7000s series for the win!

Currently working with Dell Latitude 7440 with 32GB of DDR5 RAM.

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Technolongo · 1 year ago

Any Latitude 5000 Series or higher. The 3000 series is crap.

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philrandal · 1 year ago

Seconded. But I wish the Latitudes came with 15.6" screens.

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Technolongo · 1 year ago

My Latitude 5540 is a 15.6" laptop.

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InvestingNerd2020 · 1 year ago

Agreed. Avoid 3000s series Latitude.

5000s series is solid, but has the advantage of adjustable RAM.

7000s is the best for data analysis, finance, insurance, and general office work. Slightly better display and CPU than 5000s series. Weakness: No adjustable RAM.

9000s series are for managers or executives that want the best display and keyboard experience from the Latitude line. Weakness: The CPU and ports aren't as good as the 7000s series.

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Impossible_IT · 1 year ago

Precision line is great for GIS work if spec'ed for it.

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Help! Choosing a student laptop

Posted by Educational-Eye4657 · in r/DellXPS · 2 years ago

Hi! I'm starting college in September and have officially started the search for a competent laptop that will serve me reliably over the next 4 years. (I'm a CS major btw) I do not want a Mac as I am used to the flexibility and customization capabilities of Windows, and so, the XPS 15 is my top choice (with the upcoming 13th gen refresh). Would you say it is a prudent choice? Can I rely on it for 4 years without a hitch? Or should I go for something like a ThinkPad (ugly but utilitarian and reliable) or a Spectre (stylish but reliability is a ?) And how badly does the 4K display affect battery life? Because I feel 1080p is too low on a 15 inch screen

Thanks!

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lordtema · 2 years ago

Things to consider about the XPS 15: The battery life is not particularly great, its not horrible by any means but 4-5 hours is stretching it in my experience with an OLED screen.

Gaming on it is...not great, i am fully aware that its not a gaming laptop but it cant run GTA at high / ultra at 60 fps without major stutters.

The build quality is super nice, and the screen is FANTASTIC. The performance is very good as well for anything non-gaming.

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MarbleWheels · 2 years ago

Get a XPS13 or 15 ABSOLUTELY WITH THE MAX SCREEN RES AVAILABLE and LINUX PREINSTALLED.

>I am used to the flexibility and customization capabilities of Windows

CS major that loves flexibility and customization -> LINUX. I f Win feels customizable to you just wait till you try Linux :-) Depending on your field of interest, having solid Linux experience may be a huuuge future plus for you, think of server admin.

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Techo238 · 2 years ago

I got the XPS 15 9510 just over a year ago for uni and I love the thing. I also do CS and it’s more than capable of the stuff we’re doing. It’s maybe a bit heavier than I’d like but overall fine.

Battery life out of the box wasn’t great (pre installed windows install was flaming hot garbage) after a fresh install and some optimising it’s alright but nothing outstanding. I have the 4k panel (I mainly wanted the touchscreen) and run it at 1200 p most of the time and I get around 6-8 hours depending on the workload so always carry a charger with you just in case - also windows modern standby is horrific and has woken my machine in my bag more than once and drained the battery.

I haven’t had any QC or reliability issues on my machine so far, other than the windows install, but many people have had issues with the XPS lineup across the board.

Since you said you’re waiting til 13th gen in the XPS’s, keep your eyes peeled with all manufacturers as CES just wrapped up and there were lots of manufacturers showing of new stuff with intel 13th gen and 4000 series gpu’s. MSI appeared to have some cool “creator” focused stuff.

Hope this helps.

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hitsujiTMO · 2 years ago

If you're not going to use the GPU I'd actually suggest an XPS 13 (or plus) at 1080p. Carrying around a 15inch in you backpack gets noticeable and annoying. A lighter 13in is much nicer for hauling around.

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lordtema · 2 years ago

The weight of the 15 is not that bad.. Around 2.5kgs or so, its not a radical difference over the 13.

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hitsujiTMO · 2 years ago

I have both for work. The 13 plus is a joy to carry around in comparison.

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jc1luv · 2 years ago

If you plan to use work applications better have a look at precision lineup. They are better suited for work and scientific applications. XPS lineup are more general use. They have th 5k series which are fairly portable.

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Educational-Eye4657 · OP · 2 years ago

There's a precision 5760 available at 1600 usd that comes with an 8 core i7 11850H. Would this run cooler and give better battery life than the 12th gen XPS systems?

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jc1luv · 2 years ago

Well the Temps and battery life depends on the use you give it. As far as Temps, that will depend on your applications, for average use the Temps will be low, mine staus in the 38/42s just browsing or watching a video. When I render some videos or encode it jumps to like 80s but immediately drops once done. So in moments of intensive use, you'll hear the fans go. But otherwise it stays crusing. Battery life same deal, because the components are power hungry it all depends in the use. Nvidia card, 8 cores, 17in 4k display (in my case), dual ssds. So in relax mode I get about 6-8 and as much as 10 hours. If I watch 4k content it drops to about 5, heavier use about 4. So it all depends on the use, lucky for you the power adapter is one of the smallest I've seen for this size machine. I carry mine around.

With all that said, there's no doubt the 5760 is a better machine than the xps because they are meant for work/science applications. The components are tuned for work environment and have less fail rates, so you'll have better performance out of that setup. The xps are more general use and the components are less reliable. In my case I have a 5760 with a XEON, which supports ECC RAM. I believe the new i7s also support it, so that's another plus forbthe 5760 if ECC RAM is something you might require in the future.

Hope this helps a bit.

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What is the ranking of series for Dell laptops?

Posted by DevangAbhyankar · in r/Dell · 2 years ago

For eg, HP has spectre > Envy > Pavillion > chromebook.

What is the order for dell laptops? (Especially 2in1s)?

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jc1luv · 2 years ago

HP = elitebook - probook then everything else.

DELL = Precision - Latitude, then everything else.

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aNeonSpecter · 2 years ago

It all depends on you needs

They don't make an XPS 2in1 over 13 inches and it's a tablet with a keyboard cover not a traditional laptop

So Latitude > Inspiron i guess

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ASU_knowITall · 2 years ago

In an Enterprise environment precisions are better than latitudes. But neither of these machines are gaming machines. So it really depends on what your use case is for the machine.

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RobertoC_73 · 2 years ago

That depends. Dell carries different lines for different types of customers.

Laptops
Business: Precision > Latitude > Vostro.
Consumers: XPS > Inspiron > Chromebook.
Gamers: Alienware > Dell G.

Desktops
Business: Precision > Optiplex > Vostro.
Consumers: XPS > Inspiron.
Gamers: Alienware.

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Prestigious-Eye-3928 · 2 years ago

Not only that, but they have different tiers within. Latitude 9xxx, 7xxx, 5xxx, 3xxx...

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Is xps 15 9520 a good laptop for engineering students.

Posted by BeautifulBlood5218 · in r/DellXPS · 2 years ago

Hello all!

Need some advice. I need to buy a new laptop for my university studies. I'm pursuing a bachelor in mechatronics engineering. Dell XPS 15 with 16gb ram and rtx 3050ti seems a good option. I will be running programs like solidworks, MATLAB plus other programming languages like C, python etc. And as always will this be good for multitasking and very light gaming.

Would be rally helpful if someone can guide me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance.

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tanphu194 · 2 years ago

No because it won’t be able to sustain the long time heavy load without affecting performance. XPSes and their Precision siblings are not meant for hardcore real engineering tasks.

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c057a · 2 years ago

Kind of agree with this. I have a 9510 and it can struggle with full stack web dev sometimes when building large projects. I'm struggling to find something that has the look of an XPS but with a lot more power and better cooling. Any suggestions? I accept the machine will have to be thicker to facilitate better cooling though.

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tanphu194 · 2 years ago

Look for the “real” precision series (the precision 7000), HP Zbooks and Lenovo P series.

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DbokNerd2022 · 2 years ago

tbh my 9510 with 3050ti can mostly handle Ms flight simulator, i feel like it can 100% handle any school work and beat your expectations for light gaming.

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[deleted] · 2 years ago

It's really hard to go wrong with current gen hardware.

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nourright · 2 years ago

They ask this question 2x a week

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Euphoric-Cookie6631 · 2 years ago

Ikr liek they expect a different answer

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nourright · 2 years ago

Worse, an engineering student, and can't figure this out on their own.

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jkanaris · 2 years ago

Yes

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best dell laptops for students

Key Considerations for Choosing Dell Laptops for Students:

Performance: Look for laptops with at least an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor for smooth multitasking and productivity.
RAM: Aim for a minimum of 8GB of RAM to handle multiple applications and browser tabs efficiently.
Storage: SSDs (Solid State Drives) are preferable for faster boot times and application loading. A minimum of 256GB SSD is recommended.
Battery Life: A laptop with at least 8 hours of battery life is ideal for all-day use on campus.
Weight and Portability: Lightweight models (under 4 lbs) are easier to carry around for classes and study sessions.
Display Quality: A Full HD (1920 x 1080) display is recommended for better clarity and comfort during long study sessions.

Top Recommendations:

Dell XPS 13:
- Pros: Excellent build quality, powerful performance, and stunning display.
- Cons: Higher price point.
- Best For: Students who need a premium laptop for design, programming, or intensive tasks.
Dell Inspiron 14 5000:
- Pros: Good balance of performance, features, and price.
- Cons: Slightly heavier than other options.
- Best For: General use, including browsing, word processing, and media consumption.
Dell Latitude 3410:
- Pros: Durable design, good battery life, and enterprise features.
- Cons: Less powerful than XPS models.
- Best For: Students who prioritize durability and business features.
Dell Chromebook 3100:
- Pros: Affordable, lightweight, and excellent battery life.
- Cons: Limited to Chrome OS and web-based applications.
- Best For: Students who primarily use web applications and need a budget-friendly option.

Recommendation: For most students, the Dell Inspiron 14 5000 strikes a great balance between performance, price, and portability, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks and study needs.

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