Dell has expanded its premium laptop lineup, and the Dell XPS 15 sits right at the heart of the launch alongside the larger Dell XPS 17. Both machines arrive with Intel 11th Generation Core H-series processors, positioning the Dell XPS 15 as a powerful choice for creators and professionals who want desktop-class performance in a portable shell.
Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 Launch Details
The new lineup is built around Intel's 11th Generation Core H-series CPUs. Alongside the XPS models, Dell also refreshed its Precision range with the Dell Precision 3561, Dell Precision 5560, Dell Precision 7560, Dell Precision 5760 and Dell Precision 7760. For gamers, Dell launched the Dell Alienware M15 R6 Gaming Laptop, rounding out a release that targets professionals, content creators and gamers alike.
Dell XPS 15 Price and Variants
The Dell XPS 15 has been launched for $1,249 (around Rs 91,800), while the Dell XPS 17 starts at $1,449.99 (around Rs 1.06 lakh). The Dell Alienware M15 R6 is priced at $1,299.99 (around Rs 95,500). Dell has not announced pricing for the refreshed Precision Series models.
Specs and Features
The Dell XPS 15 (9510) ships with a 15.6-inch Full HD Plus display at 1920x1080 pixels, and is also offered in a 3.5K OLED touch display variant and a 4K UHD+ touch display option. It is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H CPU paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, 4GB RAM and storage of up to 4TB. Connectivity includes Thunderbolt ports, a Type-C port, an SD card reader and a headphone jack, and Dell claims more than 10 hours of battery life on a single charge.
The Dell XPS 17 steps up to a 17-inch Full HD Plus display, with an optional 4K UHD+ panel. It runs an 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11980HK CPU with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 4GB RAM and up to 4TB of storage.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Dell XPS 15 Display | 15.6-inch FHD+ (1920x1080); 3.5K OLED touch or 4K UHD+ touch options |
| Dell XPS 15 Processor | 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H |
| Dell XPS 15 GPU | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti |
| Dell XPS 17 Display | 17-inch FHD+; optional 4K UHD+ |
| Dell XPS 17 Processor | 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11980HK |
| Dell XPS 17 GPU | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | Up to 4TB |
| Battery (XPS 15) | 10+ hours claimed |
| Ports | Thunderbolt, Type-C, SD card reader, headphone jack |
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Who Should Consider These Laptops?
With H-series processors, discrete Nvidia RTX graphics and high-resolution display options, the Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 are aimed at creative professionals and power users, while the Alienware M15 R6 covers the gaming side of the lineup. The Dell XPS 15 strikes a balance between portability and performance, making it a strong pick for video editing, photo work and everyday productivity, while the larger XPS 17 leans toward users who want extra screen real estate and a slightly more powerful graphics card.
Across both models, the move to 11th Gen Intel Core H-series silicon is the headline upgrade, delivering more performance than the standard U-series chips found in thinner ultrabooks. Buyers who need a workstation-class device but want to stay inside the XPS family will find the lineup well rounded, while the refreshed Dell Precision range and the Alienware M15 R6 cover specialised workstation and gaming needs respectively. Pricing starts at $1,249 for the Dell XPS 15 and $1,449.99 for the XPS 17, so there is a clear step up in cost as you move to the larger, more powerful model.
