Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 review: cool, flexible, pricey convertible

Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 is a powerful and flexible laptop for on-the-go productivity and entertainment.

Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 review
(Image: © Rachael Phillips)

Our Verdict

The Dell XPS 13 9315 is a 2-in-1 laptop with a great balance of performance, portability, and design. It features a sleek and stylish chassis, a powerful processor and a stunning 13-inch touchscreen display. Sitting at 11.50 inches x 7.90 inches x 0.29 inches in size, it’s ideal whether you’re working at home or on the go. In terms of performance, the XPS 13 9315 is powered by an Intel Core i7-1250U processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. This configuration is powerful enough for most tasks, including web browsing and basic photo editing.

For

  • Detachable screen
  • Excellent webcam
  • Lightweight

Against

  • Folio is tricky to position
  • Flat keyboard
  • Stylus sold separately

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SPECS

CPU: Intel Core i7-1250U processor
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM: 16GB 4267MHz LPDDR4x Memory Onboard
Screen: 13" 3:2 3K
Storage: 512GB
Ports: 2 Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C)
Size: 11.50 inches x 7.90 inches x 0.29 inches
Weight: 1.6lb
Folio Weight: 1.23lb

The Dell XPS 13 9315 is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a powerful and portable laptop that can do it all. It's thin and light enough to easily carry around, and with enough power to handle even most tasks, it’s ideal for students, business professionals and creatives alike.

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The Verdict
8

out of 10

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9315)

The Dell XPS 13 9315 is a 2-in-1 laptop with a great balance of performance, portability, and design. It features a sleek and stylish chassis, a powerful processor and a stunning 13-inch touchscreen display. Sitting at 11.50 inches x 7.90 inches x 0.29 inches in size, it’s ideal whether you’re working at home or on the go. In terms of performance, the XPS 13 9315 is powered by an Intel Core i7-1250U processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. This configuration is powerful enough for most tasks, including web browsing and basic photo editing.

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Rachael Penn
Writer

Craft, photography and hardware writer Rachael Penn has written for The Evening Standard, The Independent, Fit&Well, The Radar, T3, and TopTenReviews. She also writes on many other subjects, including lifestyle, travel, food, internet culture and eco-living for online and print publications. 

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