Dell XPS 17 9710 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 17 9710 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive 4k display

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

good battery life

excellent sound quality

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

no HDMI port

limited port selection

ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9710 and ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 33.29 cm x 22.89 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Platinum silver with black interior Mineral grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 14"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 133 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, Eyesafe technology, 0.1908 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H Intel Core i3 N305
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees Privacy shutter
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password, LED indicator, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - 3Y
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