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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | About 76.8 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5-4800) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | About 120 GB/s (LPDDR5X-7467) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | Intel AI Boost NPU, about 11 TOPS (AI & machine learning) (accelerates on-device AI tasks) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13700H (Raptor Lake, 45 W) CPU: 14-core / 20-thread, up to 5.0 GHz; Core i9-13900H option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB up to RTX 4080 12 GB plus Intel Iris Xe (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Meteor Lake, up to 45 W) CPU: 16-core / 22-thread, up to 4.8 GHz; Core Ultra 9 185H option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB, RTX 4060 8 GB or RTX 4070 8 GB plus Intel Arc Graphics (handles graphics and creative workloads) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | April 2023 | February 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued (2024) | Discontinued (2025) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical | Up to 500 nits typical (400 nits OLED) |
| Color | 100% sRGB (FHD+) or 100% Adobe RGB / 94% DCI-P3, HDR400 (4K+) color | 100% sRGB (FHD+) or 100% DCI-P3 (OLED) color |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) | Up to 120 Hz (screen refresh speed) |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 pixels; optional 3840 × 2400 touch (total screen pixel count) | 1920 × 1200 pixels; optional 3840 × 2400 OLED (total screen pixel count) |
| Size | 17-inch (Diagonal) | 16.3-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | InfinityEdge 16:10 IPS display; optional 4K+ touch (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) | InfinityEdge 16:10 display; FHD+ 120 Hz IPS or 4K+ OLED touch (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,849.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,899.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦2,589,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦2,659,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i7-13700H (14-core, up to 5.0 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB; Core i9-13900H with RTX 4060 / 4070 / 4080 options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16-core) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB; Core Ultra 9 185H with RTX 4060 / RTX 4070 8 GB options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Dell |
| Model | Dell XPS 17 9730 (2023) | Dell XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2024 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Platinum Silver with black carbon-fibre palm rest (official factory color options) | Graphite or Platinum (official factory color options) |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum with carbon-fibre or woven glass-fibre palm rest (premium chassis for durability) | CNC-machined aluminum with Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest (premium chassis for durability) |
| Weight | 2.22 kg (non-touch) / 2.44 kg (touch) (varies by configuration) | 2.13 kg (non-touch) / 2.2 kg (OLED) (varies by configuration) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | Standard: 16 GB LPDDR5X 7467 MHz (soldered); 32 GB or 64 GB configurations (higher multitasking capability) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 4 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), full-size SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6E (Killer AX1675), Bluetooth 5.2. | 3 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), full-size SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours (Dell-rated, FHD+) with 97 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 19 hours (Dell-rated, FHD+ model) with 99.5 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) |
| Charging | 130 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) | 130 W USB-C charger with ExpressCharge (supported charging methods) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual-array microphones with AI noise reduction (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) |
| Speakers | Quad speakers, 8 W total, Waves Nx 3D audio (enhanced audio output for media) | Quad speakers, 8 W total (enhanced audio output for media) |
| Webcam | 2.25 mm 720p webcam with IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello (sharper video calls) |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) | Backlit zero-lattice keyboard with capacitive touch function row (illuminated keys, edge-to-edge design) |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) |
| Security | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Seamless haptic glass touchpad (invisible, pressure-sensitive navigation surface) |