DELL XPS 15 9550 i7 15.6 IGZO IPS SSD Silver

MPN: 9550-9261  |  EAN: 5397063909261  |  Model: XPS 15 9550

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DELL XPS 15 9550 i7 15.6 IGZO IPS SSD Silver - 9550-9261 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Pro Video Editing
Just Right
Amateur Photo Editing
Very Good
Hardcore Gaming
Just Right
Casual Gaming
Just Right
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Just Right
Basic Video Editing
Very Good
Pro Graphic Design
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Very Good
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Very Good
Back-end Development
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Use Around the Office
Very Good
Use At the Client's
Very Good
Use in Public Places
Very Good
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Very Good
Carrying All the Time
Just Right
Carrying Occasionally
Very Good
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Just Right
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding

Professional Video Production

The XPS 15 9550's resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, offers exceptional visual clarity for editing videos. It has a decent total storage capacity of 512 GB, a powerful 2.6 GHz processor and a dedicated graphics card which makes this laptop perfect for high-resolution video projects.

Great for photo editing

The Dell powerful Intel Core i7 processor makes image manipulation a breeze. And the high resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels display ensures your pictures really ‘pop’ when you’re done.

Gaming

Basic games might need more than basic hardware. The XPS 15 9550 is a good choice for casual gamers, offering enough CPU power, RAM and storage to get the job done – hardcore gamers may need something a little meatier though.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the XPS 15 9550 provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n/ac WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

All about the Films!

High quality video on your XPS 15 9550's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard.

Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available.

Videos for fun

With a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. With 16 GB GB RAM, and a Intel Core i7 CPU, the XPS 15 9550 delivers great results.

Give your Images the professional touch

With plenty of RAM, processing power and a dedicated graphics card, the XPS 15 9550 gives you everything you need to complete high quality photos and graphic design projects.

Music and Audio

Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities.

The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.

Its all about the Beats

With its wide selection of ports the XPS 15 9550 sits at the heart of your music production workflow. And with a total storage capacity of 512 GB hard drive, you’ve got plenty of space to store work in progress

Book keeping

Managing finances has never been simpler. The XPS 15 9550 has enough processing power to manage even the largest spreadsheets. And the inclusion of a makes typing and updating numbers even easier.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the XPS 15 9550 is a very capable option. 

It's multi-core CPU & 16 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

Emulating a full-blown virtual server environment requires plenty of grunt. The XPS 15 9550 uses a Intel Core i7-6700HQ CPU and 16 GB RAM to power multiple VMs and your dev tools simultaneously.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the XPS 15 9550

Surf comfortably as all components of your Dell will easily handle the web

A sizeable drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the XPS 15 9550.

Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 2.6 GHz processor is ideal. With 11 hours battery life, you can stay connected between charges.

Battery life is fairly decent

Designed to be carried about, the XPS 15 9550 can be used everywhere in your home thanks to its 11 hours battery life.

The XPS 15 9550 is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 11 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.

The XPS 15 9550 allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 11 hours battery life.

With an impressive run time of approximately 11 hours, the XPS 15 9550 will keep you entertained, or working, throughout the duration of your trip.

The 11 hours battery life in the XPS 15 9550 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

Thanks to a 11 hours battery life, the XPS 15 9550 lets you work and work and work while visiting client sites.

Suits your occasional mobility

The XPS 15 9550 is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 4.4 lbs weight is enough to get the job done.

Great to use on the go!

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 4.4 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

Working in the dark

The light may be low, but the XPS 15 9550 allows you to work or play around the clock. Make every keystroke count thanks to the 1 .

Presentations

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

Looks like your everyday laptop

When you're more concerned about what your laptop does than how it looks, the XPS 15 9550 is a safe bet.

Looks very professional

It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. 

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Product Description

Carry your powerful performance around with you, with this new and upcoming series of portable laptop. Innately portable, this DELL XPS contains an SSD drive that weighs under 4 pounds. Do away with the hefty hard drives that you have spent the past years carrying around, and swap it for this light and reliable SSD, which can also increase the speed that your laptop runs by an incredible amount. Measuring in at just 5.7mm, this bezel edges laptop is astonishingly light and slim, meaning that you can transport it both to your favorite coffee shop or that important business meeting. However, this laptop still favors powerful performance, and it contains the best Windows software ever, containing all new and exciting features such as voice recognition in the form of a personal voice assistant and an incredible Battery saver mode which will keep you out the house for longer without worrying over carrying often bulky portable chargers.

Technical Specifications

DELL XPS 15 9550 i7 15.6 IGZO IPS SSD Silver - 9550-9261 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Silver, Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Housing Material Aluminium, Carbon fiber
Display
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IGZO IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7
Processor Model Intel Core i7-6700HQ
Processor Speed 2.6 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Speed 2133 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
SSD Capacity 512 GB
Storage Total Capacity 512 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Audio
Sound System MaxxAudio Pro
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 1.4
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 2
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Frame Rate 30 fps
Camera Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Camera Resolution (Numeric) 0.92 MP
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Version Windows 10 Home
Battery
Battery Life 11 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 23.5 inches
Dimesnsions - Height 1.7 inches
Dimesnsions - Width 35.7 inches
Weight 4.41 lbs
Certifications & Compliance
Energy Star Certified Yes