Very nice overview of this device. I for one am shocked that we are nearing 2022 end heading in 2023 and we still have tablet competitors to the Surface being released without two things that EVERY device in this category needs. 1) A built in stand direclty deployable from the tablet itself 2) The pop up functionality on the keyboard folio. If you want a true laptop experience the flattened keyboard on the desk is never comfortable for any extened use. I don't understand why we get these gorgeous machines coming out from Dell (etc) without these two additions. You can keep the folio keyboard thing you want, but at least include a built in stand within the tablet body. Even if you pull the tablet off occasionally and carry it with you in the kitchen or wherever - you now have no way to stand it up in any useable way without lugging the keyboard folio with you. I personally detcach my Surface Pro often and just use it as a media device with the built in stand. Just my $.02 here! Cheers
It does seem odd and I certainly won’t be swapping my pro 8 for one. I am also disappointed with the 12th gen cpu so far but will put it up against the i5 in my sp8 and see how it does
Because the Dell XPS 2-in-1 laptop doesn't sell well but the Surface Pro does. A lot of OEMs are ditching their 2-in-1 laptops for these hybrid tablet/laptops as their 2-in-1 device.
Remember Surface doesn't exist to make Microsoft money, it exists to drive PCs forward. Other PC OEMs will cut corners for profit reasons. Just the way it is.
Surface pro 7 is also disappointment, unless u go for i7 model which highly priced. My surface pro i5 always get over heated frequently as it doesn't include fan
Great overview. I'm debating between the Surface Pro 8 or this but the only dealbreaker for me is that it doesn't have a built-in kickstand. Can't wait for the review.
hi David big follower of ur channel since last year but i wanna ask please if u can make a video on how to clean gaming laptop like vents and overall the best way that would be a great video suggestion. ur the best!!!
They should have made a flip at the back cover like Microsoft surfaces, otherwise the design is very amazing, I'm very eager to but second hand if unable to buy new one. respect from Somalia thanks Mash
that cpu runs faster than my 10750h at 45-55w on my hp spectre while the fans are blasting :), so while its not quite there with my ipad pro M1 having full windows enables a lot, and those scores are quite good for it being passively cooled.
yes 12th gen with its efficiency cores has made some great strides in CPU performance, my biggest disappointment is the iris gfx though, intel really need to improve their integrated gpu's!
It does look nice and it feels like its good quality... probably the typing on that keyboard will be fine for short periods of time.... To be honest this would be really cool as a second pc to stream games using Xcloud and reading books / manga / light novels digitally.
@@acknowledgedofalltheconseq366 Yup, 😄 but personally that's what I would use it for... (maybe it's just me, I really prefer to have less things but for them to be high quality)
I am glad to see this review. I just got a Surface Pro 8 but considered this or waiting for the SP9. I didn't like the lack of a kickstand on the Dell. The surface stand goes almost 180 and makes the surface more versatile when you aren't at a table. Curious about battery life though.
@@XJLCA well it is detachable, it is supposed to be brought everywhere where everyone can see it. Sure look is something we should consider. If it is a PC where i keep it inside my room i wouldn't prioritize the look. I would even choose a regular laptop if the look when i detach it is a bit strange
2 years ago I have bought a dell’s 2 in 1 laptop with basic specs like i5 10th gen 8 gb channel 1 ddr4 ram 512 ssd . But it’s not smooth. I think maybe it’s because of intels integrated graphics card in my laptop . Do you think nividia graphics card would improve the performance?
No swappable SSD, No 5g on launch, No kick stand and no 120hz not to mention the specs are outdated and surface 9 5g is right around the corner. Honestly what was Dell thinking of like seriously why would anybody choose this over a surface 8 business or surface 9 5g
Yeah there is no way i would swap my sp8 for this one and I am also disappointed in the 1230u so far, only 2 p cores and worse gfx than surface pro 7, 7+ and 8 😢 not sure how dell can copy the surface but make it worse 🤣
If that’s not the nail…The surface 8 has the two thunderbolt ports, headphone jack and proprietary charging port that can deliver usb c speeds. Granted you got to use the surface dock but it frees up the other 2 thunderbolt ports for more versatility.
I don’t quite like the Apple Eco, but their iPad is kinda the best I could find to use as a tablet/laptop also nothing beats the sound. Non apple fan! I’m just impressed by this 1 device!
I just got the XPS13 9310. It's pretty but gets extremely hot on the bottom. It also freezes and is difficult to unfreeze after I've used it for about an hour. It's a shame because otherwise it's nice. I wish it came with a sleeve like the 2 in 1 has. It also has just one thunderbolt port. When I look in the "events" it shows events from back in May which is 5 months ago and I'm wondering if someone else had this before me? I may send it back. The heat, and the freezing is so bad when I'm trying to get work done.
it used to give chipset error. now it gives processor error. motherboard replacement fee is close to half of the product. I wouldn't be crazy to buy it.
Ah, the ole-kickstand-trick! Yeppers, without the kickstand this Dell is now off my radar. There are occasions when my tablet will be located where space is quite limited. There, its keyboard cover will take up too much room or not at all fit in the desired location. Also, because of wrist issues, its non-sloping keyboard makes it a deal breaker as well. Thus, the Surface kickstand and keyboard will be extremely useful; okay returning to the Surface Pro line.
I would definitely ditch the rear camera (who takes photos with a tablet anyway) and have a better cover with lifted angled keyboard with a space between keys and a sturdy kickstand on the back. Hope Dell will fix this in the next iteration. I would buy this device but only with better cover case.
What was Dell thinking with the standing out camera on the back? Am I right that you can't lay it flat on a table for drawing? If the folio would be a back and a keyboard part and so backcover would flatten that out ok but you can't seperate the folio right? Come on Dell. That's a great device but the folio is garbage. I have a Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 and this three year old device has a kickstand and a good folio. Just give me the Latitude-line fanless with 12th Gen CPU (and maybe for the XPS pricepoint. The actual latitude is nearly double as pricy as the XPS).
Not a fan of that keyboard cover at all. Would like to see a side by side comparison with the surface. I had the surface 8 pro and absolutely loved it. Only issue it had for me was the display which looked really washed out.
Can you please give me advice what laptops I need to buy which I need to use it as a tablet without keyboard . General using fast and long life battery .... Please
Hi mash iT. Based on your experience if picking "GPU only " mode in nvidia control panel is going to have the same impact like disabling advanced optimus in terms of gaming fps ?
Pure dgpu=mux dgpu>advanced optimus dgpu>optimus dgpu There's a small 3 or 4% performance difference between using regular mux and advanced optimus mux
Too expensive for the weak performance that's throttled. But I finally figured out the target audience: my partner. She likes to do RUclips viewing, some emails, a bit of word processing, some viewing of photos, a video conference once in a while, and she likes to look good with something sleek and modern. So every few years she changes her notebook for something more new (and her smartphone too). That's the target audience.
@@MashITTech work mostly - web design so a lot of tabs + affinity designer. Some media consumption too. The M1 is great but I've just got a Galaxy Fold 4 and would rather switch back to Windows. I'm leaning towards one of the new Galaxy Book2's with the AMOLED display, though the Zenbooks look good. I just can't work out whether an Intel or AMD chip would be better.
Nicely done. Ok so I'm here trying to understand why it is that expensive....it's not the most aestetically pleasing tab, it's not the best performing, it's not the most SPECed, it's not the brightest, it's not the most versatile, it's not the longest lasting, it's most definitely not the most futuristic....help me here, why would I buy this over like say the Samsung tab S8 ultra for instance which is basically at the same price point and apparently better in virtually everything?
Check out my review I just released! This is exactly my thoughts! My surface pro 8 which is 1 year older performs better, has more features and is much cheaper! I am not sure what dell was trying to achieve here
I wonder if the battery is replaceable in this. It was the reason I returned my surface pro 8 and got a MacBook Air, that and the buggy note taking software was frustrating, and the battery lasted 3-5h at 60hz
@@MashITTech actually I finally ordered x17 with i7, 3070 and that qhd! it's arriving soon. can't wait to game on that one. I am curious how qhd and 3080 will be. now they even give 3080 to both 15 n 17 models
Don't buy a device with a kickstand and one of these detachable floppy keyboards. I have an acer switch alpha 12. i bought a couple of years ago and it's a nuisance messing with the kickstand and keyboard. Better to buy a 2-in-1 with a stiff hinge. so much more flexible and usable. E.g. if you need to try type with it sitting on your knee, the kickstand can't go back further than your knee...meaning the keyboard if right up close to your stomach...a real nuisance. With a rigid hinge 2-in-1 you can move the keyboard away from you a bit more and type more comfortably. Just my two cents.
IMO, I think Dell should have kept the XPS 13 a thin clamshell ultrabook. From what I see here, it's basically a disappointing Surface Pro knock off with far too many compromises to be able to compete with Microsoft's original. In this arena, the Microsoft Surface Pro is still the king. Nothing else comes close. Where the clamshell ultrabook design was the standard by which all others were compared, this version is just an also-ran to Microsoft's. Surface Pro line.
The only point of the Surface or any other tablet-laptops is the pen. If the pen is trash the whole device is pointless. At that point a regular laptop + an iPad/Tab S is cheaper and more value. SP8 just barely became viable for art projects.
I've been looking for a real Surface Pro 8 competitor. I really prefer an OLED with a 120hz display in a 2 in 1 Windows device.. I might need to wait for a year or two to see one so I can upgrade my Surface pro 7. I don't really mind if it has a powerful chipset inside or not as long as I can do office work, entertainment and for my mobile workshop as my extra income.
Would love to know why EVERY OEM that copies the Surface Pro goes for a folio design instead of a kickstand. It's inheritantly worse. Suspect it comes down to cost. That crappy case will cost a lot less than engineering a hinge.
Yeaaaaaaaa, looks like a nice premium device, but honestly the surface pro is just so much more polished with it's quality of life features like the kickstand, the tilted keyboard, the hideaway stylus, and the rounds bits
When are these greedy manufactures going to move away from 8 GB RAM as the base configuration? Come on, it's not 2010 anymore! It makes it e-waste right out of the box really. Especially with Windows. LOL
I bought the I7 version only because I had dell rewards money to spend. Luckily, I only payed 800 bucks out of pocket. I wouldn't have payed full price for it. At the end of the day, it's actually a slightly above average laptop, but if I had a choice, I probably would have waited for the SP9. Unfortunately, it's been a while since Dell has made a good laptop that would wow me.
I like the brick style design more compare with surface, though did hope they can add kickstand. Considering upgrading old pro x to this or maybe pro 9 Intel version.
HI DAVE, IM BACK TO THE UNI FOR MBA NEXT YEAR. IS XPS 13 GOOD FOR UNI? OR SHOULD I GET A MACBOOK AIR2 OR SURFACE PRO 8? JUST A GRAP & GO WEB BASED STATION, CAUSAL VIDEO EDITING FOR MY BLOG. I'VE M51 R2 FOR GAMING, STILL RUNS SMOOTHLY.
In your case the MacBook Air would serve you best. Battery is the best, it’s a great all round device and you can video edit on it unlike surface or xps 👍
Hmm. . .Yeah a passively cooled device is nice for being quiet, but that performance is an absolute deal breaker considering the Surface Pro 9 is right around the corner. Plus for a little bit more you could get and Asus Z13 with a much more powerful cpu and an Nvidia 3050/3050ti. And that keyboard is all kinds of wrong. I had the first gen surface pro and I got a case for it that covered the kickstand and tried using the same folding back idea as a kick stand. It was incredibly wobbly and no where near as versatile as the kickstand. A little disappointing in my eyes, but I'm glad there are alternatives.
yep, I had the pro 1 too and had that original flat keyboard with the worst keyboard typing experience known to man 🤣 I certainly won't be swapping my pro 8 for this and I am looking forward to see what M$ can do with the pro 9
Not a real 2-in-1 if one needs the cover to use it. As a tablet it seems quite terrible, for the size, weight, and sharp lines. Not versatility as a rotatable 2-in-1 of olds.
It's kinda sad there is no flip-around keyboard like it used to. This stand feels like a half-ass solution that would annoy the fuck out of me, if I was using it on a daily basis. On the other hand, I will never understand why the old 2-in-1 used to have a different keyboard layout from the regular XPS 13 (Page up, page down right above left and right arrow keys). If it wasn't for this stupid layout, I would've probably gotten it over the regular XPS, so I would be able to flip it around and use my custom keyboard. Other than that, it looks pretty nice. Would be nice for coding, if I wasn't so lazy. HAHA
Why not buy Lenovo duet 5i in less money 512 16 and better 12th gen processor ......if Dell thinks that people would buy this thing for this much money then they absolutely crazy .......way expensive......
Very nice overview of this device. I for one am shocked that we are nearing 2022 end heading in 2023 and we still have tablet competitors to the Surface being released without two things that EVERY device in this category needs. 1) A built in stand direclty deployable from the tablet itself 2) The pop up functionality on the keyboard folio. If you want a true laptop experience the flattened keyboard on the desk is never comfortable for any extened use. I don't understand why we get these gorgeous machines coming out from Dell (etc) without these two additions. You can keep the folio keyboard thing you want, but at least include a built in stand within the tablet body. Even if you pull the tablet off occasionally and carry it with you in the kitchen or wherever - you now have no way to stand it up in any useable way without lugging the keyboard folio with you. I personally detcach my Surface Pro often and just use it as a media device with the built in stand. Just my $.02 here! Cheers
Not sure why Dell bothered to make such a poor copy of a Surface. What a shame.
It does seem odd and I certainly won’t be swapping my pro 8 for one. I am also disappointed with the 12th gen cpu so far but will put it up against the i5 in my sp8 and see how it does
@@MashITTech surface pro 9 is expected to use a more powerfull P series processors. Hopefully they wont have performance issues
Because the Dell XPS 2-in-1 laptop doesn't sell well but the Surface Pro does. A lot of OEMs are ditching their 2-in-1 laptops for these hybrid tablet/laptops as their 2-in-1 device.
Remember Surface doesn't exist to make Microsoft money, it exists to drive PCs forward. Other PC OEMs will cut corners for profit reasons. Just the way it is.
Surface pro 7 is also disappointment, unless u go for i7 model which highly priced. My surface pro i5 always get over heated frequently as it doesn't include fan
Engineer A : What name should we give it ?
Engineer B : IDK, it cost a lot ?
A : Yes.
B : XPS, then ?
Thanks for the review. Exactly what i was looking for as im interested in this xps and the upcoming surface pro 9
it's neat and beautiful. I think this kind of laptop is good for guys who have another pc. Hoping for your deep review
Working on that now 😀👍
YAY!!! Hope everting is going your way and Super Great Review as always 👌👍🙌😃
thank you mate, all good here! How are you doing?
Great overview. I'm debating between the Surface Pro 8 or this but the only dealbreaker for me is that it doesn't have a built-in kickstand. Can't wait for the review.
Halfway through the review! Hoping to have it done by the weekend! Sorry they take me so long but I have a lot to test
Hope that Surface pro 9 would have a built-in fingerprint scanner like this one and the Huawei matebook E/matebook E Go
Great review. Thanks !
hi David big follower of ur channel since last year but i wanna ask please if u can make a video on how to clean gaming laptop like vents and overall the best way that would be a great video suggestion. ur the best!!!
Good idea. I will see what I can knock up when I have a few minutes spare. Thanks for your support 👍
They should have made a flip at the back cover like Microsoft surfaces, otherwise the design is very amazing, I'm very eager to but second hand if unable to buy new one.
respect from Somalia
thanks Mash
Great video, but if you could brighten the video a little. The video is generally dark, not enough light to see the laptop a bit clearer.
that cpu runs faster than my 10750h at 45-55w on my hp spectre while the fans are blasting :), so while its not quite there with my ipad pro M1 having full windows enables a lot, and those scores are quite good for it being passively cooled.
yes 12th gen with its efficiency cores has made some great strides in CPU performance, my biggest disappointment is the iris gfx though, intel really need to improve their integrated gpu's!
@@MashITTech cross our fingers and hope that when meteor lake launches with an arc graphic tile it’s much better than the current stuff
yes, I am living in hope! I had hoped we would get arc in 12th gen but I was sorely wrong
@Mash IT never waffles. Great reviewer! Nailed this Dell and they should bloody listen to the man too.
thank you mate. and I really do wish Dell would start listening to their customers, they make some crazy choices!
For me no kickstand makes it looks cleaner
It sure does but is it worth it for the cost in usability?
@@MashITTech well it's detachable, prefer cleaner or instead i would just use ordinary laptop.
Can’t nothing in the world beat the good ole iPad Pro 12.9 M1 baby 😎
Haha I do love the iPad but iOS still frustrates me! Why can’t apple just give us FCP and logic for the IPP already!
@@MashITTech I use my MacBook for logic , final cut pro and protools .
It does look nice and it feels like its good quality... probably the typing on that keyboard will be fine for short periods of time....
To be honest this would be really cool as a second pc to stream games using Xcloud and reading books / manga / light novels digitally.
it does look and feel good, I just feel at the moment dell have really over priced it! I am sure we will see some good discounts soon
@@acknowledgedofalltheconseq366 Yup, 😄 but personally that's what I would use it for... (maybe it's just me, I really prefer to have less things but for them to be high quality)
how are you?,you uploaded awesome -😉
I am good thank you. How are you? And thank you 😀👍
All good things come in a box in a box
lol
Wondering what are your thoughts on the hp envy 16, have you tried it ? I'm reading some good reviews about it
Oh wow, I missed that one! Might see if I can get one in
I am glad to see this review. I just got a Surface Pro 8 but considered this or waiting for the SP9. I didn't like the lack of a kickstand on the Dell. The surface stand goes almost 180 and makes the surface more versatile when you aren't at a table. Curious about battery life though.
but the separated stand makes it looks cleaner
@@munawwiruljamal4149 Yeah, it is all abou the looks, isn't it?
@@XJLCA well it is detachable, it is supposed to be brought everywhere where everyone can see it. Sure look is something we should consider. If it is a PC where i keep it inside my room i wouldn't prioritize the look. I would even choose a regular laptop if the look when i detach it is a bit strange
2 years ago I have bought a dell’s 2 in 1 laptop with basic specs like i5 10th gen 8 gb channel 1 ddr4 ram 512 ssd . But it’s not smooth. I think maybe it’s because of intels integrated graphics card in my laptop . Do you think nividia graphics card would improve the performance?
Why they call it 2-in-1? It's tablet with bluetooth keyboard case included - you can buy those cases for every tablet...
Perfect. Can you write the full name of this laptop?
No swappable SSD, No 5g on launch, No kick stand and no 120hz not to mention the specs are outdated and surface 9 5g is right around the corner. Honestly what was Dell thinking of like seriously why would anybody choose this over a surface 8 business or surface 9 5g
Yeah there is no way i would swap my sp8 for this one and I am also disappointed in the 1230u so far, only 2 p cores and worse gfx than surface pro 7, 7+ and 8 😢 not sure how dell can copy the surface but make it worse 🤣
If that’s not the nail…The surface 8 has the two thunderbolt ports, headphone jack and proprietary charging port that can deliver usb c speeds. Granted you got to use the surface dock but it frees up the other 2 thunderbolt ports for more versatility.
I don’t quite like the Apple Eco, but their iPad is kinda the best I could find to use as a tablet/laptop also nothing beats the sound. Non apple fan! I’m just impressed by this 1 device!
Yeah the speakers and screen on the iPad Pro is amazing I just can’t stand iOS for doing any work
I have used windows laptops but man Microsoft Windows laptops is on different level.
What the best thermal paste for the new AMD zen4 7950x it is for my new pc build it a tower and any suggestion on a cheap monitor to start with
Excellent video sir. When Microsoft surface products with 12 gen coming?? When????
No definite date yet but my guess is they will launch October time
@@MashITTech thanks🙌
I just got the XPS13 9310. It's pretty but gets extremely hot on the bottom. It also freezes and is difficult to unfreeze after I've used it for about an hour. It's a shame because otherwise it's nice. I wish it came with a sleeve like the 2 in 1 has. It also has just one thunderbolt port.
When I look in the "events" it shows events from back in May which is 5 months ago and I'm wondering if someone else had this before me? I may send it back. The heat, and the freezing is so bad when I'm trying to get work done.
I'm a graphic designer and majorly use photoshop and coreldraw. Do you think I can buy this one?
You should be fine. You may want to pay the extra for the 16gb though if you have large projects!
it used to give chipset error. now it gives processor error. motherboard replacement fee is close to half of the product. I wouldn't be crazy to buy it.
watching this on my macbook M1 pro :)
Haha I wouldn’t trade an m1 in for this one that’s for sure 😂
Thanks. I have an older 2-in-1 and rarely use it in tablet mode. I don't think this is for.
Ah, the ole-kickstand-trick! Yeppers, without the kickstand this Dell is now off my radar. There are occasions when my tablet will be located where space is quite limited. There, its keyboard cover will take up too much room or not at all fit in the desired location. Also, because of wrist issues, its non-sloping keyboard makes it a deal breaker as well. Thus, the Surface kickstand and keyboard will be extremely useful; okay returning to the Surface Pro line.
No swappable ssd like surface pro and Rog flow z13 is really a shame. I would happily sell my flow z13 for this.
I would definitely ditch the rear camera (who takes photos with a tablet anyway) and have a better cover with lifted angled keyboard with a space between keys and a sturdy kickstand on the back.
Hope Dell will fix this in the next iteration. I would buy this device but only with better cover case.
Students can use it to record lectures or meetings while taking live notes on ONE Note!
What was Dell thinking with the standing out camera on the back? Am I right that you can't lay it flat on a table for drawing? If the folio would be a back and a keyboard part and so backcover would flatten that out ok but you can't seperate the folio right? Come on Dell. That's a great device but the folio is garbage. I have a Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 and this three year old device has a kickstand and a good folio. Just give me the Latitude-line fanless with 12th Gen CPU (and maybe for the XPS pricepoint. The actual latitude is nearly double as pricy as the XPS).
Not a fan of that keyboard cover at all. Would like to see a side by side comparison with the surface. I had the surface 8 pro and absolutely loved it. Only issue it had for me was the display which looked really washed out.
Review should be out shortly and I have nearly finished my comparison with sp8 👍
starting to regret purchasing it before waiting for reviews 😬
yeah, I am working on my review now but I won't be swapping this for my surface pro 8
Can you please give me advice what laptops I need to buy which I need to use it as a tablet without keyboard .
General using fast and long life battery ....
Please
These are all pretty quick for general work but the battery life is the area that lets them all down! What do you plan on using the device for?
Hi mash iT. Based on your experience if picking "GPU only " mode in nvidia control panel is going to have the same impact like disabling advanced optimus in terms of gaming fps ?
Pure dgpu=mux dgpu>advanced optimus dgpu>optimus dgpu
There's a small 3 or 4% performance difference between using regular mux and advanced optimus mux
@@megajatt123 ok, so I can;t switch safely though nvidia control panel to gpu only without worrying about perfromance "left on the table"
@@andriizakrevskyi5335 3 4% is like mafgin of error shit frendo, just enjoy your games at a slightly lower resolution
@@megajatt123 I only play 1920x1080:)
mega jatt is spot on. it is so insiginficant now that advanced Optimus is worth it for the convenience
Too expensive for the weak performance that's throttled. But I finally figured out the target audience: my partner. She likes to do RUclips viewing, some emails, a bit of word processing, some viewing of photos, a video conference once in a while, and she likes to look good with something sleek and modern. So every few years she changes her notebook for something more new (and her smartphone too). That's the target audience.
What laptop / 2 in 1 would you recommend to match up to a MBA M1 16gb? I can't decide between AMD and Intel. Max budget approx £1200
What do you plan on using the laptop for?
@@MashITTech work mostly - web design so a lot of tabs + affinity designer. Some media consumption too. The M1 is great but I've just got a Galaxy Fold 4 and would rather switch back to Windows. I'm leaning towards one of the new Galaxy Book2's with the AMOLED display, though the Zenbooks look good. I just can't work out whether an Intel or AMD chip would be better.
Nicely done. Ok so I'm here trying to understand why it is that expensive....it's not the most aestetically pleasing tab, it's not the best performing, it's not the most SPECed, it's not the brightest, it's not the most versatile, it's not the longest lasting, it's most definitely not the most futuristic....help me here, why would I buy this over like say the Samsung tab S8 ultra for instance which is basically at the same price point and apparently better in virtually everything?
Check out my review I just released! This is exactly my thoughts! My surface pro 8 which is 1 year older performs better, has more features and is much cheaper! I am not sure what dell was trying to achieve here
what's the model of the microphone were you using? thanks
no headphone input,cover doesn"t have a hole for back camera while you chargin conect to the external hd .......headphone...? 50% slower........?
Did you show the slate and sky colorway?
You should go for rog flow Z instead, similar size and much better specs
Have been really contemplating getting one of those in for review
This is indeed poor from dell 😌
Let's just stick to 13plus I love it that way
I wonder if the battery is replaceable in this. It was the reason I returned my surface pro 8 and got a MacBook Air, that and the buggy note taking software was frustrating, and the battery lasted 3-5h at 60hz
The whole unit is sealed! Getting to the battery will be a nightmare like the sp8
@@MashITTech OOooof. That's a big nope for me, I'd have to throw it out in 2 years
@@ameliabuns4058 lol
man, If you get the chance take a look at the new configuration of x17, 15
it's getting really interesting
got a lot of laptops to get through but Certainly want to soon
@@MashITTech actually I finally ordered x17 with i7, 3070 and that qhd! it's arriving soon. can't wait to game on that one.
I am curious how qhd and 3080 will be. now they even give 3080 to both 15 n 17 models
@@MashITTech well be honest I can't afford that 3080 lol. dell forces you to get 12900H with it
8:15 I appreciate the "quick" look video but who the hell test speakers at 80%? 😂
I m waiting for surface to XPS comparison video can you do the same ?
Starting work on that next week 👍
hello sir, between X17R1 3060 and X15R1 3070, which is better for gaming?
the model with the 3070 for sure!
Looks good, however I have heard a lot people having issues with this gen Dell computers as far as QA.
Don't buy a device with a kickstand and one of these detachable floppy keyboards. I have an acer switch alpha 12. i bought a couple of years ago and it's a nuisance messing with the kickstand and keyboard. Better to buy a 2-in-1 with a stiff hinge. so much more flexible and usable. E.g. if you need to try type with it sitting on your knee, the kickstand can't go back further than your knee...meaning the keyboard if right up close to your stomach...a real nuisance. With a rigid hinge 2-in-1 you can move the keyboard away from you a bit more and type more comfortably. Just my two cents.
Can this run virtualbox? Like virtual machines?
so nothing about the pen? 🤔 Havent you miss the point of what is a 2-1 made for?
The pen wasn’t available when I ordered so I couldn’t test it!
I just wish companies would make a sturdier keyboard so it could be use more as a LAPtop.
IMO, I think Dell should have kept the XPS 13 a thin clamshell ultrabook. From what I see here, it's basically a disappointing Surface Pro knock off with far too many compromises to be able to compete with Microsoft's original. In this arena, the Microsoft Surface Pro is still the king. Nothing else comes close. Where the clamshell ultrabook design was the standard by which all others were compared, this version is just an also-ran to Microsoft's. Surface Pro line.
The only point of the Surface or any other tablet-laptops is the pen. If the pen is trash the whole device is pointless. At that point a regular laptop + an iPad/Tab S is cheaper and more value. SP8 just barely became viable for art projects.
Would you recommend it for raw photo editing on lightroom
Let me test it and get back to you. What size images are you using?
@@MashITTech cheers lad 👍
I've been looking for a real Surface Pro 8 competitor. I really prefer an OLED with a 120hz display in a 2 in 1 Windows device.. I might need to wait for a year or two to see one so I can upgrade my Surface pro 7. I don't really mind if it has a powerful chipset inside or not as long as I can do office work, entertainment and for my mobile workshop as my extra income.
One of the reason why I ended up getting the S8 Ultra tablet
How would this work on a lap seated? Looks like it would not be stable
Going to be testing that and adding to the full review 👍
Would love to know why EVERY OEM that copies the Surface Pro goes for a folio design instead of a kickstand. It's inheritantly worse. Suspect it comes down to cost. That crappy case will cost a lot less than engineering a hinge.
Agreed, it has to be R&D cost. Get it wrong and you end up paying a fortune in warranty repairs etc
Price ?
Yeaaaaaaaa, looks like a nice premium device, but honestly the surface pro is just so much more polished with it's quality of life features like the kickstand, the tilted keyboard, the hideaway stylus, and the rounds bits
Can the keyboard be angles like surface or not?
Nope 😢 it only sits flat,
Its what the galaxy tab s8 ultra should have been
How is the battery life so far? Better than the pro 8?
yes, battery life is a little better. If you switch the SP8 to 60hz and run the same tests I would say you would get 1-2 hours more on the XPS
@@MashITTech how many hours do you get with the SP8 @60hz?
@@MashITTech I feel like if it wasnt for the weak gpu it whould be an awesome product.
To be honest I love 120hz enough that I rarely switch to 60hz but when I have in the past I can squeeze out 6-7hours light use
Looking at the OneNetbook T1.
oh wow, I completely missed this one! look really good
Anybody know if the folio keyboard can fold underneath (keys facing downwards) so it has a smaller footprint?
no sorry, it can't fold back like that
You write all your scripts on the Surface? the X17 typing experience has to be superior
both are great keyboards but I love the mobility of the surface pro
When are these greedy manufactures going to move away from 8 GB RAM as the base configuration?
Come on, it's not 2010 anymore!
It makes it e-waste right out of the box really. Especially with Windows. LOL
So so true! Just heard the surface pro 9 is also going to start with 8gb! Do you think in 2030 the base model will finally be 16gb 😂
@@MashITTech Maybe they will cut a bit of their pie and make it 12 GB. But I hope they won't go bankrupt because of that. HAHA
hahahah
for that price, it should be Windows Professional
yeah and also the pen, a case, desk and coffee maker :)
I bought the I7 version only because I had dell rewards money to spend. Luckily, I only payed 800 bucks out of pocket. I wouldn't have payed full price for it. At the end of the day, it's actually a slightly above average laptop, but if I had a choice, I probably would have waited for the SP9. Unfortunately, it's been a while since Dell has made a good laptop that would wow me.
Better than surface pro?
I don’t think so but I am putting them head to head soon
I like the brick style design more compare with surface, though did hope they can add kickstand. Considering upgrading old pro x to this or maybe pro 9 Intel version.
With that kind of price and with that measly storage and no expendable SSD slot. I think I will go for Surface Pro then.
I certainly won’t be swapping my surface pro 8 for one! Though you might want to wait until October as surface pro 9 is rumoured to be launching
HI DAVE, IM BACK TO THE UNI FOR MBA NEXT YEAR. IS XPS 13 GOOD FOR UNI? OR SHOULD I GET A MACBOOK AIR2 OR SURFACE PRO 8?
JUST A GRAP & GO WEB BASED STATION, CAUSAL VIDEO EDITING FOR MY BLOG.
I'VE M51 R2 FOR GAMING, STILL RUNS SMOOTHLY.
In your case the MacBook Air would serve you best. Battery is the best, it’s a great all round device and you can video edit on it unlike surface or xps 👍
@@MashITTech Brilliant cheerio mate!
The M1 MacBook Air for power and value all the way. If you are willing to pay slightly more & prefer prettier then the new M2.
@@fmulleady money is not the biggest issue. I'm not familiar with OS systems.. But willing to learn and it all worth for it.
Hi can you run 3DMark TimeSpy on this laptop?
I will put that in the review :)
Shame they can't have a headphone jack on this.
My previous xps has massive throttling and heating issues.. 13 inch
Yeah Dell really need to work on their cooling solutions
Hmm. . .Yeah a passively cooled device is nice for being quiet, but that performance is an absolute deal breaker considering the Surface Pro 9 is right around the corner. Plus for a little bit more you could get and Asus Z13 with a much more powerful cpu and an Nvidia 3050/3050ti. And that keyboard is all kinds of wrong. I had the first gen surface pro and I got a case for it that covered the kickstand and tried using the same folding back idea as a kick stand. It was incredibly wobbly and no where near as versatile as the kickstand. A little disappointing in my eyes, but I'm glad there are alternatives.
yep, I had the pro 1 too and had that original flat keyboard with the worst keyboard typing experience known to man 🤣 I certainly won't be swapping my pro 8 for this and I am looking forward to see what M$ can do with the pro 9
Do it have a fan inside of it?
No, it’s passively cooled. That’s why it’s throttled pretty hard in extended cpu load
@@MashITTech ok thanks
Not a real 2-in-1 if one needs the cover to use it. As a tablet it seems quite terrible, for the size, weight, and sharp lines. Not versatility as a rotatable 2-in-1 of olds.
7:49 aaaaaaannd the crappy one-liner-arrow-keys ...
NEXT.
Haha I will have to shout you if I ever get a suitable keyboard for you 😂
totally shit. laptop with 360 degree hinge was far more better. its nothing compared to surface pro 8.
Looks good actually. It should have had AMD 5900u/ 6900u
Agreed! we need more premium Ryzen laptops! I just ordered the new T14 with Ryzen 6850u so looking forward to that one arriving
What about battery life ?
I get about 10 hours of light use. I detail it more in the full review
Many thanks! Much appreciated.
NO HEADPHONE JACK?!! Ugh!!!
unbox legion 7 amd 2022 3060 model
I sure want to, just trying to get through the countless laptops I have in my office first 😂
Surface is Surface, this one cant even get close to it....
I've used all kinds of portable computers and still prefer clamshell the best.
It's kinda sad there is no flip-around keyboard like it used to.
This stand feels like a half-ass solution that would annoy the fuck out of me, if I was using it on a daily basis.
On the other hand, I will never understand why the old 2-in-1 used to have a different keyboard layout from the regular XPS 13 (Page up, page down right above left and right arrow keys). If it wasn't for this stupid layout, I would've probably gotten it over the regular XPS, so I would be able to flip it around and use my custom keyboard.
Other than that, it looks pretty nice. Would be nice for coding, if I wasn't so lazy. HAHA
Sounds like bad performance, in comparison to the surface
No 3:2, no sale.
It is 3:2. It’s the same resolution as the surface pro
Why not buy Lenovo duet 5i in less money 512 16 and better 12th gen processor ......if Dell thinks that people would buy this thing for this much money then they absolutely crazy .......way expensive......
yep, they have completely missed the mark with the pricing! this should start at about 899 IMHO then it may make sense
@@MashITTech you are right....
£1200 is way too much (even when you're paying in installments). I'll pass.