80
Mark Coppock
Digital Trends
“The XPS 17 9730 is a disappointing update, and it's losing its leadership position.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Solid productivity performance
- Excellent build quality
- Great keyboard & touchpad
- Superior IPS display
- Classic design
- Brilliant 4K Touch Screen
Points of Contention
- Dramatic drop in battery life
- 720p webcam only
- Limited Port Selection
- Higher starting price
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Charles Jefferies
Tom's Hardware
“The Dell XPS 17 remains our top pick among high‑end 17‑inch performance laptops running Windows.”
80
Matthew Buzzi
PCMag
“The 2023 Dell XPS 17 brings back its tried‑and‑true, luxe design alongside 13th Gen Core silicon to serve demanding pro users an excellent desktop replacement that can do a little leisure on the side.”
80
Matt Elliott
PCWorld
“The Dell XPS 17 9730 boasts a sharp design, thin chassis, and long battery life, but the lack of an OLED display will be a deal breaker for many graphics pros.”
