XPS 17 9710 Specs and Review 11th Gen Core i7/i9/i5-11400H

Dell XPS 17 9710 – Review

The Dell XPS 17 9710 is 17 inch XPS 17 Series laptop powered by 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H Processor, Intel Shared Integrated UHD Graphics and optional 6 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q dedicated graphics card, with the support of up to DDR4 64 GB RAM having speed of 3200 MHz and a M.2 2230 solid-state drive Up to 256 GB storage. It has a Full High Definition (FHD+) Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) display screen with resolution 1920 x 1200. The maximum weight of the laptop is 2.53 kg (5.58 lb) and its equipped with 3-cell (56 Wh) “smart” lithium-ion battery in the base variant. The Dell XPS 17 9710 base price is US$1600 but can be customized adding more specs and features.

Dell XPS 17 9710 - Bottom View

Dell XPS 17 9710 – Bottom View

Dell XPS 17 9710 - Front View

Dell XPS 17 9710 – Front View

Dell XPS 17 9710 - Side Views

Dell XPS 17 9710 – Side Views

Dell XPS 17 9710 - Top View

Dell XPS 17 9710 – Top View

Dell XPS 17 9710 – Specs

QuickSpecs
Brand Dell
Series Dell XPS 17
Model Dell XPS 17 9710
Price Starting from US$1600
Color Silver
Processor Generation 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H
Display Size 432 mm (17 in.)
Weight 2.53 kg (5.58 lb)
Battery 3-cell (56 Wh) “smart” lithium-ion
Minimum RAM 8 GB
Maximum RAM 64 GB
Release Date 31 MAY 2021

Dell XPS 17 9710 – Full Specifications

Dell XPS 9710 Processor Specifications

Processor
11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H
  • Processor type: 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H
  • Processor wattage: 45 W
  • Processor core count: 6
  • Processor thread count: 12
  • Processor speed: 2.70 GHz to 4.50 GHz
  • Processor cache: 12 MB
  • Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
11th Generation Intel Core i7-11800H
  • Processor type: 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11800H
  • Processor wattage: 45 W
  • Processor core count: 8
  • Processor thread count: 16
  • Processor speed: 2.30 GHz to 4.60 GHz
  • Processor cache: 24 MB
  • Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900H
  • Processor type: 11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900H
  • Processor wattage: 45 W
  • Processor core count: 8
  • Processor thread count: 16
  • Processor speed: 2.50 GHz to 4.90 GHz
  • Processor cache: 24 MB
  • Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
11th Generation Intel Core i9-11980HK
  • Processor type: 11th Generation Intel Core i9-11980HK
  • Processor wattage: 45 W
  • Processor core count: 8
  • Processor thread count: 16
  • Processor speed: 2.60 GHz to 5 GHz
  • Processor cache: 24 MB
  • Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

Operating System

Operating System
Operating System
  • Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
  • Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
  • Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
  • Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
  • Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit

Chipset

Chipset
Chipset

Intel WM590

Processor

11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9

DRAM bus width

64-bit

Flash EPROM

32 MB

PCIe bus

Up to PCIe Gen 4.0

Dell XPS 9710 Memory (RAM)

Memory specifications
Memory slots

Two-SODIMM slots

Memory type

DDR4

Memory speed

3200 MHz

Maximum memory configuration

64 GB

Minimum memory configuration

8 GB

Memory size per slot

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB

Memory configurations supported
  • 8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel
  • 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel
  • 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel
  • 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel

Dell XPS 9710 Storage

Storage specifications
M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, up to 32 Gbps, Up to 256 GB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, up to 32 Gbps, Up to 1 TB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, up to 64 Gbps, Up to 4 TB

Dell XPS 9710 Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions and weight
Height:
Front height

8.67 mm (0.34 in.)

Rear height

13.15 mm (0.52 in.)

Width

374.48 mm (14.74 in.)

Depth

248.08 mm (9.77 in.)

Weight

2.53 kg (5.58 lb) (maximum)

Dell XPS 9710 Display (Screen)

Display specifications
Full High Definition (FHD+)
  • Display type: Full High Definition (FHD+)
  • Display-panel technology: Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)
  • Display-panel dimensions (active area):
  • Height: 366.34 mm (14.42 in.)
  • Width: 228.96 mm (9.01 in.)
  • Diagonal: 432 mm (17 in.)
  • Display-panel native resolution: 1920 x 1200
  • Luminance (typical): 500 nits
  • Megapixels: 2.3
  • Color gamut: sRGB 100% (minimum)
  • Pixels Per Inch (PPI): 133
  • Contrast ratio (typical): 1650:1
  • Response time (maximum): 35 ms
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
  • Horizontal view angle: +/- 85 degrees
  • Vertical view angle: +/- 85 degrees
  • Pixel pitch: 0.1908 mm
  • Power consumption (maximum): 5.06 W
  • Anti-glare vs glossy finish: Anti-glare
  • Touch options: No
Ultra High Definition (UHD+)
  • Display type: Ultra High Definition (UHD+)
  • Display-panel technology: Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)
  • Display-panel dimensions (active area):
  • Height: 366.34 mm (14.42 in.)
  • Width: 228.96 mm (9.01 in.)
  • Diagonal: 432 mm (17 in.)
  • Display-panel native resolution: 3840 x 2400
  • Luminance (typical): 500 nits
  • Megapixels: 9.2
  • Color gamut: Adobe 100% min; DCI-P3 99% typ, 95% min
  • Pixels Per Inch (PPI): 266
  • Contrast ratio (typical): 1600:1
  • Response time (maximum): 35 ms
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
  • Horizontal view angle: +/- 85 degrees
  • Vertical view angle: +/- 85 degrees
  • Pixel pitch: 0.0954 mm
  • Power consumption (maximum): 13.73 W
  • Anti-glare vs glossy finish: Anti-reflective
  • Touch options: Yes

Shared Integrated Graphics

GPU — Integrated
Intel UHD Graphics Shared system memory, 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9

Dedicated Graphics Card

GPU — Discrete
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB, GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q 6 GB, GDDR6

Dell XPS 9710 Battery Specifications

Battery specifications
3-cell (56 Wh) “smart” lithium-ion
  • Battery type: 3-cell (56 Wh) “smart” lithium-ion
  • Battery voltage: 11.40 VDC
  • Battery weight (maximum): 0.27 kg (0.60 lb)
  • Battery dimensions:
  • Height: 8.45 mm (0.33 in.)
  • Width: 69.70 mm (2.74 in.)
  • Depth: 330.65 mm (13.02 in.)
  • Temperature range:
  • Operating
    • Charge: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
    • Discharge: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
  • Storage: –20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
  • Battery operating time: Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
  • Battery charging time (approximate)
    • Standard charge, 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F): 4 hours
    • ExpressCharge, 0°C to 15°C (32°F to 59°F): 4 hours
    • ExpressCharge, 16°C to 45°C (60.80°F to 113°F): 2 hours
    • ExpressCharge, 46°C to 50°C (114.80°F to 122°F): 3 hours
  • Coin-cell battery: Not supported
6-cell (97 Wh) “smart” lithium-ion
  • Battery type: 6-cell (97 Wh) “smart” lithium-ion
  • Battery voltage: 11.40 VDC
  • Battery weight (maximum): 0.385 kg (0.85 lb)
  • Battery dimensions:
  • Height: 8.45 mm (0.33 in.)
  • Width: 69.70 mm (2.74 in.)
  • Depth: 330.65 mm (13.02 in.)
  • Temperature range:
  • Operating
    • Charge: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
    • Discharge: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
  • Storage: –20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
  • Battery operating time: Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
  • Battery charging time (approximate)
    • Standard charge, 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F): 4 hours
    • ExpressCharge, 0°C to 15°C (32°F to 59°F): 4 hours
    • ExpressCharge, 16°C to 45°C (60.80°F to 113°F): 2 hours
    • ExpressCharge, 46°C to 50°C (114.80°F to 122°F): 3 hours
  • Coin-cell battery: Not supported

Camera (Web Cam) Specifications

Camera specifications
Number of cameras

One

Camera type

HD RGB IR camera

Camera location

Front

Camera sensor type

CMOS-sensor technology

Camera resolution:
Still image

0.92 megapixel

Video

1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps

Infrared camera resolution:
Still image

0.20 megapixel

Video

576 x 360 (VGA) at 15 fps

Diagonal viewing angle:
Camera

78.5 degrees

Infrared camera

78.5 degrees

Audio Specifications

Audio specifications
Audio controller

Realtek ALC711-CG

Stereo conversion

Supported

Internal audio interface

SoundWire

External audio interface

Universal audio jack

Number of speakers

2-way speaker

Internal-speaker amplifier

Realtek ALC1309D

External volume controls

Supported

Speaker output:
Average speaker output

2 W

Peak speaker output

2.50 W

Subwoofer output

Supported

Microphone

Digital-array microphones

Media-card Reader

Media-card reader specifications
Media-card type

One SD-card slot

Media-cards supported
  • Secure Digital (SD)
  • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
  • Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

Internal slots

Internal slots
M.2

Two M.2 slots for M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drives

External Ports

External ports
USB ports

Four Thunderbolt 4 ports

Audio port

One universal audio jack

Video port/ports

Four Thunderbolt 4 ports

Media-card reader

One SD-card slot

Power-adapter port

DC-IN through one of the four Thunderbolt 4 ports

Security-cable slot

Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)

Communication wireless module

Wireless module specifications
Model number

Killer 1650s

Transfer rate

Up to 2400 Mbps

Frequency bands supported

2.40 GHz/5 GHz

Wireless standards
  • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
  • Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
  • Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
  • Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
Encryption
  • 64-bit/128-bit WEP
  • AES-CCMP
  • TKIP
Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.1

keyboard

Keyboard specifications
Keyboard type

Standard backlit keyboard

Keyboard layout

QWERTY

Number of keys
  • United States and Canada: 79 keys
  • United Kingdom: 80 keys
  • Japan: 83 keys
Keyboard size

X = 19.05 mm key pitch

Y = 18.05 mm key pitch

Keyboard shortcuts

Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. For more information, see .

TouchPad

Touchpad specifications
Touchpad resolution:
Horizontal

4655

Vertical

2731

Touchpad dimensions:
Horizontal

150 mm (5.91 in.)

Vertical

89 mm (3.50 in.)

Touchpad gestures For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at .

Fingerprint Reader

Fingerprint reader specifications
Fingerprint-reader sensor technology

Capacitive

Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution

500 dpi

Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size

108 x 88

Charger | Power Adapter

Power adapter specifications
90 W USB Type-C
  • Type: 90 W USB Type-C
  • Input voltage: 100 VAC–240 VAC
  • Input frequency: 50 Hz–60 Hz
  • Input current (maximum): 1.50 A
  • Output current (continuous)
    • 20 V/4.50 A
    • 15 V/3 A
    • 9 V/3 A
    • 5 V/3 A
  • Rated output voltage
    • 20 VDC
    • 15 VDC
    • 9 VDC
    • 5 VDC
  • Temperature range:
  • Operating: 0 °C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
  • Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
130 W USB Type-C
  • Type: 130 W USB Type-C
  • Input voltage: 100 VAC–240 VAC
  • Input frequency: 50 Hz–60 Hz
  • Input current (maximum): 1.80 A
  • Output current (continuous)
    • 20 V/6.5 A
    • 5 V/1 A
  • Rated output voltage
    • 20 VDC
    • 5 VDC
  • Temperature range:
  • Operating: 0°C to 40°C (32 °F to 104°F)
  • Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
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