DELL XPS 13 VS DELL XPS 15 (Skylake) Comparison!

The Dell XPS 13 (9350) and XPS 15 (9550) has been refreshed with Intel's Skylake. The Dell XPS 15 also has a new but familiar design. Check out my review and comparison of the recently refreshed Dell XPS 13 and Dell XPS 15.
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[@Mr.Pop0]

as a student ima have to go with the 13, i need that batt life to go all day and i need it to take up the least amount of space in class

[@CocoPebz]

Hiya Matt, I just do Perfume Reviews & need a laptop that's good for editing (I use Sony Vegas to edit) Would you recommend I get the 13" or the 15"? Thanks in Advance for your reply 😊

[@canoopsy]

Great stuff Matt! Love the look of these laptops.

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Canoopsy! The screens our insane.

[@leftajarandy]

You're a legend mate. Absolute gem of a video. Thanks for making it.

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@AshTailor]

Some beautiful laptops buddy. I honestly think these can go toe to toe with the Surface book. I'd like to check it out in person! Lovely video my Canadian buddy!

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Ash!! My British buddy!

[@Hamzawy001]

i will buy xps 15 i'm a programmer and that would be better for me 😍 and sometimes i would like to play some games

[@Winter896]

They both sounds good, thank you for your review, made my choice a lot easier. I will go for XPS15

[@MatthewMoniz]

You're welcome! Glad I could help and you'll love the XPS 15!

[@SirW0nka]

Wow your channel has gone a long way. I think you should do a refresher with the newer iterations.

[@Zyphr--]

I want the XPS 13 with: Intel i5 8GB RAM nVidia GTX 960m 256GB SSD ...but that's just not possible

[@kingarkamani1455]

it's possible

[@Zyphr--]

it isnt i think. Link?

[@kingarkamani1455]

vincent_g are you talking about the gcard?

[@Zyphr--]

im talking about the XPS 13 with the Nvidia 960m

[@kingarkamani1455]

ok have it and get the best full size graphic card you can buy and also get an external eGPU ,and connect it through the thunderbolt and play whatever you want at best fps.

[@MetalxAssassinx]

your video was high quality, and the only video that provided a nice video footage to compare the two laptops on their size and power with nice details to hear.I don't usually give a thumbs up, but damn you deserve one! good job and thank you.

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Hussain!! I truly appreciate it!

[@OULIED2]

thank you. I was about to get the xps 15, but now I know to get the xps 13. I already have a custom built powerhouse, so thanks for the final thoughts at the end.

[@MatthewMoniz]

You're welcome Ardy! I'm glad it helped and thanks for watching !

[@OULIED2]

+Matthew Moniz of course! you've just nabbed yourself a new subscriber :) keep up the content.

[@SvDKILLSWITCH]

The XPS 15 is such a great looking machine. I'm currently using an Asus ZenBook UX303LN with a dual-core i5-4210U and a GeForce 840M and while the XPS 15 would give me much more power on hand for my work, I've probably got more pressing things to finance. Maybe at the end of this year I'll spoil myself a bit with the inevitable updated XPS 15 (Kaby Lake processor and Pascal graphics anyone?).

[@KevinShroff]

So did u get it?

[@pringlized]

I was wondering the same thing

[@tesspaysattention]

I like the XPS13 better, but I will need it for video editing. So I will be buying the XPS 15 in the end. I couldn't make up my mind until after watching your review, exactly because they seemed so similar. Thanks for the great review!

[@pringlized]

Great video Matt. Thank you for putting in the time on this.

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Jim Pringle you're welcome Jim!

[@junecadsawan527]

everything is make sense Matt...good job!!! i'm still confused which is better for me mostly i use for games and i'm planning to edit some photos and video. hope you give me some advise which one is better for me. thank you. Happy New Year!!

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks June!! If you plan on gaming and editing video you will want to go for the xps 15. It has a more powerful graphics card.

[@ryanceestah]

Of the 20 something reviews I've watched on the Dell XPS 15 9550, this one is my favourite. I love how in depth you go with it. I recently watched your ASUS Zenbook review and I wish you structured your review of the XPS 15 9550 like that in terms of thermals and assessing gaming performance. Would it be possible if you could create a video showcasing the gaming performance on the 4K XPS 15 since there's not enough information online? Thanks in advance and keep up the good work!

[@MatthewMoniz]

+ryanceestah thanks Ryan! I appreciate it. I didn't structure this one as its more of a comparisons and these two laptops are not in the same category. I have not reviewed the xps 15 by itself yet which I plan to very shortly and it will be structured like the zen book. Thanks again for watching !

[@Bruh-im6dt]

Thanks this video helped A LOT and I made the choice to get the xps 13 and it was one of the best buys I've ever made for on the go work. I made sure i hit that subscribe button!

[@MatthewMoniz]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@ChristianDiekmann33]

Thanks for the comparison. Helped me a lot with my decision.

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Christian Diekmann You're welcome Christian!! = ) I'm glad you found it helpful. Which one are you going with?

[@ChristianDiekmann33]

XPS 15 : )

[@Sergeantcruz1216]

I bought the 13 inch display with touch screen 16GB of RAM and 1 TB of SSD. Absolutely perfect weight, size portability, fits in the back pack live a glove! Best laptop I have ever owned. Slight heating issues when browsing through youtube videos. Outstanding battery life time. Bought the additional battery and thunderbolt adapter for HDMI use. I am ready for anything!

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Conrad Cruz Nice! It certainly is an awesome laptop!! I'm glad you're loving it. You went all out and it should last you years to come! Thanks for sharing Conrad.

[@onlyy823]

Outstanding review! one of the best. But unfortunately we don't have Dell XPS 15 inch version yet here in India...

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks ! I appreciate it. Damn that sucks, when is it coming to India?

[@12345Davidjones]

Subscribed. Great video! which one do you think will be better for programming and last me many years to come? both are very powerful machines no doubt however I don't see myself purchasing another laptop anytime soon.

[@MatthewMoniz]

+David Chuks Thanks David!! = ) If you're just programming, browsing the net and consuming media you should be fine with the XPS 13.

[@JoseLavoie]

I have the XPS13 laptop and i absolutely love it. Initially, i wanted something portable and i was debating if i should get a tablet or a laptop. I ended choosing the XPS13. But now my needs changes, I need more screen real-estate to work. If only it had a bigger screen... Oh wait, they have the XPS15 model! It's in the mail, should be in next week. It's the regular HD screen but with the 84Whr, they advertise up to 17h of battery live but in real live condition i'd expect something closer to 12h, which is still head and shoulders above the competition, specially considering the size!

[@Mad.Maxx.77]

I've got the newest XPS 15 9560. Love everything about it except the weight. Coming from a MacBook Pro (13 and 15). Might return my XPS 15 for a 13, but not sure I wanna give up this awesome 4K 15.6" touch screen. Great video!!

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks man! The weight isn't too bad considering it's 15"

[@pringlized]

I feel ya. I've got a 13 and absolutely LOVE it, coming from a MacBook Pro 13. I would have liked more performance and a dedicate nvidia video card. Pondered the 15 but after playing around with my friend's I realized it was just too heavy (and big for my taste) for me to be lugging around every day.

[@anthonydoesntknowbest]

Awesome review Matt! I've been looking into the xps 13 and the zenbook. Hope to make my decision soon.

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Anthony! I'd lean towards the xps 13 but the zen book is good too.

[@anthonydoesntknowbest]

+Matthew Moniz Thanks for the response! Is there a significant difference between the screen quality of the 1080p model and the QHD display? Are you able to notice on a 13 inch display? And is the QHD worth the investment? I am currently content with the 1080p model.

[@OandC123]

Thank you and i can now make my decision confidently . Quick and efficient comparison, Great job.

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Grim .Steel You're welcome! = ) Which one are you going with?

[@OandC123]

The XPS 13 , i only need to use it for Microsoft programs, surfing, Photoshop.

[@douglaslbutler]

nice review big guy. a lot of youtube reviewers are calling the New XPS 15 a BEAST, seems like you just stopped short of saying that...

[@MatthewMoniz]

+DL Butler Thanks!! = ) It's a beast for it's size, that's for sure! I have my full review coming out in the next few weeks.

[@prz88]

Great Video, I'm only unsure about getting the Xps 15 because I saw in some forums about many bugs on the computer, the sleep issue, the space bar issue, etc. I'm really in between both.... I would prefer the xps 15, but I know nothing anymore...

[@asm3282]

good video but I have some questions you didn't answer : does the 15" model fit in a backpack like the 13" model ? is the 13" SSD significantly slower ? for software engineering will I ever need the 960m ?! should I get a Macbook or one of these ? thanks in advance for the reply

[@roshpai]

Amazing video, really helped me decide on which laptop to get (dell xps 13), looking forward to more awesome content from this channel!

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Roshan! I'm glad you found it helpful. I will have my full review on the refreshed Dell XPS 13 next week.

[@_justkent]

i prefer buying the xps 15. now, my problem is where can i buy laptop? is it online or in store? any suggestion?

[@wowitswill]

Great Video! how's the fan sounds and heating on these machines?

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks William! Fans under full load can get a little loud. As for heat, it does get a little hot when gaming or running a demanding game but it handles it fine.

[@jlollitsac]

I ended up buying the dell xps 13 (9350) with maxed out specs over the newer xps 13. I would've bought the Kaby Lake version but the Intel Iris 540 graphics on the skylake easily outperforms the newer intel 620 graphics. i7-6560 skylake processor CPU Intel iris 540 graphics 16GB DDR4 RAM 512 PCIE NVME SSD QHD+ (3200 x 1800) infinityEdge touch display Thanks for the help man! subscribed!

[@PraveenSewak]

Lj Castillo what do you use it for?

[@jlollitsac]

Praveen Sewak some video editing and light photoshop. I don't use it for games since I'm not much of a gamer.

[@yash24600]

You have a great future ahead of you! Keep up the great work!

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Yashit Maheshwary Thank you Yashit!!! = ) I appreciate the comment!

[@BradSnyder1]

Great comparison as always Matt!

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Brad Snyder Thanks Brad and Happy New Year!

[@amine7513]

great review matt ... witch one would you suggest for video editing ? i the 13 model looks amazing , but i'm afraid the screen is too small for that

[@MatthewMoniz]

+ryad dadi Thanks Ryad! = )For video editing you will want the XPS 15. It has more cpus and a dedicated GPU. The Dell XPS 13 is to weak unless you plan on only editing 720p video.

[@bradjacques9406]

Hi Matt. after all recent BIOS updates does the xps 15 run quiet when only doing productivity work and browsing the web, watching you tube? I'm looking to replace a 6 yr old first gen i7 quad core VAIO which had been a great workstation, however fan noise has always been annoying at times. I'm thinking maybe the xps 13 might be less annoying considering I don't do video editing, only photo editing in lightroom

[@maxsilbert]

Great review. I don't understand how you can be happy with the audio though lol. I'm glad that use headphones anyway.

[@MatthewMoniz]

The audio isn't great but it's not bad. Headphones are always better

[@810cam]

This video was very helpful! Im going off to college in a few months and am serious considering these but im still not sure whether or not the 15 will too inconveniently large... Any suggestions??

[@elsieinthevoid]

Cameron Been seriously considering these too. From what I hear, the 4.4 lb weight on the 15 isn't too bad to carry around, especially if you're keeping it in a case in a backpack to and from classes. So if you really like the bigger screen and the better specs, it'll probably be worth a tad bit extra weight that shouldn't be too bad.

[@LordBlob1]

I got my XPS 15 2 days ago with 32GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. Did they bump the max specs? Fantastic video btw

[@tyrelledavenport106]

Harry How is it working for you so far? I was thinking of buying that model?

[@LordBlob1]

Tyrelle Davenport It's great! I do a fair bit of video editing which it has no problem with and it's nice having that extra bit of storage. I think 500gb really isnt enough for me because of all of the video files/games i keep on it. The 32GB of RAM only really makes a difference over 16GB with video editing. Even then, it's a bit overkill. I'd only recommend this over the other model if you need the extra storage and/or edit a lot. Other than that, they will perform the same pretty much everywhere else. Overall it has been excellent. Very good performance and it looks great too.

[@AndroidTech]

Awesome Video Matt!

[@MatthewMoniz]

+ANDROID TECH Thanks! = )

[@wackoconqueso]

Great video and I'm glad I found it as I'm trying to decide between these two. I realize this is very subjective, but do you really notice the difference with the size? I've always used a 15 inch and I'm concerned about such a small screen. I just don't know what to do! Will the additional 2 inches be that noticeable? Thanks for the vid.

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Rob The great thing about the 15-inch Dell XPS is it actually feels like a 14-inch since the bezels are so small. It's actually the same size as a 14-inch laptop. I definitely prefer it over the 13-inch model.

[@zapeppa]

If you're running virtual machines a lot (for school), which one would you prefer? If I buy the 13 I will get 16 gb of ram, but love the fact you can upgrade to 32 gb on the 15.. Kind of torn between the two right now because I love the small form factor on the 13. Will be using an external monitor when working at home anyway

[@siuolLaw]

I'm currently using a MBP 13 inch Retina Late 2012 and so far my laptop has shut down on it's own less than 10 times I believe in the last 4 years? However, I realise that it's starting to slow down. Not in terms of booting up time or anything big but it's when I watch KZbin videos, I like watching the videos in full screen but when I switch back to default view, it's not the smoothes when it comes to the transitioning from default view to full screen and vice versa. There is noticeable lag when I swipe for mission control but only when I put it to sleep a lot due to coursework purposes and there can be a lot of tabs opened. All these web browsing is done on Chrome, if that makes any difference. My question is, should I get the Dell XPS 15? I definitely want a 15 inch screen, a 16GB of RAM and quad-core i7 processor. What are your thoughts? I can also settle with 512GB/ 256GB SSD since all my work are on Google Drive.

[@GioacchinoGargiulo]

These may be a good upgrade over my current laptop, waiting for the full review!

[@MatthewMoniz]

What's your current laptop ?

[@GioacchinoGargiulo]

This is almost identical, can't find the exact same model though www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-V3-572G-70TA-15-6-inch-Platinum/dp/B00KCT41VS

[@GioacchinoGargiulo]

The only complaints I have are the weight and the display

[@hypersonic2757]

I'm thinking about getting the 15 in the next month or so. As far as gaming, I was happy to see the framerate on D3 be so high. I mainly would be playing that but I do play more demanding games from time to time. Do you think the i5 is significant for my needs or would the i7 be significantly better/more future proof for medium gaming? I realize the dedicated graphics is the most important for that, but am not sure how much of a role the processor plays.

[@MatthewMoniz]

For gaming the i5 is fine. Only get the I7 if you need to edit video. Gaming is more about the gpu

[@alexamol7229]

Great video Matt. I like the 2 models but I would like to know your opinion about using the xps 13 for coding and programming on Ubuntu. Would you think the 13 will do a great job ? I don't need to play or edit videos, and the heavy programs that I use are Matlab and some virtual box machines. What you think about that ?

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Alex! The Xps 13 is more than capable for what you described. Just make sure to get the most ram you can get if you're going to using a lot of virtual boxes.

[@MikaelPorttila]

Excellent comparison video Matt! :) I'd like to know how the Dell Xps 13 performance running Heroes of the Storm - Is it possible to crank up the graphics but lower the resolution and still get playable frame rates (around 60 fps)? :)

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Mikael Porttila Thanks Mikael! = ) If you leave it at 1920 x 1080 and drop the graphics it might be playable. I will be doing a full test for my full review on the XPS 13, so make sure to keep your eyes open for it = )

[@pithikoulis]

What about coil whine? If I use the intel gpu and I scroll in the browser, I hear some annoying noise from inside the laptop.

[@Maximilan20]

Hey Matt, I wanna buy the xps 13 for portability and off course power. Can it really handle 1080p editing on Premiere Pro without hiccups?off course the xps 15 is enticing...

[@inrainbows1615]

What a great video! This is what I looking for. I have some questions Is xps15 portable for collegue students(boy)? and what is real size of xps15 . you said It's like 14inch

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Seong-il Yun Thanks! = ) It's definitely portable, especially for a 15-inch laptop. It is like a 14-inch laptop because the frame size is the same as most 14-inch laptops. Hope that helps!

[@tommyknockers1606]

Excellent review but I'm still undecided. I'm looking at both as refurbs so the price is about the same. Both i7, 16GB and 512SSD setups with 3k/4k screens. I understand the dual vs quad proc and lack of the 960 on the 13 but I won't game on it or do any heavy lifting (CAD, PS etc). Mostly media consumption and MS Office productivity tasks, but I'm coming off an older xps studio 1640 and I'm worried the 13 screen will feel too small when at home for long periods. This will be my daily driver at home and on the go so I'd like it fairly light with decent battery (7-8 hrs) which is right between the two. I've test drove a Surface Pro 4 for a couple days and at work it feels fine but at home it feels small (the difference between sitting at a desk close to it vs sitting back on my couch).

[@Lochnessdot]

great video. When I was in best buy, I saw the DELL XPS 15, It felt great. But the price tag........... It is truly a great laptop though. I am currently trying to save up for this laptop.

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Jordan! Compared the competition, the price is probably the best bang for your buck. If you end up getting it let me know how you like it!

[@Lochnessdot]

I 100 percent will!

[@SyrMatrix]

Would the dell xps 13 be any good for 1080p video editing with the i7 processor, 8gb ram, 256 SSD, and the Intel HD Graphics 5500? Please respond thanks :)

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Charllie It can do it, but it will be really laggy. I would still recommend the XPS 15 for video editing even at 1080p.

[@SyrMatrix]

+Matthew Moniz For the XPS 15 would you mean the one with the i7 6700HQ processor, 8gb ram, GTX 960m, 256 SSD, and the full HD screen?

[@abhijeetahluwalia2403]

Great Video Matt! It was exactly what I needed to know. I would definitely go with Xps 13!

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Abhijeet! Nice it's a great ultra book let me know how you like it!

[@danymanchster1759]

So I am a student and I usually open multiple browsing windows on chrome and firefox, open word, open power point, and open excel all at the same time. would the xsp 13 be able to handle such workload without any lagging?

[@OshyNeed]

Should i buy it? I mostly i just watch youtube and netflix and use some documents. I am worried because i don´t know if i will get used to the 13 inch screen coming from a 20 inch monitor.

[@josephremington5750]

Would the XPS 13 be good for music production programs like Fruity Loops?

[@pringlized]

Ya, it will work fine. I'd go with at least 8GB RAM and get a bigger M2 hard drive.

[@lukyluke993]

Like always a great video and it is just fun to watch. Keep it going and I will buy a XPS 13 for working and studying. Cheers

[@MatthewMoniz]

+lukyluke993 Thanks! Nice you'll love it

[@th0ge]

Your videos are very well made.

[@MatthewMoniz]

+SandwichTurtle Thanks Sandwich Turtle!! = )

[@afzalchishti9092]

Great video! Would you suggest a dell xps 15 or a macbook air or pro? I am going to university next year, and plan on doing a lot of coding, bit of photo and video-editing!

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Afzal Chishti Thanks Afzal! The Dell XPS 15 is much more powerful than the MacBook air and the MacBook Pro 13-inch variants. It's definitely the best bang for your buck performer. The dedicated graphis card is perfect for photo and video-editing!

[@AppSniped]

Where is the Dell XPS 13 trackpad driver you mentioned to resolve the issues? I'm not aware of any driver for the trackpad on the Dell website.

[@MatthewMoniz]

+AppSniped It was part of a big windows update so if you're fully updated then it's already installed.

[@SiyathWidyaratne]

Hey Matt, awesome review! Have you used the HP Spectre X360, and if so which would you recommend?

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Siyath Widyaratne Thanks Siyath!! No I have not, unfortunately. I've been trying to get my hands on one, but haven't had any luck /=

[@SiyathWidyaratne]

No problem, thanks for replying so quickly!! :)

[@aaronharstine881]

Would be great to see a comparison of the XPS 15 and the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Pro

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Aaron Harst The Ativ Book 9 Pro Plus would be the better comparison but it's using a dual-core broadwell CPU and doesn't have a dedicated graphics card like the XPS 15. The XPS 15 has a lot more power behind it and uses a quad-core. The XPS 13 would be a better comparison. Thanks Aaron for watching!

[@aaronharstine881]

The book 9 pro has the quad core 6700hq and gtx950m graphics. Their new 15in is the pro model the plus is the ultrabook.

[@MatthewMoniz]

Weird I was looking at their website and it didn't show it. Did another search and now it does! Sounds good I'll request a review unit !

[@aaronharstine881]

www.samsung.com/us/computer/pcs/NP940Z5L-X01US

[@aaronharstine881]

+Matthew Moniz great! that will be an awesome comparison, Samsung is an underrated pc maker.

[@shiba.kc518]

Which brand of laptop is better for graphic design???

[@123Handbuch]

Why didn't you mentoin the developer versions? How is Linux Support on XPS 15?

[@izharfikri3724]

is it worth for student mechanical engineering??.. will use autocad, solidwork apps

[@TimKralik]

awesome video Matt its definitely been a great help in decising which one to go. Xps 15 it is!

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Tim Kralik you're welcome Tim!!

[@TianWu]

Great stuff dude! Nicely done!

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Tian!

[@preetishgungabissoon1761]

Nice comparison

[@johndaniel21343]

Thank you, great presentation. I appreciate it so much!

[@MatthewMoniz]

+jmdemers2134 Thanks! = ) I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@jackcheek4594]

So I am looking at getting one of these laptops but am still not to sure on which one I wanna buy. I am not looking at doing to heavy gaming, only light indie games, but I do use the Adobe Creative Cloud for light video editing and graphics design. I would like it to be as portable as possibly but what would you suggest is better, would I be able to run and edit videos efficiently on the XPS 13 or would I see an extreme performance boost using the 15?

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Jack “Lunanix” Cheek I mean you can edit videos on 13 but it will be very laggy and slow. If video editing is a big part of your day to day tasks, I highly suggest opting for the XPS 15.

[@jackcheek4594]

+Matthew Moniz It's not really a day to day thing for me more of a side project, and I have a desktop in which I currently do it. I just want something powerful enough to be able to do it portable and reliably on the go as I am quite often not at home.

[@TimbiHoang]

THANK YOU for very good recommending comparison between the two XPSs. Im so excited to wait for the 4K i7, 512GB SSD model which the most money burned one. But seems it gonna bring me to the good-hood of using experience. :)

[@kamikazemind327]

I have the XPS 15 and I have two complaint. My screen was flickering brand new from Microsoft Store but I believe an update fixed that. Also, when I put in sleep mode it literally loses 40% of battery after like 6 hours. I'm hoping an update solves this because that really is a bummer being that this is a beautiful crafted and seems to be great running machine. Any tips?

[@blackpenor]

+kamikazemind327 Hibernate if you're going to leave it inactive that long. Sleep should only really be used if less than 1 hour between activity.

[@FPSkarim]

Never put it on sleep for that long..

[@kevinxin1545]

+WinR CK Yeah that's what I was gonna say. If you really wanna let it sleep that long you might wanna just hibernate or simply turn it off instead

[@pedzamani6855]

Hi There, have you got a recommandation for 2x1 5000 inspiron 13 of 15 inch? i really don't know which one i need to chose cheers!

[@nebo86]

Would be better if nvidia 960 have 4gigs of ram...thinking about buying 15, currently using 17in 4 years old dell inspiron...im afraid if the screen going to be small after years of using 17

[@markg5465]

MATT. I really love the xps 13 EVERYTHING IS AWESOME but I also need a dedicate graphics card but the xps 15 is worse, battery life , bigger. what do you suggest?

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Mark Green (markgreen) If the laptop has a dedicated graphics card the battery life is always going to be worse than one without it. My suggestions is to get the XPS 15 but with a 1080P display.

[@markg5465]

Matthew Moniz Thx :D

[@markg5465]

+Matthew Moniz but an 15 inch laptop with 1080 display is kinda low dont you think? i really need a compact laptop with a dedicated graphics card (gtx960) what you would suggest ?

[@markg5465]

Matthew Moniz MATT there is a new XPS 13 with IRIS graphics should i buy it?

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Mark Green (markgreen) For gaming no! WHat type of games do you play?

[@balajisundarrajan9684]

Great video Matt ! quality content

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Balaji and for taking the time to watch.

[@mateo...]

Awesome video, Matt. Two of the best laptops on the market.

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Mateo! I agree they are amazing.

[@NotebookOnCinema]

Hey Matt where did you buy the 15'? Online? Im looking for a new portable editing machine and before I grab the Macbook pro which will cost over 3K, I want to weigh my options. let me know. Thanks.

[@MatthewMoniz]

Hey Gerson I bought it online from the Dell website. The Dell XPS is much more affordable than the MacBook Pro and you get more bang for your buck

[@NotebookOnCinema]

+Matthew Moniz I was looking on the website but i only see an 8gig (you had mentioned 16gig of ram) do you mind providing a link? So you would say this is right up there with the macbook pro? (im a serious filmmaker and im about go to shoot my next film in about a 2 months so im getting all my gear updated and wanted another option other than apple)

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Gerson Jonathan Peña Here you go : www.dell.com/us/p/xps-15-9550-laptop/pd?oc=dncwx1623h&model_id=xps-15-9550-laptop It's definitely right up the alley, in fact it has better hardware as well all for a lower cost. If you're not using Final Cut Pro, I'd get the Dell XPS 15 over the MacBook Pro.

[@NotebookOnCinema]

+Matthew Moniz Thanks, appreciate it!

[@ArmaanGiria]

hey Matt. can u please review the DELL XPS 15 SKYLAKE laptop.. a full review for the xps 15

[@MatthewMoniz]

I plan too I bought the laptop for myself. It will be out later this month or early March. I have a few more reviews to take care of first. Thanks Armaan!

[@ArmaanGiria]

Ur channel is great.. Keep on doing the good stuff 😀

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks! I'll keep it going as long as your watching :)

[@chriswood1149]

I own have just purchased the XPS 15 - FHD/i7/16gb/512Gb SSD. Lovely machine. I do find the keyboard to be a bit uncomfortable, because of the large trackpad/palmrest, this has pushed the keyboard further back. Thinking of replacing it with the XPS 13 - FHD/i7/8gb/256Gb SSD. Would you say the XPS 13's keyboard is better due to the smaller trackpad? Also, do you think I would see much of a performance drop in day-to-day use? I occasionally encode videos so I assume this would take longer with the dual core i7. Thanks

[@bunnniel]

+Chris Wood post that on Reddit if u need help :)

[@nasus.r5141]

Dell XPS 15!VS Lenovo Yoga 910 Comparison?

[@varunmishra9867]

i'm confused which one to buy . my daily tasks include programming with r and hadoop,web browsing,moderate gaming(like spiderman shattered dimensions,arkham knight). so which is better for me ?? i even got doubt of buying the touch or non-touch version

[@MatthewMoniz]

The dell xps 13 can handle all the producitivity tasks like you mentiuoned but if you plan on gaming you'll definitely want the XPS 15. I'd go with the 15.

[@varunmishra9867]

thanks man !! will u suggest the touch or non-touch for my usage level??

[@soccer6946]

just subscribed to your channel! love you videos man. Keep up the great work. (:

[@anuprathod2315]

I personally like 13 but I even like to work autocad but thing is I don't spend lot of time on that so which should I buy 13 or 15

[@MatthewMoniz]

If you don't spend much time on it then the 13 should meet your needs

[@zzMjRzz]

The trackpad issue is completely resolved on the skylake and non skylake versions?

[@MatthewMoniz]

+zzMjRzz yup!

[@ifoundmywings2]

I need a highly portable laptop with ability to run Autocad, Archicad, Revit, Sketchup, Photoshop etc, will the XPS13 Handle the use of 3d with only 8 GB of RAM? The 15" is really too big for me to carry around everyday..

[@MidnightMuzic]

You could always upgrade the ram easily but for the type of work your doing generally the bigger screen will benefit you better. Just remember that the 15" is just the screen size and not the body itself. The Xps 15 has the 15" screen in a 14 in form factor and the 13" is a 13" screen in a 12" form factor

[@ifoundmywings2]

Thank you for the advice, I went to check out some 13" models and I didn't realise just how small it was, not great for my work. So I've decided on the 15" in the end. Hopefully the extra heat won't be a problem. Thanks again for the information!

[@tristanlefou]

Great vidéo as usual, i have to change my computer i can save 150 euros buying the broadwell signature version i7 compare to the skylake i5 Dell version! My question is about the trackpad, with the updates Will i have the same on both computer i Think thats what u say! I come from a MacBook Pro and i dont want to be disapointed with the trackpad! Sorry for my english!

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Loeil ! That's correct the updates will resolve any trackpad issue with the Dell xps 13. Whether you buy the latest refresh, the one with broadwell or the original back in February with haswell. The trackpad is really good almost MacBook Pro good

[@tristanlefou]

+Matthew Moniz thank you! I was worried because of the Many vidéos we can find on KZbin with this issues. Have you ever try a signature version do you Think its a good value? Its new in France so nobody can Tell me. However i guess its better to buy the i7 moreover for 150 euros less!

[@mankeertrandhawa]

Being a student I would prefer the xps 13 cause of the battery life. But because I'm an engineering major, I ended up getting the xps 15 due to the performance requirements for using cad software.

[@MatthewMoniz]

I agree! If I was just taking notes and browsing the web the xps 13 would be plenty. Thanks for watching !

[@johndaniel21343]

I read on the product reviews the XPS15 emits an irritating sound. Is it right? Do you know if they fix the problem?

[@MatthewMoniz]

+jmdemers2134 What kind of sound? The fans can get loud sometimes but besides that there is no other type of sound

[@Macsk8ing]

Great videos, another channel I can subscribe to!

[@MatthewMoniz]

Thanks Marcos! Welcome to the channel : )

[@werbnnerf]

you're Portuguese aren't you I knew it Nice video, covered the differences well thanks

[@MatthewMoniz]

Yup! I'm Portuguese. Thanks Juan!

[@Stonehengoo]

that's why you're very attractive :)

[@werbnnerf]

Stonehengoo omg thank you

[@stivan5526]

dude, im using architecture software such as Archicad, Cinema 4D, photohop, ravid and autocad. which one should i buy?

[@sanazbani1427]

Did you end up choosing?

[@stivan5526]

nah.. i bought msi gs73vr. it can handle all program like a boss. www.msi.com/Laptop/GS73VR-6RF-Stealth-Pro.html#hero-overview

[@sanazbani1427]

thanks!

[@GregSoledad]

I would love to own a DELL XPS 15 *drools* (I'm a graphic designer and video editor) Have the 15" Retina MacBook Pro mid-2015... and... it... doesn't hurt to have this Windows laptop. It's the best I've ever seen (I've held the DELL XPS 13 and i really can't work anymore on a screen that small).

[@clyonsvt]

I got the XPS 15 (i7 1080p version) a few days ago. Performance is fantastic and the trackpad blew me away. I agree with everything you said. The battery life is probably the biggest letdown. Having 56 watt hours just isn't enough, even for the 1080p version. getting the 84 would probably bump my battery life from 4 to 6 hours. Personal opinion, I think 4k on anything smaller than 20" or so is overkill. Very unnecessary and in laptops and phones it is just a good way to get less battery life. Wish dell would have given more flexibility on the 1080p version

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Corey Lyons If you saw the screen on the 4K version you wouldn't say it's overkill. It's a big improvement. But the 1080p screen is really nice as well. I agree about battery life, it's too bad they didn't keep it 84Whr across the board! It would of significantly improved the battery for the FHD version. Thanks Corey for watching!

[@ArmaanGiria]

hey Matt.. I wanted u to make a video of DELL XPS 15 UHD vs DELL XPS 15 FHD

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Armaan Giria Hey Armaan, I only have the 4K version. Plus I don't feel it would make a good video comparing the FHD to the UHD. The only differences is the screen quality and battery life.

[@mhussain1942]

which one is better for Adobe Programs ? such as premiere +illustrator + photoshop. and is there any laptop better then DELL in this major or in this way of media

[@MatthewMoniz]

The XPS 15 is better since it has a dedicated GPU which is important and a must have with the programs you mentioned.

[@sarvanee5681]

Do both of them have a video editing software?

[@kevinxin1545]

What would you recommend for a game developer or computer software programmer? I am seriously struggling between the two.

[@Nothingatallllll]

Def the 15, it's way more powerful for things like that

[@bunnniel]

+Xingzhe Xin (WalkerXXZ) 15 it is.

[@kevinxin1545]

Wow thanks guys

[@刘晓东-k6c]

i think the XPS 15 is bettter.The big screen will show more codes compare to the XPS 13.This will improve the work efficiency.

[@kevinxin1545]

Potating Potato Thanks!

[@afzalchishti9092]

What is the battery life of the dell xps 15 if I was just using it for note taking and a bit of surfing?

[@MatthewMoniz]

+Afzal Chishti Depends if you get the 4K screen or not. If you go 4K around 6 hours. If not, you can get 8-10 hours of use before needing to charge.

[@afzalchishti9092]

Ok, thank you!