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Jan, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1371 reviews of Dell XPS 9550 (15.6-inch, 2015) Series. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and portability. The design and screen also get good feedback. Comments about the connectivity and energy efficiency are mixed. Some have doubts about the price and reliability.
performance, screen, design, portability, usability
reliability, price
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell XPS 9550 (15.6-inch, 2015) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Dell XPS 9550 (15.6-inch, 2015) Series from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and image quality. The keyboard and screen also get good views, whereas there are some less positive comments about the durability and size.
usability, screen, keyboard, image quality, design
performance, reliability, size, durability
60% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Dana Wollman (engadget.com)
Well-built, thin and light ; Comfortable keyboard ; Powerful performance options ; Beautiful 4K, color-accurate screen option
Short battery life with the 4K display ; Touchpad can be flaky
If you've been searching for a Windows-based alternative to the MacBook Pro, look no further than the Dell XPS 15. For a similar price, it offers comparable horsepower, a thin and light design and a brilliant 4K screen option. The one area where it...
Expert review by : Matt Smith (digitaltrends.com)
With the best laptop display we've ever tested, Dell's XPS 15 is as gorgeous as it is powerful.
The Dell XPS 15 is a faithful, up-sized rendition of the innovative XPS 13. Like its predecessor, the 15-incher cuts back on size and weight without sacrificing performance. In fact, the XPS 15 is a major leap over the previous model, at least in its...
Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)
The Dell XPS 15 Touch (9550) might cost a pretty penny, but it's one of the best high-end desktop-replacement laptops for photo and video work, whether you're a hobbyist or a professional.
Premium construction. Stunning 4K Ultra High-Definition (UHD) screen. USB-C port with Thunderbolt 3. Large-capacity solid-state drive. Excellent performance, thanks to Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M graphics card.
Pricey. Sealed chassis. Less than 6 hours of battery life.
Conclusion The Dell XPS 15 Touch (9550) is a multimedia powerhouse that can serve both media professionals and prosumers quite well. It has the chops to motor through our benchmark tests, comes with very little bloatware to fill its 512GB SSD, and it...
Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)
This excellent high-end 15-inch laptop has powerful components, game-ready graphics and a nearly bezel-free 4K display.
An eye-catching 15-inch 4K display in a nearly bezel-free frame, plus high-end processor and graphics options, all in a slim, professional-looking body.
The better configurations can cost a lot, while the keyboard could be bigger and the touchpad has a floaty feel.
The Dell XPS 15 is a premium-feeling 4K laptop that outdoes the MacBook Pro in several categories. Its bezel-free design should be the gold standard going forward.
Expert review by (cnet.com)
But laptops have lagged behind in shaving down the frame around the display, making mobile PCs look downright clunky compared to other electronic gadgets. Apple's MacBook Pro is a step in the right direction, with edge-to-edge glass over a reasonably...
An eye-catching 15-inch 4K display in a nearly bezel-free frame, plus high-end processor and graphics options, all in a slim, professional-looking body.
The better configurations can cost a lot, while the keyboard could be bigger and the touchpad has a floaty feel.
The Dell XPS 15 is a premium-feeling 4K laptop that outdoes the MacBook Pro in several categories. Its bezel-free design should be the gold standard going forward.
Expert review by : Tom Warren (theverge.com)
Dell's XPS 13 is the most exciting laptop in a long time. It's the best 13-inch Windows laptop out there, but a lot of people want a bigger screen. While 15-inch laptops are some of the most...
Beautiful 4K display ; Large trackpad ; Fast performance
Bluescreen software issues ; Slow HDDs in base units ; Awkward webcam
Expert review by : Christopher Null (wired.com)
Dell's XPS line is one of the most venerable in computing. It dates to 1993, and even now continues pushing high-end computing performance in a (reasonably) portable platform.
Fantastic performance. Best of breed touchscreen, with next-to-no bezel. Great touchpad. Ready to take us into our USB-C future
Prone to crashes; At press time, the unit is frozen in the middle of restoring to factory settings and is unable to complete the operation. Fairly awful keyboard. Expensive
High-end power remains widely available in the 15-inch laptop form factor, so pricing is likely to be another significant factor for purchasers considering the category. Starting at $1,600 for the touchscreen version (the model I tested costs $2,100),...
Expert review by : Brett Howse (anandtech.com)
It was roughly a year ago that we had a chance to review Dell's XPS 13 , which was the first laptop from Dell to feature the Infinity Edge display. In addition to making the laptop look as much like a bezel-less display as possible, it also let Dell...
Overall, the XPS 15 is one of the sleekest 15-inch laptops on the market. If I was looking to purchase something of this size, the XPS 15 would be near the top of my list, thanks to the excellent build quality, great design, and compact size. When you...
Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)
Dell's XPS 15 combines style and speed using a slick design, resulting in a premium 15-inch system that's a joy to use.
Sleek and slim design; Attractive aluminum and carbon fiber body; Roomy touchpad; 1080p model gets over 10 hours of battery life; Optional super-sharp UHD touch screen; Optional Nvidia GPU
UHD model has significantly worse battery life; Color temp on the UHD model's screen is off; Awkward webcam location
Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)
With a 4K display, the Dell XPS 15 has one of the sharpest screens around--with performance and looks to match.
Very sharp 4K display; Attractive design; Strong performance; Great audio
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