Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. Dell XPS 17 9720: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 17 9710 and Dell XPS 17 9720 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 17 9710 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Dell XPS 17 9710 over Dell XPS 17 9720.
Dell XPS 17 9720 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 17 9720 is better than Dell XPS 17 9710.
2022 vs. 2021
Intel Core i7-12700H inside Dell XPS 17 9720 has a 44% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-11900H inside Dell XPS 17 9710.
Dell XPS 17 9720 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell XPS 17 9710. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Dell XPS 17 9710.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 17 9710 and Dell XPS 17 9720.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell XPS 17 9710 | Dell XPS 17 9720 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 17 9710 | Dell XPS 17 9720 |
Released | 2021 | 2022 |
Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 | Announced on March 3, 2022 |
Pricing |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 17 9710 | Dell XPS 17 9720 |
Dimensions | 14.74” x 9.76” x 0.77” (374.45 x 248.05 x 19.5 mm) | 14.74” x 9.76” x 0.77” (374.45 x 248.05 x 19.5 mm) |
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Colors | Platinum Silver exterior Black interior CNC machined aluminum in platinum silver with carbon fiber composite palm rest in black. | Platinum Silver exterior Black interior CNC machined aluminum in platinum silver with carbon fiber composite palm rest in black. |
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Display | Dell XPS 17 9710 | Dell XPS 17 9720 |
Size | 17 Inches | 17 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 17 9710 | Dell XPS 17 9720 |
Left (3)
Right (4)
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Right (4)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 17 9710 | Dell XPS 17 9720 |
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Memory | 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 3200 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM.2 x SODIMM slots. | 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 RAM.2 x SODIMM slots. |
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Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB 4TB 8TB PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 (32 Gbps) or Gen4 x4 (64 Gbps)2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe NVMe™ slots. | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB 4TB 8TB PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD.Up to 64Gbps.
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Connectivity | Dell XPS 17 9710 | Dell XPS 17 9720 |
Wi-Fi | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650s Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Intel Killer 1675 (AX211) Onboard Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Battery | Dell XPS 17 9710 | Dell XPS 17 9720 |
Size |
| 97 Wh 6-cell "smart" lithium-ion. |
Power Supply |
| 130 W USB Type-C power adapter Power rated at 5VDC/1A, 20VDC/6.5A. |
Software | Dell XPS 17 9710 | Dell XPS 17 9720 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home Pro Pro National Academic |
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Misc | Dell XPS 17 9710 | Dell XPS 17 9720 |
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Warranty | 1 Year Premium Support | 1 Year ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite Service |
Key Features | Dell XPS 17 9710 | Dell XPS 17 9720 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 17 9710, a 17-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 with 6GB GDDR6 70W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 17-inch XPS 17 9720 was introduced by Dell about a year later in early-2022. It comes with up to 14-core Intel Core i7-12700H with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 with 6GB GDDR6 70W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell XPS 17 9710 and Dell XPS 17 9720 have the same 17-inch display size. In addition, the Dell XPS 17 9710 weighs 4.87 lbs. about 1% heavier than the 4.79 lbs. Dell XPS 17 9720. Moreover, measured at 14.74” x 9.76” x 0.77”, the Dell XPS 17 9710 share the same chassis as the Dell XPS 17 9720.
There are a toal number of 7 ports and slots available on Dell XPS 17 9710. That includes three Thunderbolt 4 ports, a lock slot, a full-size SD card slot, and a headphone jack. With that said, it has the same number of ports and slots as the Dell XPS 17 9720 including four Thunderbolt 4 ports, a lock slot, a full-size SD card slot, and a headphone jack.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 17 9710 supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For Dell XPS 17 9720, it supports up to 64GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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