My Current Laptop Choice: Dell XPS 13, late 2017 model

Nov 17, 2017

In the months before Christmas each year I often report on my current laptop choice for productive travel work, and here’s this year’s choice: the brand new late-2017 release of the Dell XPS 13 (model 9370 is the one I am referring to). Here’s why I am recommending it:

  • I like a 13 inch screen for travel laptops, which it has.
  • My current work patterns no longer call for a tablet and I now prefer a regular clamshell, which this is. And I like a compact clamshell laptop if traveling a lot. Due to the Dell’s infinity screen, this is still the world’s smallest 13 inch laptop. (I still use my XPS 15 for more stationary work like desktop replacement with monitor). And it’s very very light.
  • The main reason for choosing this laptop over other small and lightweight 13 inch ones: this is one of the first laptops to come out with Intel’s brand new 8th generation processor, which is a quad-core processor in a dual-core footprint (called Kaby Lake R). So you get XPS 15 quad core performance in a tiny, battery-saving, footprint, and the reports are that it has blazing performance.
  • But don’t get this if you routinely use a webcam on your laptop… like on the XPS 15 the webcam is positioned wrong. I don’t use laptop webcams, so no problem for me.

I don’t have one of these yet (still using my Yoga 900 for travel and no need to upgrade yet), so my recommendation is based on third-party reviews, like this one. For detailed benchmarks on this new processor, read this article. Also, most listings for this laptop are for the older model, so be sure to find a listing for the new one like this listing.

Michael

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23 Responses to My Current Laptop Choice: Dell XPS 13, late 2017 model

  1. Gerry Wallace says:

    Michael,
    How do you find it’s battery life? Would it do ten hours with email usage and accessing web applications such as a CRM etc?

    • Michael Linenberger says:

      The linked review states 16 hours. As I mentioned in my article, I don’t actually own one of these yet because my Yoga 900 has not died yet, but based on reviews and specs, it’s my recommendation. Check out the linked article.

  2. George says:

    Yeah Dell Laptops in general are great. I’ve been using my Latitude for months now and it’s been working non stop ever since. It’s really a beast. One hell of a workhorse.

  3. shiva says:

    Thanks a lot for the info.

  4. Mycomment says:

    A good choice, and my laptop is 5 years old.

  5. XPS 13 is a great laptop with its almost bezel-less display. The 13 Inch footprint is great for travellers. the 8th Gen processors much powerful as compared to the previous generation processors so there is no compromise in the performance. Highly recommended for travellers and students.

  6. I am a journalist and I love carrying mine dell-XPS-13 lappy everywhere I go it has unique features and great display with a powerful processor.

  7. prism peter says:

    The laptop is very good I am also using its usability is very smooth and the graphics is best which you can use for playing games and you can download good games from Asus router support number

  8. Adam says:

    Great insight here! I am currently looking to purchase a new laptop. Do you have any recommendations?

  9. I work for a used laptop company in Dubai, and I agree with you Michael, Dell XPS 13 is still very popular. In fact, I personally used it myself.

  10. Boopathi says:

    I use Dell XPS 13. She is a non-stop working beauty beast. No more words to explain.

  11. 0xc0000185 says:

    The XPS 13 9360 overall is great, however, I would like to be able to adjust the display temperature setting to make it easier on my eyes

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  13. Sushant says:

    To be true, of all the laptops I have used, Dell offers a good build quality for all its laptops. Not saying that other laptops are bad, just that the Dell ones are a little better.

  14. rson says:

    Thank you for sharing this information. It was useful and interesting.

  15. Peter says:

    I am seeing a lot of good reviews of this laptop lately. Perhaps i should consider getting myself one. Thanks a lot for the information, great post!

  16. Talha says:

    Very informative blog, This blog helps me alot regarding research of Dell Laptop.

  17. yes, if we talk about dell vs hp, then dell is a good machine so far I think. well everyone has their own thoughts.

  18. dell laptops are far better than hp laptops and they are also available at cheaper price in pakistan.

  19. Saad says:

    Dell XPX 12 was a good option in late 17 but as in 2020 there are different new models to Look for. The model i prefer is MSI GE65 Raider 9SF. It is comparitavely cheaper than other with same specifications

  20. Gina says:

    Michael are you still changing laptops every year. And if so what are your laptops of choice now? Also how do you keep your travel laptop synced or containing the same info as your home one? Do you use a tech service to help you or do you figure out all these things yourself. Thanks.

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