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Dell XPS 15 (2023) Review - Refreshed Performance in a Familiar Design

  The 2023 Dell XPS 15 (model number 9530) continues to offer the same physical design that we've seen for the past four years, but now features upgraded Intel 13th generation CPUs and Nvidia RTX 4000 series GPUs. Despite the familiar chassis, there are some important updates to consider, including two display options - Full HD Plus matte IPS and 3.5K resolution OLED panel - both with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The Dell XPS 15 has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB-C port, a headphone jack, and a full-size SD card slot. It comes with a 720p webcam, Windows Hello IR camera, and an Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6 card (limited to Wi-Fi 6 due to antenna design). The keyboard has a low travel distance of 1.3mm, and the trackpad is large and precise. Under the hood, the XPS 15 offers Intel 13th generation H-series processors (Core i5, i7, and i9 options) and Nvidia RTX GPUs (4050, 4060, or 4070). It's worth noting that these GPUs are limited to 40W with a boost to 50W, making them less powerful than the