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.

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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

Processor
OS
Chipset
RAM
Storage
Design
Display
GPU
GPU Card
Battery
WebCam
Audio
Card Reader
Internal Slots
External Ports
Wi-Fi
Keyboard
TouchPad
Print Reader
Charger

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
Camera resolution:
Number of cameras	One
Camera type	HD RGB IR camera
Camera location	Front
Camera sensor type	CMOS-sensor technology
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
Speaker output:
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
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)