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Dell XPS 27

alaTest has collected and analyzed 591 reviews of Dell XPS 27. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and size are generally positive. The design and price are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Dell XPS 27 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Dell XPS 27

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 301 user reviews of Dell XPS 27 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. People really like the reliability and size. The design and price also get good feedback.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Dell XPS One 27 XPSo27-6476BK 27-Inch Touch All-in-One Desktop (Black) • Dell XPS One 27 XPSo27-6476BK 27-Inch Touch All-in-One Desktop (Black)

Dec, 2018

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Dell XPS One 27 review roundup: an all-in-one PC worth owning

 

Let's be honest here: there hasn't been an overly compelling option in the all-in-one PC space in a really, really long time. Not to say there weren't decent...

Jun, 2012
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Editor's Choice

Expert review by : Tom Brant (pcmag.com)

Dell XPS 27 (Kaby Lake, 2017)

 

The Dell XPS 27 All-in-One may be pricey, but it includes a stunning display, heart-pounding audio, and excellent computing power in a single package.

4K touch screen. Superb audio. Excellent graphics and multimedia performance.

Pricey. Awkward port placement.

Copious graphics and computing power along with a 4K touch screen and a speaker complement worthy of a home theater setup suggests that Dell hopes the XPS 27 will fulfill pretty much any computing need a modern household could have, and its enough to...

Aug, 2017
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

The Dell XPS 27's still a feast for the senses in an all-in-one footprint, but now it's got game

 

With 10 speakers and a terrific display, this all-in-one offers a lot to appeal to the sound-and-vision-obsessed crowd.

The XPS 27 (2017) has a terrific audio system, especially for an all-in-one, and a display with excellent color reproduction. It can also be configured to deliver decent gameplay and basic VR capability.

The webcam is poorly placed and it's not the most graceful-looking all-in-one. And the back connectors are miserably difficult to work with.

For discriminating ears and eyes, the XPS 27 (2017) all-in-one offers the best combination of features for the money.

Jul, 2017
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Dell updates the awesome XPS 27 with new CPUs

 

Our favorite all-in-one still has a higher-than 1080p touch screen and gamer-level graphics.

The updated ; is highlighted by excellent performance and features, plus a higher-than-1080p touch screen, Nvidia graphics, and Intel's latest fourth-gen CPUs. An HDMI input lets it double as a display for a game console or cable box.

The main benefit of Intel's new chips, amazing battery life, isn't applicable here. The adjustable stand could offer more flexibility.

As a big-screen upscale all-in-one with touch and decent gaming chops, the latest version of Dell's XPS 27 is a great all-around home PC that covers a lot of bases.

Feb, 2014
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Expert review by : Sarah Jacobsson Purewal (pcworld.com)

Dell XPS 27 Touch review: Looks are everything

 

Dell sacrifices a little practicality for the sake of beauty, but this AIO is so terrific most people won't care.

High-quality touchscreen ; 2560 by 1440 resolution ; mSATA SSD cache ; Great overall performance ; Thunderbolt/Mini DisplayPort

No Blu-ray drive ; Skin tones look oversaturated ; Unlabeled front-panel buttons

While we have a few minor quibbles with the Dell XPS 27 Touch's design, we think this is the best all-in-one on the market today.

Jul, 2013
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Editor's Choice

Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Dell XPS 27 review

 

With all the attention being paid to Windows 8 laptops, tablets, and hybrids with touch screens, it can be easy to forget that an all-in-one desktop is perhaps the most natural use of a touch screen in a computer. In fact, years before Windows 8 made...

The updated Dell XPS 27 is highlighted by excellent performance and features, plus a higher-than-1080p touch screen, Nvidia graphics, and Intel's latest fourth-gen CPUs. An HDMI input lets it double as a display for a game console or cable box.

The main benefit of Intel's new chips, amazing battery life, isn't applicable here. The adjustable stand could offer more flexibility.

As a big-screen upscale all-in-one with touch and decent gaming chops, the latest version of Dell's XPS 27 is a great all-around home PC that covers a lot of bases.

Jul, 2013
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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Dell XPS One 27 All-in-One Desktop ( up to 3.50 GHz)

 

But the Windows 8 era now gives us a certain conformity across different PC types. Your laptop, tablet , flip-screen hybrid, or desktop all-in-one all share the same tile-based Windows 8 interface and very likely all have a touch screen. We've seen a...

The updated Dell XPS 27 is highlighted by excellent performance and features, plus a higher-than-1080p touch screen, Nvidia graphics, and Intel's latest fourth-gen CPUs. An HDMI input lets it double as a display for a game console or cable box.

The main benefit of Intel's new chips, amazing battery life, isn't applicable here. The adjustable stand could offer more flexibility.

As a big-screen upscale all-in-one with touch and decent gaming chops, the latest version of Dell's XPS 27 is a great all-around home PC that covers a lot of bases.

Jul, 2013
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Editor's Choice!

Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Dell XPS One 27 Touch

 

The Dell XPS One 27 Touch ($2,599.99 list) is a high-end all-in-one desktop PC that gets Windows 8 right. It starts off by helping you learn how to use the new operating system (and let's face it, Win 8 is new to most people); plus its touch interface...

Fast processor. DX11 graphics. mSATA with Intel SRT. 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi. Improved hinge with height adjustment. 10-finger touch and seamless screen glass. 2,560-by-1,440 resolution. HDMI in and out. Nice styling. Internal power supply...

USB 3.0 ports aren't blue. A little thick compared to competitors. Reflective screen

The Dell XPS One 27 Touch is the way everyone should first use Windows 8. It's a power user's system that check all the boxes and makes Windows 8 great.

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com)

Far and away, the best Windows 8 all-in-one

 

Dell's XPS One 27 gets a touch screen and some other updates, but its high-resolution display propels it to the top of the Windows 8 launch class.

The ; boasts the highest-display resolution among Windows 8 all-in-ones, and at an aggressive price.

A new adjustable display support arm is welcome, but stops short of reclining a full 90 degrees.

Updated with a touch screen, a new stand, and up-to-date components, the Dell XPS One 27 leads the inaugural class of Windows 8 PCs.

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Dell XPS One 27 Windows 8

 

It was only timing that held back the original XPS One 27 from an Editors' Choice Award. I wanted to see if Apple would unveil a new iMac, and also what might emerge from the PC side in the run-up to Windows 8. Apple's plans will be a mystery for...

The Dell XPS One 27 boasts the highest-display resolution among Windows 8 all-in-ones, and at an aggressive price.

A new adjustable display support arm is welcome, but stops short of reclining a full 90 degrees.

Updated with a touch screen, a new stand, and up-to-date components, the Dell XPS One 27 leads the inaugural class of Windows 8 PCs.

Oct, 2012
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Product Specifications

Audio

Audio system:HD / Waves MaxxAudio 4
Built-in Microphone: Yes
Built-in speaker(s):Y / Yes
Built-in speakers: Yes

Certificates

Energy Star certified: Yes

Design

Cable lock slot: Yes
Color of product:Black, Silver

Display

3D:N
3D compatibility: No
Aspect Ratio:16:9
Detachable display:N
Display Diagonal:27
Display Resolution:2560 x 1440
Full HD: Yes
HD type:Wide Quad HD
LED backlight: Yes
Multi-touch: Yes
Panel type:IPS
Pixel Pitch:0.00917 x 0.00917
Touch screen: Yes
Touch technology:Multi-Touch
Touchscreen:Y / Yes

Energy Management

AC adapter frequency:50/60
AC adapter input voltage:100 - 240
AC adapter output current:3.6
AC adapter power:235

Graphics

Discrete graphics adapter memory:2048
Discrete graphics adapter model:NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M / NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
Discrete graphics memory type:GDDR5
Graphics adapter memory type:GDDR5
Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory:1.74
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics):3
On-board graphics adapter:Y / Yes
On-board graphics adapter base frequency:350 / 650
On-board graphics adapter DirectX version:11.1
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max):1150 / 1200
On-board graphics adapter family:Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics adapter ID:0x152 / 0x412
On-board graphics adapter memory:2.048
On-board graphics adapter model:Intel HD Graphics 2500 / Intel HD Graphics 4600

Memory

Internal memory:16 / 4 / 8
Internal memory type:DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory:16 / 6
Memory clock speed:1600
Memory layout:2 x 4 / 2 x 8
Memory layout (slots x size):2 x 4 / 2 x 8
Memory slots:2
Memory slots type:DIMM / SO-DIMM

Multimedia

Built-in camera: Yes
Camera Resolution:1920 x 1080
Total megapixels:2 / 2.07

Networking

Bluetooth:No / Yes
Bluetooth version:4.0
Ethernet LAN:Y / Yes
Ethernet LAN connection: Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates:10,100,1000
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wi-Fi standards:802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n / 802.11n

Operational Conditions

Operating altitude:-598.4 - 120000
Operating relative humidity (H-H):10 - 90
Operating relative humidity range:10 - 90
Operating temperature (T-T):0 - 35
Operating temperature range (T-T):0 - 35
Storage relative humidity (H-H):0 - 95
Storage relative humidity range:0 - 95
Storage temperature (T-T):-40 - 65
Storage temperature range (T-T):-40 - 65

Optical Drive

Disc types supported:CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Optical Drive Type:Blu-Ray DVD Combo / Blu-Ray ROM / DVD Super Multi / DVD±RW

Other Features

Intel Virtualization Technology:VT-d, VT-x
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT):VT-d,VT-x
Storage drive interface:mSATA, Serial ATA III / SATA / Serial ATA III

Packaging Content

Bundled software:McAfee Live Safe 1Y
Cables included:AC
Drivers included: Yes
Keyboard supplied: Yes
Mouse included: Yes
Power cord included: Yes
Quick start guide: Yes
Warranty card: Yes

Performance

BIOS password: Yes
Hard disk drive, user password: Yes
HDD user password:Y
Product type:PC
Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Yes

Ports & interfaces

DC-in jack: Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity:1
HDMI ports quantity:2
Headphone outputs:1
Microphone in: Yes
Mini DisplayPort quantity:1
Mini DisplayPorts quantity:1
S/PDIF out port: Yes
Thunderbolt ports quantity:1
USB 2.0 ports quantity:2
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:4 / 6

Power

AC adapter frequency:50/60
AC adapter input voltage:100 - 240
AC adapter output current:3.6
AC adapter power:235
Autonomy mode:N / No

Processor

64-bit computing: Yes
Bus type:DMI / QPI
Chipset:Intel H77 Express / Intel H87
Conflict Free processor:Y / Yes
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio):30
ECC supported by processor:N / No / Y
FSB Parity: No
Maximum internal memory supported by processor:32
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes:16
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max):25.6
Memory channels supported by processor:Dual
Memory clock speeds supported by processor:1333,1600
Memory types supported by processor:DDR3-SDRAM
Motherboard chipset:Intel H77 Express / Intel H87
Number of QPI links:1
PCI Express configurations:1x16, 2x8 / 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version:3.0
Processor:i5-3330 / i7-4770S
Processor boost frequency:3.2 / 3.9
Processor cache:6 / 8
Processor cache type:Smart Cache
Processor code:SR14H
Processor codename:Haswell / Ivy Bridge
Processor cores:4
Processor family:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5 / 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor frequency:3 / 3.1
Processor lithography:22
Processor model:i5-3330 / i7-4770S
Processor operating modes:64-bit
Processor series:Intel Core i5-3300 Desktop series / Intel Core i7-4700 Desktop series
Processor socket:Socket H2 (LGA 1155) / Socket H3 (LGA 1150)
Processor threads:4 / 8
Stepping:C0
System bus data transfer rate:5
System bus rate:5
Tcase:67.4 / 71.35
Thermal Design Power (TDP):65 / 77

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max):1
Embedded options available:No / Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: Yes
Execute Disable Bit: Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography:22
Idle States: Yes
Intel 64:Y / Yes
Intel AES New Instructions: Yes
Intel Anti-Theft Technology: Yes
Intel Clear Video HD Technology: Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology:N / No
Intel Clear Video Technology for MID: No
Intel Demand Based Switching: No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology:No / Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State: Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access:No / Yes
Intel FDI Technology: Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access:No / Yes
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology:No / Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology: Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version:1.00
Intel Insider: Yes
Intel InTru 3D Technology: Yes
Intel My WiFi Technology: Yes
Intel Quick Sync Video Technology: Yes
Intel Rapid Start Technology: No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology: No
Intel Secure Key Technology version:1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version:1.00
Intel Smart Cache: Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology: No
Intel Smart Response Technology: No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version:1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology:No / Yes
Intel TSX-NI:Y / Yes
Intel TSX-NI version:0.00
Intel Turbo Boost Technology:2.0
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x):Y / Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d):Y / Yes
Intel vPro Technology:No / Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes
Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Technology: Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI):Y / Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT):Y / Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD):Y / Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID):N / No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology):N / Y / Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT):Y / Yes
Intel® Insider™: Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology:Y / Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT):Y / Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology: Yes
Intel® Rapid Start Technology: No
Intel® Secure Key:Y / Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA): No
Intel® Smart Cache:Y / Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology: No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology:2.0
Intel® vPro™ Technology:N / Y / Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi):Y / Yes
InTru™ 3D Technology: Yes
Processor ARK ID:65509 / 75124
Processor code:SR14H
Processor package size:37.5
Scalability:1S
Supported instruction sets:AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 / AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
Thermal solution specification:2011D / PCG 2013C

Software

Operating system architecture:64-bit
Operating system installed:Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8.1 Pro

Storage

Card reader integrated: Yes
Compatible memory cards:Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC / Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Hard disk rotational speed:7200
Hard Drive Interface:Serial ATA / Serial ATA III
Hard drive speed:7200
Host interface:SATA / Serial ATA III
Number of hard drives installed:1
Number of storage drives installed:1 / 2
Solid-state drive interface:M-SATA
Solid-state drive interfaces:M-SATA
Storage media:HDD / HDD+SSD / Hybrid-HDD
Total Storage Capacity:1000 / 2000 / 2032

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:2.82 / 3.08 / 9.45
Height:19.3 / 19.4
Weight:35.3
Width:25.4 / 26.1