Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 9575 review: Powerful with a killer 4K display

[@JohnSheehan72]

I just got mine a week ago. So far I am very happy with it. Wanted something in between my Dell Mobile Precision and my Surface Pro 3 - and this fits the bill perfect. I opted for FHD screen. Not so much for the battery life, but my eyesight isn't what it used to be, and 4K becomes a real pain with some legacy management interfaces I deal with on a day to day basis. Also went with the i5 with 8GB RAM. I didn't buy this as a gaming rig (although it does a lot of that without breaking a sweat) - most of my stuff is now in virtual land, and most of my content creation is done with a Precision workstation. All in all, I think this is one of the best devices Dell has put out. I would've like a little more input/output options, but I've been carrying around extra breakout dongles with my Surface Pro 3 - so I'm sure a few investments in some Thunderbolt 3 devices/cables/docks will solve all those issues.

[@kornkernel2232]

How is the performance of the pen though? I find that these 15 inch convertibles to be better for doing design or digital art with its larger touchscreen that supports pen. They are too big or bulky for typical tablet use, but put it on a desk to do notetaking or art is where is at.

[@WindowsCentral]

Honestly, it's VERY good. Was smooth and fast with minimal lag. Probably one of the best experiences, but yeah, the SIZE is an issue. It's fine when flat, but hard to have an angle.

[@kornkernel2232]

That's great to hear! These are the devices that I look for big convertibles, it makes more sense to me. For me, pen or no deal. Thanks for the reply! :)

[@jazzman1626]

KornKernel I’m hoping it is cause I can’t wait ‘til mine arrives!😁

[@universem2978]

@@WindowsCentral how does the pen experience compare to surface laptop 2? surface pro 6? ipad pro? is there jitter?

[@dougflewellen2940]

I bought this laptop as a good quality device. Overall it is good. But there was definitely a rush to market issue. Within 90 days of purchase, the power puck developed problems with the plastic sheathing on the puck-to-laptop end. The sheathing started shrinking, pullling back from the puck end of the cable by about 3 inches, exposing the individual wires underneath. When contacting Dell about replacing the puck, or buying a second one, they informed me that you could not buy a power adapter that had the C-port plug as came with with laptop when shipped. Instead, you have to buy a 140W puck with a Dell barrel connection, and then pay $20 for a converter dongle to get from the barrel to C-port connection. There is also a continuous problem with the Dell software monitoring application updating the RealTek drivers nearly daily. THe solution from Dell is to uninstall and reinstall the monitoring software, which only resolves the update notifications on a temporary basis. When asking Dell support about the update notifications, their question was “what makes you think you need to update software?” !!!! Perhaps it is your application that gave me the idea that an update was needed. Still like the laptop, but these technical problems are an annoyance.

[@glubibobi]

If they make an 2 in 1 xps13 with the same specs I would buy it in a heartbeat.

[@jg14gerhard_bar]

Thats called dreaming the 13 inch form factor would cook the xps 13 cause it just cant handle the thermals while remaining that thin and versatile

[@jamesw4656]

They did

[@SheilaHouse]

Just an FYI that you can put this machine into tent shape for using the camera and that puts it on top, not bottom.

[@Kittyintherain57]

Sheila House Haha! Thanks

[@MrDucatiV4]

Amazing laptop! As an engineer student I definitely recommend this laptop for a college student! I'm still using this laptop at my company even after I graduated. Very Good laptop for architecture, engineering, programming, business, and definitely content creation work!

[@sun-kyoo]

Can you charge on all 4 usb-c ports

[@MrDucatiV4]

@@sun-kyoo yes, you can use all the ports to charge the laptop

[@pllagunos]

For engineering what model do you recommend? I actually found the FHD i7 16gb cheaper than the FHD i5 8gb, so I am not sure what to get (I am at college at max 6 hours and worst case scenario I will carry the charger)

[@MrDucatiV4]

@@pllagunos Get the FHD i7 16gb for engineering. The 4k touchscreen is one of the best available but it will reduce your battery life by two hours of usage. get the i7 over the i5

[@md.aminhaque6968]

@@MrDucatiV4 is it good enough for taking notes in class? Or should I opt out for surface pro/iPad devices?

[@JShel14]

You got my like at "freedom numbers". Also for the lengthy review :)

[@mohitagrawal1382]

could you compare this with the huawei matebook x pro?

[@mresnick63]

Great review. Just purchased one of these tonight after a ton of research. Had I seen this earlier it would have saved me a lot of time. Again. Great review.

[@ikhlaqahmed2374]

Video production quality is excellent and the review too. U guys deserve more views

[@WindowsCentral]

Thanks! We try hard, but can always better.

[@SameerHadker]

Hey, thanks a lot for the in depth review. I wanted to know if the Dell Pen is worth it and does the screen reacts to palm input when you draw or write in tablet mode?

[@Robin2win14]

Heads up. The iGPU in the CPU die is actually Intel 630, and not 620. A lot of users on reddit complain about compatibility issues because Dell installed the wrong drivers on this laptop *facepalm*.

[@hosampb5593]

i've heard so many good things about the xps serie in general but i still have one question concerning the touch screen-pen experience. how does it compare to the surface pro 6? i had the chance to try the surface pro 6 in my local store but couldn't find any xps, just online. i'm a collage student and i'm gonna be doing alot of writing on it.

[@hosampb5593]

@LD2165 great. I'm all about the versatility and writing experience. Not very keen on using it just as a tablet So i think the xps could work just write for me and my wallet 😁 Thanks

[@md.aminhaque6968]

@@hosampb5593 Have you bought the laptop? How does it fare as a note taking device?

[@geoten6333]

Hello, can you connect to tv and vr? How? Thank you

[@CarlosRodriguez-ly1ec]

Can I charge it with a powerbank? With 30w power delivery or at least the Dell hybrid adapter can charge it?

[@egorkin.piccolo]

how does it compares to yoga 2018/2019?

[@cjonwickham1933]

Same. Solder ram maybe wifi card. Paperweight higher risk. Only difference is Has no full sd no full hdmi no usb3

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

Are the fans loud and annoying at full load? Do you have a decibel meter to measure?

[@DarcersTech]

I was looking forward to this laptop, but the battery life is a deal breaker. As a student, I need a device which can last at least half a day on a charge. (Also, it's ridiculously expensive in the EU.)

[@MichaelFlatman]

USB C charging boi :) also i can see this lasting a day on a charge, don't tell me you use your laptop for 5hrs constant...

[@STFUGaming]

Can i charge the xps using the usb c instead of the thunderbolt port?

[@dadgamer9884]

Hello, would you kindly do a video on how to remove the battery from a razer blade 2016 model?

[@kenchraj8415]

wow black color is amazing...

[@JonGPxl]

interested to see how the announced Dell Precision 5530 2in1 compares once we know more

[@morthismejere1879]

Is there anyway that you can do a comparison between this and the X1 yoga?

[@WindowsCentral]

We have a lot of stuff to do, but definitely will consider it!

[@morthismejere1879]

Windows Central That's all I can ask.

[@swaranalatha1885]

What is the wallpaper at 4.06 ? Looks neat..Can u link it ?

[@MadelnMachines]

Is the battery user replaceable? It seems like there's barely any performance difference with the base I5 and I7s judging by geekbench scores so it's mostly a question of RAM. How does it compare to the surface book 2?

[@usafballer79]

eGPU tests please! Also - having looked into nVME vs SATA drives, really most folks don't need nVME. I shouldn't even say need, most computer systems, and the software we use, doesn't need nVME. There are some outside the norm activities that might require it (database, server). I would rather get a nice SATA drive that has 1-2TB on it.

[@ogikay7056]

Should i buy this now or wait for the upgrade? When is supposed to get upgraded?

[@dorinbuzilov95]

Why do i need a battery meter when the battery percentage is always displayed on the windows taskbar??

[@omaressameldin]

I am pretty sure there used to be a model with 16gb ram and 1080p screen that was $1799 but I can't find it anymore :(

[@connorbrowne13]

Does the bottom finish of the laptop smudge a lot?

[@cliffordnelson8454]

I wanted to know about chargers for the laptop. 130W USB chargers are not very available. Would a 60 watt work. I have the base model. I know that with the previous dells no using a 130 watt was problematical. With this being so new not much in the way of 3rd party chargers. It would also be nice to have some regular ports on the charger, and many lower voltage chargers are available that have ports. Thanks. and again thanks for the video

[@kfash5198]

I'm a student and I'm confused about buying the dell xps 15 2in1 or the new dell xps 13 2in1. I only do light gaming once in like a week. Both laptops are currently the same price. Please help

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

I hope I like the keyboard. I'm thinking about getting one of these to replace my Precision M4500 (don't lol for the age). I type really fast so I hope that keyboard won't slow me down.

[@cliffordnelson8454]

I actually like the keyboard better than most laptop keyboards

[@RojsaCom]

Looks very promising, the display on the XPS 15 has always been fantastic.

[@Calundronius]

Would would you advice xps 15 9570 or xps 15 9575 for graphic design and video editing ?

[@clouddd8053]

"4.3 lbs in freedom numbers" I'm dying lol 😆

[@bansikhunt1491]

what site/ app 0:58 ? UI looks good Great review btw.

[@AabhasVerma]

What should I go in for? FHD or 4K display? Is there a lot of difference?

[@nunosantos2015]

can I use external graphics on this laptop like razer core ?

[@notokok960]

Yeah you can

[@irProspect204]

Hey the top link is broken.

[@iMitsubishiZA]

Which one is better, XPS 15 or Thinkpad Yoga 15,6”?

[@stephw1363]

Thanks for.reviewing more than one config thats really helpful

[@woutvdv8041]

Does the pen come in the box or do you have to buy one with the laptop?

[@Chemy.]

I wonder if this can support the oculus rift

[@LZentertainments]

Chemy Torres it would theoretically. On the low end. But I really wouldn't recommend it.

[@sunilvarmadatla]

Technically it will support but I don't recommend it. You still need better graphics

[@tacccobell]

1060 gtx is minimum recommended for VR by NVIDIA. Oculus however says 1050 ti is the minimum spec it supports. This has a Radeon RX Vega M GL and is the equivalent of a 1050 ti. This is why everyone says in theory it will work but not worth trying.

[@pescarlerik]

In theory yes, there's however a risk, in case of non adequate cooling, the Oculus will turn your laptop into ashes! The XPs 15 2 in 1 should do more than fine with "Windows mixed reality" though.

[@CarlosRodriguez-ly1ec]

The most important thing for my is to charge it con the go there's a way I can do it? For example a powerbank and what power bank you recommend or dell hybrid adapter please I need some help

[@WindowsCentral]

We'll be doing a short review soon of two Dell USB Type-C chargers including the hybrid. Either will work though with this laptop.

[@CarlosRodriguez-ly1ec]

and what about dell powerbnk plus usb c?? you think it will work???

[@tommyluong7611]

Please do a review on the Lenovo Yoga 730.

[@marijamatic9275]

How good is this graphics for rendering and using such programs that an architect would use? help anyone?

[@joebloggs1155]

Hey nice video. Can I ask if u would recommend the 4K version of the product for 4K video editing? Ie is it a good desk and mobile main video editor device? Thanks

[@WindowsCentral]

Well, with the 4K you can get i7 and 16GB of RAM plus a more color accurate display, so that seems like the winner

[@maxfutterman9898]

Good vid, but slight mistake: The Vega has 4GB HBM2, which is techincally not RAM, but takes the place of RAM.

[@ffBkLee]

Really wish they would offer 1080p, i5 with 16GB Ram...

[@NeilAC78]

@Patrick Wang FHD model has double the battery life and it's about 40% less expensive. Why would anyone want the 4K version of this laptop?

[@charlessale409]

@@NeilAC78 you CAN just turn 4K off I believe..?

[@surazkumar733]

Sir, plz do a review of hp envy 13 and 15.

[@josephbriffa120]

Big fan of this wallpaper but cant seem to find it anywhere, anyone know where i could find it?

[@NguyenDuongable]

homebut.com/blog/an-amazing-storage-system-by-williamssorel/ may you will find it!

[@NguyenDuongable]

www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/man-walking-abstract-colorful-landscapeillustration-painting-403770346?src=I0ydGn1tas8qkak1JkwYNw-26-74

[@josephbriffa120]

hmm not quite what i'm looking for...i don't want to sign for a subscription. thanks though!

[@LeonardoAlexi]

You can actually go up to 2TB SSD for storage.

[@Calupp]

do they not sell the i7 16gb RAM 1080 model anymore?? This is the second video I've seen that says they don't sell that model but.. I ordered mine right after it came out and I can assure you I own a 16gb RAM, core i7, 1080 display xps 15 2in1 9575 I can confirm, off the charger the battery life is awful, a little worse than my 2012 crapbook pro. but the charging speed along with everything else it offers totally make the poor battery life pretty negligible imo I've noticed the keys on the keyboard rattle a little during any swift movement, like while I'm carrying the laptop walking down the stairs. grease is super visible, keep something with you to wipe it off or you're gonna look like a slob. there's really no way around it without a separate cover. fan gets loud, dont do anything heavy if you plan on using it in a quiet lecture hall. haven't gotten to test that out myself yet tho. haven't noticed extreme heat whatsoever. but still this laptop is the tits. can't wait til i get the pen.

[@megwinslow1819]

They don't sell an i5 16gb. RAM version. The i7 *can* have 16gb.

[@pomazzzz]

Nice review as always Dan! My 4k i7 is already on its way for the office ;)

[@WindowsCentral]

Thanks, and congrats! Hope you enjoy it.

[@morthismejere1879]

I see hints that this 2-1 can run 32gb of RAM if you can have it competently installed. I know that the RAM is soldered on. I'm meaning if I took it to a respected company to install it, can the motherboard handle 32gb or is it like to the 16gb?

[@gudjuju]

where the heck is the 9570 review??

[@WindowsCentral]

When we get the 9570 from Dell, we'll review it. They haven't sent out many review units yet.

[@gudjuju]

Windows Central yea that's what I thought... Is it because there is some sort of review embargo going on? Since it started shipping to customers in late April early May? Just curious

[@DSDSDS1235]

somehow this thing that took them probably a lot more time to make was out earlier.

[@cliffordnelson8454]

Not really much difference from the 9560. Just newer processor. Now the case is a pretty old design.

[@Mahesha999]

Will battery go for 15 hours if one has FHD display?

[@WindowsCentral]

8 hours.

[@Mahesha999]

Windows Central FHD (1080p) goes for 8 hours, then how long 4k can go? 4-6 hours???!!!!

[@WindowsCentral]

I mean, i literally talk about this IN THIS VIDEO and the written review, linked. C'mon.

[@jibba0202]

If i buy FHD and plug it into a 4k monitor will it output 4k?

[@NeilAC78]

You would need a thunderbolt 3 to HDMI 2.0 adapter but yes it can.

[@connormccloy9399]

I thought thunderbolt three could only support 100 W.

[@byronb.]

It's just too bad Dell engineers can't get a GTX 1070 in the XPS 15 models. They would bury The Razer Blade 15 (2018), especially with Dell's superior reliability. Black Onyx would be the nail in the coffin.

[@tonyalford788]

Did he just say freedom numbers...

[@Bidwellz9]

i like cold to the touch, it says machine more than a toy

[@madmax1frass]

Truly a flexible PC.

[@MrJagschoice]

well explained.. Thanks!

[@KingSulley]

I think the Camera position is pretty bad, but if say you're having a business meeting your always in a 'power position looking down on those beneath you' aside from that atleast your S/O gets to see up your nose.

[@samareshdas767]

Hey man...ur video quality is not available on 720p and 1080p

[@Mattscreative]

processing takes time

[@DSDSDS1235]

IF my university will have this available, I'll probably grab this 9575 black with i5, FHD and 8GBs of RAM. Or maybe the new APU Envy 360 13".

[@DSDSDS1235]

The one criticism I had with the webcam is pretty much gone with this one. I am not gonna tippity type a lot when I am using that, or I'd be noisy. Then why not just go tent mode? That way the webcam is on top. problem gone.

[@DSDSDS1235]

Also, kudos for reviewing the FHD, i5, 8GB version. You are the only site I see noticing this model, which IMO is more value. Though I think Linus will notice this as well, he dwell on this since forever. I think Freesync and 75Hz would be nice too.

[@Bank-82]

we always satisfied with a new laptops...its always fast in the beginning, wait until 3 to 4 years...see what happen?

[@josesantos5065]

This Dell model has Wacom AES pen stylus technology

[@v9590]

Please link theme thank !😊😊😊

[@sglive2303]

Windows 10 april update just wiped out my samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd.

[@sglive2303]

I do clean install. after installation i just open edge thn i click control panel after click the icon my pc screen trun off nd everything wipe out.

[@DSDSDS1235]

F

[@gamingdragon1356]

i wanted to buy it . Then i saw the price and went for an acer spin nitro 5 ..................

[@gyozakeynsianism]

Great video as usual. Thank you. I still think 15 inches is too big for me. That and those stupid, stupid key switches! Why, Dell???? I just can't do those shallow keystrokes.

[@shuffy7243]

gyozakeynsianism to make the design and build sleek as possible

[@HugoCoolDude]

Its freedom units, not freedom Numbers :p

[@lloydirving5697]

HugoCool can you tell me why he called them freedom numbers?

[@djp_video]

FYI, Wacom is pronounced like walk-em.

[@WindowsCentral]

They should have had a better name.

[@PastorGooch]

12:54 that's a big kitty

[@mdkl_9540]

NOFX

[@willynordboe5853]

what the He** this modell charges through usb c, but the ordinary xps modell dont? why!???

[@piggyooi]

nice device to have

[@paulcotton5096]

Looks kinda heavy.

[@AzmolHossain01188a]

You forgot the Core i9 processor option.

[@WindowsCentral]

Not really, that's only in the 9570 XPS 15, not the 2-in-1.

[@AzmolHossain01188a]

Windows Central 🤦🏽‍♂️ I thought this 2-in-1 have the core i9 option. Dell has really weird laptop lineups and crazy names.

[@jackwindensky5606]

How are you going to recommend a 1300+ dollar laptop to the casual user or student? What word is to slow for you on a $400 dollar one? Does power point not boot up as fast?

[@mstb2023]

This would probably last throughout undergrad whereas I'm not sure the $400 one would. It would likely start to slow down and get laggy during that crucial senior year when you need it most!

[@Shakiahjprod]

2 in 1 + artists + content creators

[@AustinTheTerrible]

..Gaming?

[@cwilfried8040]

A nice PS4 ad...

[@Dmitrokras]

1500 for 8gb ram and not even 4k display.... Yeah right

[@WindowsCentral]

You can always get a cheaper laptop, but you're going to get what you pay for. You going for quality and something that you'll love to use, or something that'll save you a few hundred bucks, but be kinda gross? It's your call, but nothing is for free.

[@cjonwickham1933]

Solder ram wifi card? No second hdd/sata ssd uses m2 nvme full? Delete usb3 and hdmi no full sd. Heck no. Year 2020 hp envy 15.6 x360 and some 15.6 spectre x360 amd cpu stylus best buy...upgrade replace repair battery wifi card nvme and or hdd/data ssd and ram.

[@sijilo]

descendants

[@LUV2T8KU]

I'll stick with my Surface Book 2

[@HenilPatel89]

Man the battery life is horrible! Even with an i5 and 1080p screen? Gets you 8 hours!!? The new Huawei matebook x pro has a better screen and smaller batter (plus a touchscreen, better resolution and an i7 processor) gets you the same batter life if not more.. hmmm

[@WindowsCentral]

Yeah, but this is much more powerful hardware. MateBook X Pro is a 15W chip, this is 45W. MateBook has a (weak) MX150, this has AMD Radeon. Night and day in performance. Whether that matters to you is another topic.

[@kingdingaling781]

LAAptop

[@csibi96]

The most annoying laptop i ever had. Constantly regretting buying this thing. Could not even handle gif making in photoshop. I hate it so muccchhh

[@electricmiragemedia]

8GB soldered on a 1000 USD + laptop in 2018 is ridiculous. Obsolete within the year.

[@JadeBryanJardinico]

i havent seen any ultrabooks with non-soldered RAM for recent years now.

[@MatrixJockey]

MASCULINE MCGAINS you must have been living under a rock. There has no been non-soldered ram on ultra books in years!

[@WindowsCentral]

This comment is pretty ridiculous. We stopped "needing" more RAM about 10 years ago. 8GB is fine for the majority of people. Those who need 16GB (or more) know they need it. Most *think* they need it. Hang out in the IT world for awhile and see what people "need" for work and school.

[@pescarlerik]

Is that so? 8 GB should be more than fine for everyday tasks like normal web browsing, media consumption, office suite etc. However, as soon as you dig into more advanced tasks such as video editing, ps, illustrator, 3d modelling and not to mention gaming, your are def. going to benefint from >8 gb of RAM. And I'm quite sure the majority of people who would buy such an expensive premium device as the XPS 15 2 in 1 are all into the above mentioned. Also 8 gb in 2018 doesn't feel especially future proof. Really interested to hear your opinion about this ?

[@JohnSheehan72]

As an IT professional - the only reason I would need more then 8GB is if I'm sandboxing VM's for testing - and that's what my Precision Workstations (both desktop and mobile) are for. The rest of the day I'm sketching diagrams, in meetings, and occasionally programming switches and firewalls. To be honest, the 8GB with i5 is overkill for me as it is. When I spec a laptop, I usually use the 5 year rule - and I don't see this one not lasting that long barring catastrophic failure.

[@Al-wr2rw]

It's too big for a tablet, no one cares when there's the 9570 with GTX 1050ti.

[@WindowsCentral]

Well, if you wanted to use a pen the 9570 is kind of pointless. Presentation mode is also great for movies on the airplane. And people care. It's literally the reason why people kept asking Dell to make an XPS 15 as a convertible with pen. Get real, not everyone has your workflow or wants.

[@shuffy7243]

Ooooooooh burn

[@matt_mkv]

I had The 2-in-1 before I bought the 9570 and I really wish I kept the 9575. Runs cooler, better speakers, presentation mode came in handy, and outside of driver/compatibility problems with some games... the performance difference between the two for games was negligible. My 9570 had bad QA issues including a shoddy keyboard, backlight bleed, fans kept running when the laptop was closed, and it blue screened when pushed hard (games).

[@MrDucatiV4]

OP comment is stupid and irrelevant!