Testseek.co.uk have collected 111 expert reviews of the Dell XPS 15Z - Early 2012 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Dell XPS 15Z - Early 2012.
June 2011
(80%)
111 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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4 Reviews
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The editors liked
The Dell XPS 15z is a 15.4-inch machine
Finished in magnesium and aluminium. The chassis measures under an inch in depth
And it's thinner than lots of rival laptops. It's tactile and robust
Although you'll find several different metals in place – rather than the MacBook Pro's uni-body design. That said
The XPS 15z really is a nice laptop to use and to look at. Surprisingly for a semi-portable
Attractive aluminium shell
Slim design
Excellent performance
Almost everything
Brilliant screen
Tons of power
Solid and attractive body.
Sharp
Vibrant full HD screen
Incredible performance
Excellent isolation-style keyboard
Slim and solid build
Long battery life
Great design
Great performance
Fantastic screen
Lots of storage
Extremely thin for a midsize notebook
Includes a powerful CPU and midrange GPU
1080p display
Backlit keyboard
All-metal
Semi-unibody chassis
Streamlined
Less than 1in thick
Excellent build quality and great feel
Optional 1080p screen
Powerful
Well-rounded specification
The editors didn't like
The fact the XPS 15z uses different types of metals creates a slightly unbalanced feel to the design
Although there's no disputing the quality. We also found the 15z was slightly noisy in use
Although never distractingly so.
Build quality disappointing in places
Unimpressive battery life
Unattractive keyboard
What's to hate?
Slightly shallow keyboard if we must
No Blu-ray
Short power lead
Screen doesn't tilt back far
Fairly expensive
Keyboard layout
Lack of Blu-ray drive
The 15in. MacBook Pro is slightly thinner
We'd expect longer battery life and a better GPU in our highend configuration
The Dell is equally comfortable as a desktop replacement or a travelling companion, though perhaps at over 2.5kg you might not want to carry it around for long periods too often. The price tag of almost £1200 is high, but despite our reservations about...
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Published: 2011-11-10, Author: James , review by: whatlaptop.co.uk
Abstract: We review the excellent Dell XPS 15z, winner of two What Laptop Tablet & Smartphone awards, and one of the best laptops on the market to rival the mighty MacBook Pro.Posted on Thursday, November 10th, 2011 at 5:05 pm under Buying Guides ,...
Great design, great performance, fantastic screen, lots of storage
Keyboard layout, lack of Blu-ray drive,
You get good looks backed up by good design. Superb performance and battery life and a screen that really impresses. There are almost no drawbacks and it's priced to make Mac users jealous. ...
Almost everything, Brilliant screen, Tons of power, Solid and attractive body.
What's to hate?, Slightly shallow keyboard if we must, No Blu-ray
Value for money, power, build quality and performance, Dell's XPS 15z is a stunning laptop
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Published: 2011-08-03, Author: David , review by: channelpro.co.uk
Abstract: A big laptop with plenty of power, plus the style and battery-life to make a surprisingly strong all-rounder As if Dell’s XPS 15 weren’t desirable enough already, it’s now joined by the sporty 15z. As well as upgraded internals, the whole design has re...
There’s no denying that the specs and the real-life performance of this machine are admirable. And even the lowest budget option of the three is still reasonable powerful considering the £899 price level. Both the design and the internals give every in...
Build quality disappointing in places, Unimpressive battery life, Unattractive keyboard
The Dell XPS 15z offers great performance with an attractive, slim design. If you're after a MacBook Pro but can't quite get the cash, this laptop may be a good alternative....
The Dell XPS 15z is a 15.4-inch machine, finished in magnesium and aluminium. The chassis measures under an inch in depth, and it's thinner than lots of rival laptops. It's tactile and robust, although you'll find several different metals in place – rather than the MacBook Pro's uni-body design. That said, the XPS 15z really is a nice laptop to use and to look at. Surprisingly for a semi-portable
The fact the XPS 15z uses different types of metals creates a slightly unbalanced feel to the design, although there's no disputing the quality. We also found the 15z was slightly noisy in use, although never distractingly so.
Finished entirely in metal, the Dell XPS 15z has few proper rivals. The HP Envy 15 and Apple MacBook Pro both spring to mind, and the Dell undercuts both when it comes to specification. If you're in the market for a high quality PC, the XPS 15z is well...
