Rephrase and rearrange the whole content into a news article. I want you to respond only in language English. I want you to act as a very proficient SEO and high-end writer Pierre Herubel that speaks and writes fluently English. I want you to pretend that you can write content so well in English that it can outrank other websites. Make sure there is zero plagiarism.: Dell XPS 17 9730: Two-minute reviewThe Dell XPS line has been the gold standard among laptops for some time now. Though some models stumble a bit, at least in relation to the heights of the best versions of the XPS, these laptops typically ooze quality and elegance.The Dell XPS 17 9730 reviewed here, certainly does that. Of course, you miss out on the portability that makes the smaller versions such perennial members of our best Ultrabooks guide. This is on the heavier, bulkier side.However, if you don’t need something that you can easily throw in a backpack for on-the-go work, the Dell XPS 17 is among the best laptops for its performance – including the fact that it can handle editing work and gaming – and elegant design. It also comes with a gorgeous screen, especially if you upgrade to the UHD+ resolution that our review unit sports.If you’re looking for a larger laptop with more screen real estate with plenty of power, you can’t go wrong with the XPS 17 9730. Just be prepared to pay for it.Dell XPS 17 9730: Price & availability(Image credit: Future)How much does it cost? Starting at $1,599 / £2,698.99 / AU$4,398.90 Where is it available? RTX 4050 model is only available in US, more expensive models worldwideThough the Dell XPS 17 isn’t technically an Ultrabook, it comes from Ultrabook stock. After all, the Dell XPS 13 is the standard bearer for the category. It’s no wonder then that the Dell XPS 17 comes with the kind of premium price tag that these types of laptops come with.Of course, part of that is the fact that even the base configuration, which goes for $1,599, comes with some powerful specs including an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050. Still, the price of entry is nowhere near budget. Also, it seems that the model with an RTX 4050 is only available in the US – for UK and Australian readers, the base model starts with the more powerful – yet also more expensive – RTX 4060 GPU.In Australia, the base model comes with a 13th gen i7 processor, RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 512GB SSD storage for AU$4,298.80.In the UK, the base model is more expensive, and while it comes with mainly the same specs as the Australian Dell XPS 17’s base model, it only offers a minimum of 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD storage for £2,698.99.You’ll have to spend even more if you want the review unit with its 32GB of RAM, slightly more powerful RTX 4060, and UHD+ screen. Specifically, you’ll have to spend $1,949 / £3,099 (about AU$2,990).Now, the best 17-inch laptops usually aren’t cheap. You can save a little money on an LG Gram if you don’t need all that power and want something a little more lightweight and portable. But, you’re still spending around $1,400 on one.If you’re okay with a more gaming aesthetic and want some power to go along with that large screen, there are some other budget-ish options, such as the Acer Nitro 17. Its starting price of $1,249.99 (around £980 / AU$1,860) offers a bit of a saving, though you won’t end up with quite as elegant of a computer. Dell XPS 17 9730: SpecsThe base configuration of the Dell XPS 17 is already pretty powerful with a 13th-Gen Intel Core i7, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD (in the US, at least). But, there’s plenty of customization to add even more power and/or storage. You can also choose a more powerful i9 CPU, up to an RTX 4080 GPU, and up to 64 of RAM. You can even upgrade to an 8TB SSD (technically two 4TB SSDs). Swipe to scroll horizontallyThese are the specs for the Chillblast Evolution ComponentDell XPS 17 9730 base configurationDell XPS 17 9730 review configurationDell XPS 17 9730 max configurationPrice$1,599.00 (about £1269 / AU$2,453) $1,949 / £3,099 (about AU$2,990)$4,299 / AU$9,550.20 (about £3,409)CPUIntel Core i7-13700HIntel Core i5-14600KFIntel Core i9-13900HGPUNvidia GeForce RTX 4050Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080RAM16GB LPDDR532GB LPDDR564GB LPDDR5Screen17-inch, FHD+ 1920×1200, 60Hz, Non-Touch, Anti-Glare, 500 nit, InfinityEdge17-inch, UHD+ 3840×2400, 60Hz, Touch, Anti-Reflect, 500 nit, InfinityEdge17-inch, UHD+ 3840×2400, 60Hz, Touch, Anti-Reflect, 500 nit, InfinityEdgeStorage512GB M.2 PCIe SSD1TB M.2 PCIe SSD8TB M.2 PCIe SSDPorts4x Thunderbolt, 3.5mm Combo-Jack, SD card reader4x Thunderbolt, 3.5mm Combo-Jack, SD card reader4x Thunderbolt, 3.5mm Combo-Jack, SD card readerWirelessIntel Killer Wi-Fi 6 1675 (AX211), 2×2, 802.11ax, BluetoothIntel Killer Wi-Fi 6 1675 (AX211), 2×2, 802.11ax, BluetoothIntel Killer Wi-Fi 6 1675 (AX211), 2×2, 802.11ax, BluetoothCamera720p @ 30Hz webcam720p @ 30Hz webcam720p @ 30Hz webcamWeight5.10 lbs. (2.31 kg)5.37 lbs. (2.44 kg)5.37 lbs. (2.44 kg)Dimensions19.50 x 374.45 x 248.05mm (0.77 x 14.74 x 9.76 inches)19.50 x 374.45 x 248.05mm (0.77 x 14.74 x 9.76 inches)19.50 x 374.45 x 248.05mm (0.77 x 14.74 x 9.76 inches)Beyond the internal specs, you also can choose between two different panels. There’s the more basic non-touch 1920x1200p screen or the one reviewed here that’s 3840x2400p with touch capabilities. Dell XPS 17 9730: Design(Image credit: Future)It’s very largePowerful components insideLimited amount of ports, but they’re versatileAs you would expect with a 17-inch laptop, the Dell XPS 17 is large. And, unlike some models such as the LG Gram, it owns it instead of trying to balance that with portability. It weighs over five pounds to start, which while technically portable, is not the kind of weight you want to carry around all day if you’re hopping from coffee shop to coffee shop.The Dell XPS 17 is not for that person. Instead, it offers the kind of components that typically can’t fit in those smaller models. So, it comes with a dedicated GPU (you can choose between the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 406, 4070, and 4080) and you can also max out specs that you’d otherwise couldn’t with a smaller (and thinner) laptop, as you can upgrade to up to 64GB of RAM and 8TB of storage.Since this is a Dell XPS laptop, it’s also a gorgeous computer with a platinum silver exterior machined aluminum shell with a black carbon fiber covering around the keyboard. It’s like a BMW version of a laptop.(Image credit: Future)Since it’s on the bigger side, that means it comes with a large 17-inch screen. While I’ll go into further detail on the display below, I’ll just mention for now that it has ‘Infinity edge’ bezels, so they’re tiny, and the upgraded UHD+ version reviewed here also has touch capabilities. On that note, the panel feels very high quality when using the touch functionality.Port-wise, the Dell XPS 17 skews a bit more Ultrabook-ish with just four Thunderbolt ports and an SD card reader. However, all the Thunderbolt ports have power delivery and DisplayPort capabilities, so you can use an adapter to plug into an external display if that monitor doesn’t have USB-C inputs.Since I’m used to using smaller laptops, the large keyboard and trackpad are a bit of an adjustment. However, they’re also of high quality and don’t create any issues other than being different from what I’m used to. Probably the biggest adjustment is that the keyboard is set further back than I would like. But, again, that’s just personal preference.Dell XPS 17 9730: Performance(Image credit: Future)Powerful performanceGreat color accuracy and coverageWebcam just 720pDell XPS 17 9730: BenchmarksHere’s how the Dell XPS 17 9730 performed in our suite of benchmark tests:3DMark: Fire Strike: 21,588; Time Spy: 9,467GeekBench 6: 2,504 (single-core); 13,214 (multi-core)Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Gathering Storm: 122fps @1080p25GB File Copy: 12.9Handbrake 1.6: 5:10CrossMark: Overall: 1,895 Productivity: 1,776 Creativity: 2,115 Responsiveness: 1,657Web Surfing (Battery Informant): 9:05:31 As someone who gets their hands on a lot of gaming computers, I’m always surprised when I get something that can hang that’s not really intended for that purpose. So, when booting up the Dell XPS 17, I can honestly say that I was surprised.Whether you’re a bit shy about your extracurriculars or need a laptop that has the horsepower to handle editing work (within reason), the Dell XPS 17 is more than capable. The review unit tested here…
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