MacBook Pro 15” (2017) vs. Dell XPS 15 9560: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the MacBook Pro 15” (2017) and Dell XPS 15 9560 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook Pro 15” (2017) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2017) is better than Dell XPS 15 9560.
Slightly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i7-7920HQ inside MacBook Pro 15” (2017) has a 6% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7700HQ inside Dell XPS 15 9560.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) - Intel Core i7-7820HQ
3,573
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) - Intel Core i7-7920HQ
3,410
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) - Intel Core i7-7700HQ
3,208
Dell XPS 15 9560 - Intel Core i7-7700HQ
3,208
Dell XPS 15 9560 - Intel Core i5-7300HQ
2,685
Dell XPS 15 9560 - Intel Core i3-7100H
1,610
Dell XPS 15 9560 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 15 9560 is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
Supports larger memory
Dell XPS 15 9560 supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Pro 15” (2017). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
Max system memory size
Dell XPS 15 9560
32 GB
MacBook Pro 15” (2017)
16 GB
Supports faster memory
Dell XPS 15 9560 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Pro 15” (2017). It supports up to 2400MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
Memory type and speed
Dell XPS 15 9560 - DDR4
2,400 MHz
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz
Upgradable storage
Dell XPS 15 9560 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
| Slots | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
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| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
Has four more ports and slots
Dell XPS 15 9560 has more ports and slots count than the MacBook Pro 15” (2017). It has nine versus five amount of ports and slots on the MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
| Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
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| Battery gauge button | No | Yes |
| full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
| HDMI | No | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | No | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x4 | Yes |
| USB-A | No | Yes x2 |
| Total | 5 | 9 |
More versatile connectivity
Dell XPS 15 9560 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the MacBook Pro 15” (2017). It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
| Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
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| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | Yes |
| full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
| HDMI | No | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
| USB-A | No | Yes |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Release Date | Announced on June 5th, 2018 | - |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
| Dimensions | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) | 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) |
| Weight | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) |
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| Colors | Space Gray Silver |
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| Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
| Size | 15.4 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
Left (2)
Right (3)
|  Left (5)
Right (4)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
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| Memory | 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
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| Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD |
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Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
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Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
| Size | 76 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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| Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter | 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.50VDC/6.67A. |
Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
| OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
| 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 |
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Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
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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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Dell XPS 15 9560 |
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