With Intel’s launch of their newest 11th technology Core merchandise, code-named Tiger Lake, it’s time for the autumn refresh from Intel’s prospects, and one of many first out of the gate is Dell who’s refreshing the XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1 to make the most of the latest processor. Last 12 months, the XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 was one of many first available on the market with Intel’s first correctly launched 10 nm laptop computer components, with the XPS 13 9300 displaying up a bit afterward. For Tiger Lake, each fashions are getting refreshed with availability on September 30th for each of the brand new fashions, which at the moment are each branded the identical 9310 collection from Dell.
XPS 13 9310
The massive adjustments for the XPS lineup occurred with the earlier technology, with Dell shifting to a 16:10 show, and together with the newest iteration of their Infinity Edge show. Both the clamshell XPS 13 and convertible XPS 13 2-in-1 with the brand new refreshed design transfer Dell at or close to the highest of the pack for the 13-inch vary, and you probably have not checked out the evaluations for the clamshell XPS 13 and 2-in-1 but, please do, as nearly all of the design is shifting ahead to this new mannequin 12 months except some processor updates.
| Dell XPS 9310 Lineup | |||||
| XPS 13 | XPS 13 2-in-1 | ||||
| CPU | Intel Core i3-1115G4 2C / 4T 1.7 GHz – 4.1 GHz Intel UHD Graphics 48 EUs 1250 MHz Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Core i7-1165G7 Intel Core i7-1185G7 |
Intel Core i3-1115G4 2C / 4T 1.7 GHz – 4.1 GHz Intel UHD Graphics 48 EUs 1250 MHz Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Core i7-1165G7 |
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| Memory | 8 / 16 / 32 GB LPDDR4x-4267 i3 limits reminiscence to 3733 |
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| Display | 13.4-inch Display Base: 1920×1200 InfinityEdge 100% sRGB With or with out Touch Optional: 3840×2400 Infinity Edge HDR 400 90% P3 Touch |
13.4-inch Display Base: 1920×1200 InfinityEdge 100% sRGB Touch Optional: 3840×2400 Infinity Edge HDR 400 90% P3 Touch |
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| Storage | 256 GB to 2 TB PCIe Three x4 NVMe | 256 to 1 TB PCIe Three x4 NVMe | |||
| Wireless | Killer AX1650 Wi-Fi 6 2×2:2 Bluetooth 5.1 |
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| I/O | Thunderbolt Four x 2 Micro SD Headset 3.5mm |
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| Webcam | 720p with IR | 720p | |||
| Battery | 52 Wh 45-Watt Type-C Adapter |
51 Wh 45-Watt Type-C Adapter |
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| Dimensions | 296 x 199 x 14.Eight mm 11.64 x 7.82 x 0.58 inches |
297 x 207 x 14.35mm 11.69 x 5.15 x 0.56 inches |
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| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.64 lbs Non-Touch 1.27 kg / 2.Eight lbs Touch |
1.32 kg / 2.9 lbs | |||
| Starting Price (USD) | $999 | $1,249 | |||
| Availability | September 30, 2020 | ||||
For the Tiger Lake refresh, Dell is providing the Core i3-1115G4 as the bottom, the Core i5-1135G7 because the mid-tier, and the Core i7-1165G7 as the highest mannequin on the 2-in-1, and the XPS 13 clamshell retains the identical lineup, however provides the Core i7-1185G7 on the high-end. Along with the brand new processor choices comes the introduction of sooner reminiscence as properly, with 8-32 GB of LPDDR4x-4267, up from LPDDR4x-3733 final gen.
With Tiger Lake additionally comes Thunderbolt 4, and Dell gives this on each fashions, nonetheless using the USB Type-C connector, however providing further options and efficiency. Thunderbolt Four is the one true one-stop-shop for connectivity, with each Thunderbolt Four port supporting your complete array of connectivity, video, and energy necessities, whereas USB Four over Type-C is a little bit of a multitude, as anybody port may assist an array of choices. Thunderbolt Three had pretty broad assist, so hopefully Thunderbolt 4…
