Dell XPS 15 9550 vs. 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3): Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell XPS 15 9550 and 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Dell XPS 15 9550 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 15 9550 is better than 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Intel Core i7-6700HQ inside Dell XPS 15 9550 has a 47% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7567U inside 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Dell XPS 15 9550 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro GTX 960M 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
Dell XPS 15 9550 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
Dell XPS 15 9550 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Dell XPS 15 9550 has more ports and slots count than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has nine versus five amount of ports and slots on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Ports | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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Battery gauge button | Yes | No |
full-size SD card slot | Yes | No |
HDMI | Yes | No |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | No |
power port | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | Yes x4 |
USB-A | Yes x2 | No |
Total | 9 | 5 |
Dell XPS 15 9550 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Ports | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | Yes |
full-size SD card slot | Yes | No |
HDMI | Yes | No |
power port | Yes | No |
USB-A | Yes | No |
2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than Dell XPS 15 9550.
2017 vs. 2015
The 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 23% lighter than the 3.9 pounds Dell XPS 15 9550.
Weight | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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Pound | 3.9 lbs. | 3.02 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.77 kg | 1.37 kg |
Prices
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Availability | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Released | 2015 | 2017 |
Release Date | - | Announced on June 5th, 2017 |
Pricing | - |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Dimensions | 14.06 x 9.27 x 0.45 - 0.66 in (357 x 235 x 11 - 17 mm) Width: 14.06” (357 mm) Depth: 9.27” (235 mm) Height: 0.45 - 0.66” (11 - 17 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) |
Weight |
| Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) |
Colors |
| Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Left (5)
Right (4)
| Left (2)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage |
| 256GB 512GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Wi-Fi |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Size |
| 49.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life |
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Power Supply | 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.50VDC/6.67A. | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro | Shipped with macOS Sierra |
Built-in Apps |
| Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
Audio |
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Misc | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Security |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | - | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | Dell XPS 15 9550 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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