However, there are a couple of limitations to be aware of.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible by a review unit provided by Dell.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
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The laptop configuration I specifically tested sells for$3,349as of the time of writing.
The large 17-inch screen provides excellent color and crisp detail too.
This design, in particular, has been used since mid-2020 (see ourXPS 17 9710 reviewfrom 2021).
Additionally, an SD card reader can be found on the right.
These connections can go a long way toward allowing me to plug in the devices I want to use.
Instead, Dell includes a USB-C adapter with an HDMI port and a USB-A port on it.
It’s not difficult, it just adds another step that could be annoying to some.
Regarding the HDMI port on the adapter, the latestPC monitorsconnect to laptops and computer towers using USB-C connections.
It’s not the worst thing ever, but it could be frustrating for some users.
Then after work, I used it to play games, editPhotoshopprojects, and watch shows.
In all that time, it has always worked well without any stuttering or freezing.
This makes it the second fastest unit we’ve tested below the XPS 15 (9530).
Basically, this means it can boot up programs and save data very quickly.
Later, the XPS 17 (9730) earned a higher-than-average score in PCMark 10, scoring 6,893.
Its processing abilities also make it ideal for creatives who work in graphically intensive programs like Photoshop orPremiere Pro.
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Thanks to the powerful RTX 4070 GPU, the laptop could easily render beautiful visuals without stuttering.
That is not bad at all, considering this isn’t a gaming laptop.
Just be aware that after long gaming sessions, the performance can dip.
The laptop is ideal for working on digital drawings, photo editing, and other creative projects.
I also took a look at the panel’s brightness and contrast capabilities.
The keys feel good to click in, and they are well-spaced, making them comfortable to reach.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) right side USB-C ports and SD Card slot.
This way, I could easily interact with these common commands without having to dive into controls menus.
The blank key on the top right corner of the keyboard is a power button and a fingerprint reader.
On such expensive and future-forward devices, you’d expect them to have 1080p cameras at least.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) HDMI and USB-A adapter.
It’s also quick to get grainy if there isn’t a ton of light in a room.
I find it very easy to use and test performance right from within this program.
It’s the perfect way to get the most out of the built-in quad-speaker design.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) Geekbench 5 benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Both utilize an Intel Core 17-13000 series CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU.
Dell XPS 17 (9730): Should you buy it?
It’s both an excellent work/family laptop as well as a mid-level gaming laptop.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) Geekbench 6 benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Dell XPS 17 (9730) CrystalDiskMark benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Dell XPS 17 (9730) PCMark 10 benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Dell XPS 17 (9730) 3DMark Time Spy benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Dell XPS 17 (9730) Cinebench R23 benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Dell XPS 17 (9730) CrossMark benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
The Dell XPS 17 (9730) produced 100% of sRGB, 100% of AdobeRGB, and 98% of P3 in my testing.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) PCMark10 Battery benchmark.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) charging cables.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) touchpad and keyboard.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) 720p camera can get grainy unless there’s tons of light in a room.
Dell’s Waves MaxxAudio Pro audio suite on XPS 17 (9730).
The Dell XPS 15 (9530) on left with Dell XPS 17 (9730) on right.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) fingerprint reader.
