However, these results may come with strings attached: during our initial test on the XPS 13-9343 touch model, the older Wi-Fi battery benchmark was used; our revised benchmark (v1.3) is considerably more grueling on battery runtimes and is also more accurate in context with real-word activity. The same is true of PCMark 8 Home Accelerated v2 (2983): better than the previous XPS 13-9343 Touch/non-Touch (2582/2935), but not quite as high as the Elitebook Folio’s 3100. The PCMark 7 score (4989) beats (albeit marginally) the scores of the XPS 13-9343 Touch/non-Touch (4934/4745), but it fails to eclipse the HP Elitebook Folio 1040 G2’s 5295 or the MacBook Air 13-inch 2015’s 5205. The base unit experiences zero flex under normal pressure, and on a hard surface it feels confidently stationary thanks in large part to the long rubber feet that line both the top and bottom of the base. Following the removal of eight Torx screws, along with one Phillips-head screw (beneath the XPS nameplate), from the bottom of the unit, the machined aluminum bottom cover carefully snaps off from around the perimeter via a small number of clips. The Precision touchpad is also once again excellent, and yet again unchanged from the previous model. Meanwhile, the hinges hold the lid firmly in place without a hint of bounce in any situation—which is especially great for typing in transit, such as in a car or on a train (which is, in fact, where this very article was typed). Temperatures did reach a very warm 84 °C, but thermal throttling was not an issue and the case was not uncomfortably hot. Fortunately, the notebook is as sturdy as it is sexy, with stability that rivals that of most high-grade business machines. Overall, this is a great result for such a tiny machine. As compared to the HP Elitebook Folio 1040 G2 (33.7 °C / 36.8 °C), the XPS 13-9350 is both much cooler and much quieter. For much more information on the Intel Core i5-6200U, please see our constantly-updated dedicated page for this particular CPU here. The XPS 13-9350’s CPU performance is instead much closer to that of the HP Elitebook Folio 1040 G2, which features a Core i7-5600U. Two final notes in this section: The XPS 13-9350 unit we received was a pre-release spec unit that exhibited a problem with serious display flickering during heavy storage operation. AdobeRGB coverage is, of course, quite a bit lower at just 42%. Upon its release, it was proclaimed to be the smallest 13-inch laptop on the planet, thanks to its near-eradication of the screen bezel (which measures just 5.2 mm on top and both sides). LatencyMon, meanwhile, provides no concerns over the machine’s ability to handle real-time streaming audio and video (see our screenshot below for more details). De beaux progrès qui sont en partie dûs aux nouvelles puces Intel mais pas seulement. Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications. Steve Schardein, 2015-11-29 (Update: 2020-06- 8), Valeur mesurée au centre, sur batterie: 277.5 cd/m², Intel Core i5-6200U, Intel HD Graphics 520, Samsung PM951 NVMe MZ-VLV256D, Intel Core i5-5200U, Intel HD Graphics 5500, Lite-On IT L8T-256L9G, Intel Core i5-5200U, Intel HD Graphics 5500, Samsung SSD PM851 M.2 2280 128GB, Intel Core i5-5300U, Intel HD Graphics 5500, Samsung MZNTE128HMGR-000SO, Intel Core i7-5650U, Intel HD Graphics 6000, Apple SSD SD0256F, Intel Core i5-6300U, NVIDIA Maxwell GPU Surface Book, Samsung MZFLV256 NVMe, Intel Core i5-5257U, Intel Iris Graphics 6100, Apple SSD SM0128G, Dalle 1080p IPS lumineuse et anti-reflets, Performances graphiques grandement améliorées, Connectique fournie pour les dimensions de l'appareil, Bien que correct, le rendu des couleurs gagnerait à être plus fidèle, Maintenance et options de mise à niveau limitées, SSD Samsung PM951 étrangement lent en écriture, Dell Section dédiée aux ordinateurs portables, Le Top 10 des ordinateurs portables bureautiques, Le Top 10 des PC portables bureautiques premium/professionnels, Le Top 10 des Stations de travail mobiles, Le Top 25 des meilleurs écrans d'ordinateurs, Read about the changes in the new rating version 5, Revues et rapports de ordinateurs portatifs et smartphones, ordiphones, 3DMark 06 - 1280x1024 Standard AA:0x AF:0x, Au repos (module WiFi éteint, luminosité au minimum), Fortement sollicité (luminosité au maximum). Eight months later, Dell’s XPS 13 remains a top-tier contender for the ultraportable crown, bolstered by an improved chipset and CPU, faster NVMe SSD storage, enhanced memory configurations, superior integrated graphics, stronger port selection, and notably quieter operation on top of it all. Dell XPS 13-9350 - 2016-02-1602/16/2016 v5(old)Steve Schardein, 13.30 pouces 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, SHP1420, IPS, brillant: non, Intel Skylake PCH-H High Definition Audio Controller, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Encoche de Sécurité Kensington, Connectique audio: Prise jack audio 3.5 mm combo, Lecteur de cartes mémoires: SD, MMC, Brightness Sensor, Capteurs: Capteur de luminosité ambiante, Dell Wireless 1820A 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5), Bluetooth 4.1, Hauteur x Largeur x Profondeur (en mm): 18.5 x 304 x 200, Haut-parleurs: Haut-parleurs stéréo, Clavier: Chiclet, Rétroéclairage du clavier: oui. Some readers also were quick to point out the absence of control over the automatic brightness adjustment—something which didn’t bother us much during our time with the unit, but which should still be at the discretion of the user. Intel Core i5-6200U, Intel HD Graphics 520, Samsung PM951 NVMe MZ-VLV256D, Intel Core i5-5200U, Intel HD Graphics 5500, Lite-On IT L8T-256L9G, Intel Core i5-5200U, Intel HD Graphics 5500, Samsung SSD PM851 M.2 2280 128GB, Intel Core i5-5300U, Intel HD Graphics 5500, Samsung MZNTE128HMGR-000SO, Intel Core i7-5650U, Intel HD Graphics 6000, Apple SSD SD0256F, Intel Core i5-6300U, NVIDIA Maxwell GPU Surface Book, Samsung MZFLV256 NVMe, Intel Core i5-5257U, Intel Iris Graphics 6100, Apple SSD SM0128G, Impeccable metal casing and build quality, Relatively quiet with reasonable operating temperatures, Color gamut is still somewhat lacking, though accuracy is decent, Disabling automatic brightness requires tool from Dell and is only possible on QHD+ model, Samsung PM951 write speed is oddly sluggish, The Best Smartphones for Less Than 160 Euros, USB Type-C to HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB adapter, dedicated page for this particular CPU here, Read about the changes in the new rating version 5, 3DMark 06 - 1280x1024 Standard AA:0x AF:0x. This feature is included in many laptop graphics driver settings as a power conservation strategy. Discuss: Dell XPS 13 (late 2017) review: Next-gen performance with the same superb design Sign in to comment. Le SSD Samsung était étrangement lent en écriture et quel malheur de voir le retour de la luminosité adaptative. Combined CPU and GPU stress sees prioritization of the GPU performance, which remains fairly consistent at around 950 MHz, whereas the CPU only accepts around 60% load at 1.39 GHz. However, write performance—while still good overall—is not quite as stunning, with a Sequential Write Speed of 152.56 MB/s (versus XPS 13 non-Touch/Touch scores of 119.58 MB/s and 416.78 MB/s and the excellent MacBook Air score of 1001 MB/s). In terms of storage, all options are solid-state, of course, ranging from 128 GB to 1 TB in capacity. The XPS 13-9350 battery has grown slightly to 56 Wh (from 52 Wh originally), with a total capacity of 7435 mAh. As such, our impressions from the last review still apply: specifically, that in spite of their small size, the speakers provide clear sound of considerable volume. Le Dell XPS 13 est, une fois de plus, l'un des meilleurs ultraportables du marché. Overall, the quality of the keyboard cannot quite approach that of a high-quality business notebook (such as a Dell Latitude or Lenovo ThinkPad), and depending on one’s personal preferences, some other Ultrabooks may also prevail (such as, perhaps, the HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G2). Comme dit précédemment, nous n'avons rien laissé au hasard et c'est tout ce que l'on avait à reprocher à cet XPS 13. And we weren’t the only ones; several months later, the community at large seems to share our sentiments. Judging by these scores, new games ought to be playable on low settings (and possibly at lower resolutions) on the XPS 13-9350. Today, I am truly living my dream: still a child at heart, ever-curious, constantly learning, and thankful to you, our readers. Once the bottom cover is off, access is granted to all of the major replaceable components: the battery, the SSD, the WLAN adapter, the CMOS battery, and the heatsink/fan. Anything featuring a Core i5 or better includes 8 GB of RAM, and the top-end models (some i7 configurations) even sport 16 GB—something which power users vocally wished for upon the release of the XPS 13-9343. Soon, much of my free time was spent moderating popular gaming forums and covering the industry for various websites. The black value of 0.191 cd/m² is simultaneously lower, however, leading to a superior contrast measurement of 1453:1. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Dell XPS 13-9350 13.3-Inch High Performance Laptop (Intel Core i5-6200U Processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Windows 10), Silver at Amazon.com. From the outside, the Dell XPS 13 (model 9350) is very clean-looking. In this latter test, the MacBook Air incidentally trounces the rest of the field with a score of 3579. Its clock rates range from 2.3 to 2.8 GHz (dual core: 2.7 GHz max) depending on demand and TDP/thermal headroom. Dell hasn't changed the design on the XPS 13 in a few years, but there's a lot to like about the aesthetic. We have not yet had the chance to test this tool, but users who are bothered by the CBAC auto-brightness may well consider this a significant reason to purchase the QHD+ model instead. 808.2 MB/s, Alimentation (valeur maximale)  41.6 °C | Température ambiante de la pièce 20.5 °C | Raytek Raynger ST. The lid and bottom surface of the laptop are made from CNC machined aluminum that's either silver or rose gold, depending on which color you choose.The sides, back hinge and deck are made from a luxurious, soft-touch carbon fiber. Another minor complaint about the XPS 13-9343 was its middling wireless performance. Portabilité, performances, polyvalence ergonomie, chauffe et bruit contenus et même esthétisme, rien n'a été laissé au hasard. Top 10 LaptopsMultimedia, Budget Multimedia, Gaming, Budget Gaming, Lightweight Gaming, Business, Budget Office, Workstation, Subnotebooks, Ultrabooks, Chromebooks, under 300 USD/Euros, under 500 USD/Euros, 1.000 USD/Euros, Top 10 SmartphonesSmartphones, Phablets, ≤5-inch, Camera SmartphonesThe Best Smartphones for Less Than 160 Euros. Further control is provided via the Dell Command Power Manager application. This problem was acknowledged by Dell and is supposedly corrected in all production units however; thus, it did not adversely affect our final score. Ethernet connectivity, again, is not possible (due to the thinness of the machine’s case) without a specialized adapter. And finally, the MacBook Air 13-inch runs at very similar temperatures, but is also a full 10 dB(A) louder at 40.2 dB(A)—hardly a small discrepancy. Its near-bezel-less design—accommodating a 13.3-inch panel in an 11-inch body—carries a futuristic appearance, and the matte black carbon fiber of its palm rest and input devices exudes a subtly sophisticated air. However, playing accomplice to the upgraded SoC is the improved dual-channel RAM speed of 1866 MHz (since system memory is shared directly for use by the GPU in integrated applications). Dell XPS 13 (late 2015) review: Display. All the while, I never stopped repairing computers, and in 2006, I started a technology consulting company in Louisville. Ethernet connectivity, again, is not possible (due to the thinness of the machines case) without a specialized adapter. Our review unit, meanwhile, packs a Core i5-6200U with Intel HD Graphics 520, 8 GB of dual-channel LPDDR3 1866 MHz RAM, and a 256 GB PCIe SSD ($1,149 MSRP). Entrer votre numéro de série. We begin with 3DMark benchmarks for synthetic assessments. We tested a few older titles for comparative purposes with the rest of the field; you can find the full table below. Editor's Note: We generally don't recommend laptops older than 2 years. Winners in the mainstream ultraportable category are not defined by absolute victory in a select few categories, but rather, more often strong balanced performance across the board. The Total Gamma of 2.59 (ideal: 2.2) and the CCT Average of 6562 (ideal: 6500) are both great as well. The Microsoft Surface Book posts an even better 5135 (+3%), whereas the larger MacBook Pro Retina 13 eclipses the field with 5620 (+12.6%). These are primarily a factor of the cutting-edge Intel HD Graphics 520, which, as far as integrated graphics go, is a pretty promising chip. But it is still very good, especially taking into consideration the machine’s incredibly thin profile. Dell XPS 13 (2016) Review. From the very start, both cores rocketed to a consistent 2.7 GHz clock rate and remained there indefinitely throughout the procedure. The XPS 13-9343 was no slouch in the realm of performance, posting some pretty impressive values for a machine of its size. Earlier this year, our in-depth review of the XPS 13-9343 left us thoroughly impressed with very little to criticize. For instance, the deltaE2000 of 4.88 and the grayscale deltaE of 4.26 are down from 7.67 and 4.66 on the XPS 13-9343 1080p model, and even better than the QHD+ model. However, these are ubiquitous these days so it is merely an inconvenience. Le Dell XPS 13 nouveau cru tient, lui, 8 h 33 en lecture vidéo et 8 h 17 dans notre second test. The overly low AS SSD overall Write Score (60 points) is artificially hamstrung by what appears to be a driver incompatibility within Windows 10 that produces a 4K Write Speed of under 1 MB/s, which is clearly obtuse. We have the Dell Wireless 1820A 802.11ac adapter to thank for this, which is a 2x2 adapter capable of dual-channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) connectivity. Our test unit is outfitted with a Core i5-6200U, which is a dual-core CPU based on the Skylake architecture featuring a 14 nm manufacturing process. but Dell has pledged a tool to be available upon request that will disable (or reenable) the feature for users of the QHD+ model. But it’s the fact that these strong performance scores are built on top of an already masterfully-balanced foundational set of characteristics that makes it so appealing. This slight upgrade coupled with the increased efficiency of the newer CPU and chipset should seemingly result in a slight boost to battery runtimes. Changer de produit. Secondly, the XPS 13-9343 incorporated a “feature” (referenced above) where the total brightness would automatically fluctuate in accordance with the screen contents (called CBAC). 3DMark 11 issues a result of 1558—27%/29% above that of the XPS 13-9343 models, and 6% above that of the MacBook Air (1459). In grade school, my first computer—an Apple IIGS—started it all for me. About the only complaint here is the length of the palm rest, which is a bit short for larger hands—but this is entirely a factor of the machine’s size rather than any sort of fundamental design shortfall. In fact, for an Ultrabook with limited TDP and thermal latitude, it performs quite admirably under heavy stress. At 2.8 lbs, it is … The Dell XPS 13-9350’s 1 W side-mounted stereo speakers appear to be unchanged from the previous model. Subjectively speaking, the XPS 13-9350 feels quick in every regard. 864.2 MB/s, Débit de transfert moyen: Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit, Cinebench R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit, Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit, Power Supply (max.) While the XPS 13 will suffice for most uses, those interested in serious graphic design will need to seek a screen with better gamut. This is in comparison to the previous models’ measurements of 31 dB(A) and 34 dB(A) under load, the HP Elitebook Folio G2’s 36.4 dB(A), and the MacBook Air 13-inch’s 40.2 dB(A). Productivity Performance of Dell XPS 13 (9310) The biggest overhaul here compared to the last XPS 13 that was in our lab is the 11th Gen Intel "Tiger Lake" CPU. The XPS 13’s speakers are great for a notebook of this size. The keys are tuned to be relatively quiet and thus comfortable to operate at higher-speed typing rates. This isn’t the fastest Ultrabook we’ve tested; a number of modern contenders—ranging from the Microsoft Surface Book to the Apple MacBook Air 13—top its system performance scores by a narrow margin. For practical use, it still feels awfully fast. For a couple of comparisons, in superPi 32M, the XPS 13 managed 710 seconds, considerably quicker than both the HP Spectre (752 s) and XPS 13-9343 Touch (744 s), but only slightly better than the XPS 13-9343 non-Touch (717 s). Nevertheless, the XPS 13-9350 seems to completely resolve this, both by way of a less-irritating fan frequency (subjectively speaking) and a lower operating RPM under most scenarios. Apart from GPU improvements, which are also supposed to be significant, the latter is likely the least important factor here; in modern notebooks, especially Ultrabooks, it is the storage and memory which usually serve as the biggest bottlenecks to overall system performance. The display lid is nearly as robust, even in spite of its thinness; though heavy twisting can provoke some small degree of flex, there are no visible distortions on the panel. DELL XPS 13 9350 Flagship Notebook Laptop Computer (13 Inch QHD+ 1800P Display TOUCH, i7-6560U 3.2GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIE SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10) (Renewed) 3.2 out of 5 stars 8 Dell XPS 13 9370 Laptop: Core i7-8550U, 13.3" UHD 4K Touch Display, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Fingerprint Reader, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 (Silver) By our measurements, the panel achieves 66% sRGB coverage, which isn’t quite up to the claims of Dell’s specifications (72%). Performance appears to be mostly consistent regardless of power state, as evidenced by our secondary run of 3DMark 06 while unplugged (score: 8987). Shortly after our original review of the XPS 13-9343 Touchscreen version, we received a second configuration for review which featured a non-touch, anti-glare 1080p panel. In spite of the high temperatures and lower clock rates, however, the machine never sinks below its base CPU or GPU frequencies, and thus it never technically throttles. As for the XPS 13-9343, the battery test is always performed on the default system web browser—which on Windows 8.1 was Internet Explorer, and on Windows 10, it is Microsoft Edge. On the right side, there is a single USB 3.0 port, a 3-in-1 card reader and a N… We’ll put the device through our unmatched and ever-evolving array of scientific tests to come away with the answer. So, then, it is hardly surprising that Dell has defaulted to its conservative design principles and taken a purely evolutionary approach to its late-2015 XPS 13 revision. Via a separately-sold adapter (yet to be released), it also can be easily converted to VGA, HDMI, Ethernet and USB-A—so it’s technically much more versatile than the DisplayPort it replaces, even if it makes video output a bit more of a trial. GPU stress was similarly successful: frequencies remain at a fairly consistent 950 MHz speed, while temperatures topped out at 83 °C. Read our Dell XPS 13 2019 review to see if it’s worth the cash. Of particular note is the inclusion of PCIe-based SSDs on models with 256 GB or greater storage (which includes our review unit). temp. The brightness distribution of 88% has slightly regressed, but certainly not to the point where it is noticeable. Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit, Cinebench R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit, Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit, Débit de transfert minimal: This appears to be a relatively common issue right now with some NVMe SSDs and AS SSD benchmarks. As it turns out, when compared to the non-Touch XPS 13-9343 we reviewed (which probably featured a later BIOS version than the original Touch model to help compensate for the fan complaints), not much at all. Here, the XPS 13 managed 7 hours, 31 minutes, which is very good, but not as good as our previous measurements for the last generation model. The XPS 13-9350 is still dealing with the same edge real estate, not to mention the limited space inside the unit for additional ports and accompanying control boards. XPS 13 9350. One of few negative observations we made regarding the XPS 13-9343 was its penchant for obtrusive fan noise under load. The newer chipset promises improved power efficiency and substantially better graphical performance. This newest revision of the laptop once again includes this firmware-level power savings, [update: 11/10/15] and it is still not possible to disable it on 1080p (FHD) models. This way you can decide for yourself which Dell XPS 13 9350 model is the best bang for your buck. Although a few colors exhibit deltaE deviances of closer to 6 and 7, this will still likely be sufficiently authentic reproduction for any average user. Steve Schardein, 2015-11- 5 (Update: 2020-06- 8). Le Dell XPS 13 9300, ou « Nouveau 13″ » est disponible sur le site du constructeur à partir de 1529 euros dans sa première configuration (i5, écran Full HD, 512 Go de stockage). Maintenance isn’t quite as optimistic, though it’s not a total lost cause, either. Download and install the latest drivers, firmware and software. However, these are ubiquitous these days so it is merely an inconvenience. Sure, it’s identical to its predecessor of nine months ago, but there is still yet hardly any more accurate way to describe the 1.226 kg XPS 13 than “sexy”. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. All memory options are at least dual-channel, and all are 1866 MHz speed, which represents an across-the-board improvement over the 9343. The difference with the XPS 13 is that it could not be disabled by the user; it was constantly active with no recourse. It’s the same aluminum body with a carbon fiber palm rest. Viewing angles are as excellent as any IPS panel; from nearly any direction, colors and brightness look great. Sunny areas are harder to manage, of course, primarily because of the comparably inadequate brightness. The 9350 only features one primary configuration with less than 8 GB of RAM (the Core i3 flavor). Please share our article, every link counts! It isn’t flashy—merely self-assured. Is this enough to keep the XPS perched above the fray of myriad ultraportable competitors? To help quantify this, we turn to our PCMark benchmarks. For a full comparison, see our detailed graphs below. While the XPS 13 has always relied on integrated graphics rather than a discrete GPU, this model boasts Intel's latest Iris Xe silicon, replacing the Iris Plus graphics of its predecessor. The MacBook Air is yet another 2% above the XPS 13-9350 with a score of 6061 in this test. Here you can see an approximate comparison between the CPUs that can be found in the Dell XPS 13 9350 models on the market. Gestures are once again flawlessly interpreted. Dell XPS 13" 9310 (Intel Tiger Lake) Laptop Review Dell brings Intel Tiger Lake, Xe graphics, PCIe 4.0, and Thunderbolt 4 with the XPS 13 9310 laptop. The build quality is solid and well constructed. We’ll dig deeper into the score comparisons in a moment, but preliminarily, we ought to expect the 9350 to fare even better thanks to improved storage device performance (with the PCIe SSD) and RAM speed, not to mention the newer CPU. Dell XPS 13 9350 CPU variants. Gorgeous and flawless Dell XPS 13 (9310) review: Intel 11th Gen make this perfect laptop much more powerful and longer lasting The refreshed XPS 13 … The Touch model was a few degrees cooler under load, but at the expense of a few dB(A) higher fan noise. However, no other explicit shortfalls are evident, even after our intensive evaluation and testing procedures. The adapter weighs 260 g and is the same one which shipped with the previous XPS 13. The MacBook Air 13-inch 2015, equipped with an Intel Core i7-5650U, manages to beat all of the above quite handily in this case with a score of just 610 s. In Cinebench R11.5 xCPU 64-bit, we recorded a score of 3.19 points, which handily beats the Spectre’s 2.7 points, along with the XPS 13-9343 Touch/non-Touch scores of 2.33 / 2.85, respectively, and barely edges out the Elitebook Folio 1040 G2 and MacBook Air 13-inch’s identical scores of 3.14 points. The primary takeaway here is that this is indeed a very fast SSD, and a big upgrade over the last-generation XPS 13, even if its overall write performance is nothing special in comparison. Dell also quotes the brightness as the same as before (400 nits), but our measurements differed significantly; our lab recorded an average brightness of just 276 cd/m², which is notably dimmer than previously (Editor’s Note: We have ordered a retest of the screen parameters to ensure the firmware-level automatic brightness did not interfere with our initial measurements; we will update our review accordingly). Later, in the nineties, if I wasn’t repairing computers for family and friends, I was busy cooking up nifty Visual Basic projects and playing PC games like Command & Conquer and Heroes of Might and Magic. The lowest-end CPU option in the XPS 13-9350 is the Core i3-6100U, whereas the top-end configuration (yet to be released) will feature a Core i7-6600U. The resolution and size factor out to 166 PPI, which is dense enough for practical purposes, even if it can’t compete with the QHD+ panel’s ridiculous 276 PPI. Performance per clock is expected to be improved by under 5 percent compared to the previous generation. Given these changes we ought to see significantly improved GPU performance in the XPS 13-9350. Overall, though, this machine was a stunning feat of engineering, and one which we claimed “might just be the most complete ultraportable package” we’d seen to date. The competition offers flashes of brilliance while Dell’s flagship shines brightly across the board. We recorded average noise levels of 28.2 dB(A) and 30.2 dB(A) under idle/load, respectively. Each of the competitors explored in this review would likely satisfy nearly any consumer, however demanding—but the Dell XPS 13-9350 arguably remains the most cutting-edge design and best overall balance between portability, power, and value. Under load, the XPS 13-9350 managed just 5 minutes longer than the XPS 13-9343 non-Touch predecessor (and 10 minutes longer than the Touch edition) with 2 hours and 30 minutes runtime. Cinebench R15 results are quite similar, with the XPS 13-9350 (287 points) easily beating both Touch/non-Touch predecessors (217/260), as well as the HP Elitebook Folio (277), but just barely falling short of the MacBook Air’s score of 296 (it should be noted that the MacBook's CPU carries a much more power-hungry 28 W TDP versus the XPS 13's 15 W TDP). Our tests do not indicate much difference over the previous models, however. It is a machine with few if any hiccups during general use, where applications launch quickly, installations complete in a flash, and web browsing seems to take no toll. For that, instead, we turn to our revamped Wi-Fi Surfing test (v1.3), which very closely approximates the consumption correlated with typical web surfing activity. Dell. 682 MB/s, Débit de transfert maximal: But what’s inside is what’s changed the most: a brand-new Intel Skylake chipset, featuring an Intel Core i5-6200U CPU paired with the promising HD Graphics 520 and 8 GB of DDR3L RAM. 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