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Dell XPS 17 9710

Release Year 2021
CPU Intel Core i 11th gen
Operating System Windows 10 Home / Windows 11 Pro
Screen Size 17.0 inch
RAM 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
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Key Information

Brand
Dell
Category
prosumer
Model
XPS 17 9710
Release Year
2021
Colors
Platinum Silver
Operating System
Windows 10 Home / Windows 11 Pro

Processor

Processor Series
Intel Core i 11th gen
TDP
45W
Processor Options
Intel Core i5-11400H
Cores/Threads: 6 Cores / 12 Threads
Base Clock: 2.7 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.5 GHz
Cache: 12 MB
Intel Core i7-11800H
Cores/Threads: 8 Cores / 16 Threads
Base Clock: 2.3 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.6 GHz
Cache: 24 MB
Intel Core i9-11900H
Cores/Threads: 8 Cores / 16 Threads
Base Clock: 2.5 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.9 GHz
Cache: 24 MB
Intel Core i9-11980HK
Cores/Threads: 8 Cores / 16 Threads
Base Clock: 2.6 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 5.0 GHz
Cache: 24 MB

Graphics

Type
Intel UHD Graphics
GPU Series
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series
GPU Options
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
VRAM: 4GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
VRAM: 4GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM: 6GB GDDR6

Memory & Storage

Memory
8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Type: DDR4-3200
Max Capacity: 64GB
Upgradable: Yes
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Interface: PCIe NVMe SSD
Slots: 2 x M.2 2280
Upgradable: Yes

Display & Body

Display
17.0 inch InfinityEdge IPS
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 / 3840 x 2400
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Color Gamut: 100% sRGB (FHD+), 100% Adobe RGB and 94% DCI-P3 (UHD+)
Contrast: 1650:1
Display Options
Model: FHD+ InfinityEdge
Brightness: 500 nits
Model: UHD+ InfinityEdge Touch
Brightness: 500 nits
Dimensions
374.45 x 248.05 x 19.5 mm
Weight
2.21 kg
Build Material
Aluminum chassis with carbon fiber composite palm rest
Keyboard Type
Backlit edge-to-edge keyboard
Key Travel
1.3 mm
Touchpad
Large precision glass touchpad
Camera
720p HD RGB camera with IR Windows Hello support

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1

Ports

USB-A
None (adapter included)
USB-C
4 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C, Power Delivery, DisplayPort)
HDMI
None (adapter included)
Audio Jack
3.5 mm universal audio jack
SD Card Reader
Yes

Audio & Keyboard

Audio System
Speakers: Quad-speaker design (2 x 2.5W tweeters + 2 x 2W woofers) with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Microphones: Dual-array microphones
Dolby Atmos: Yes
Keyboard
Type: Backlit edge-to-edge keyboard
Backlight: Yes
Key Travel: 1.3 mm
Numeric Keypad: No
Touchpad: Large precision glass touchpad

Security & Compliance

Security Features
Fingerprint Reader: Yes
Infrared Camera: Yes
Windows Hello: Yes
TPM: TPM 2.0

Power & Battery

Battery
Capacity: 56 Wh or 97 Wh
Type: 6-cell Lithium-Ion Polymer
Power Adapter
Type: USB-C AC Adapter
Power Adapter Options
Model: Dell 130W USB-C Power Adapter
Wattage: 130W
In The Box
Dell XPS 17 9710
130W USB-C Power Adapter
USB-C to USB-A and HDMI Adapter
Documentation

Additional Features

Built-in Apps
My Dell
Dell SupportAssist
Dell Update
Dell Digital Delivery
Dell CinemaColor
Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Office
Microsoft 365 Trial
Ecolabels & Compliances
ENERGY STAR
EPEAT Gold
RoHS

Use Case Suitability (BETA Version)

Excellent development machine — strong CPU, ample RAM, and solid thermals for sustained workloads

• Developers
7.7/10
• Office Work
4.2/10
• Creative Work
6.7/10
• Gaming
7.2/10
• Local LLMs
6.2/10
Highest hardware configurations used.
Best For: • Developers
Specs may not be 100% accurate. Variations in ports, features, and configurations may exist under the same model name due to different SKUs or regional versions. Approximate prices and use-case ratings are provided as guidance only, not as exact facts.

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