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
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111 Reviews
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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 XPS 15z (Microsoft) is available from Microsoft's Store and every bit as luxurious as the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, but it won't cost you nearly as much. ...
Abstract: If you're willing to lug an additional pound or three, you can get a much more capable machine that's also easier on your eyes and hands, if not always your pocketbook. Ranging from less than $1,000 to a no-compromises $3,000, these midsize sedans ge...
Abstract: As the title states, in this laptop review, we will be opening up the HP Pavilion dv6t-6000 and Dell XPS 15z.The Pavilion dv6t-6000 is a mainstream laptop from HP that offers a nice mixture of design and performance. The...
Attractive, solid aluminum design, Quick and loaded for the price, Very good keyboard, reasonably good trackpad, Ample expansion for the size, Fairly thin and light, Mostly clean Windows install,
Real battery life, thickness not as good as Dell claims., Sealedin battery not worth the short lifespan, No upgrades to quadcore, faster GPUs, or Bluray, McAfee and Stage interface a bit superfluous, Trackpad not as tightly integrated as it could be,
Much of the appeal of the XPS 15z comes from what it does for the price. At a $999 base price, it's good value if you're looking for better materials and a reasonably slim profile without having to spend a premium for either. An ongoing barrier for App...
Abstract: So there you have it. The XPS 15z has its flaws, but it more than matches Apple at its own game in many ways and trumps it in a few ways. It's half the price and every bit as aesthetically pleasing, if not more so. We've given you reasons in the past...
Sharp design, Excellent 1080p display, Good performance for price, ESATA port, Fingerprint-resistant chassis
No Blu-ray player or lock slot, So-so keyboard
The XPS 15z has a strong design, a beautiful 1080p LCD, and speed for the money. We had some quibbles, but its CPU/GPU muscle and long battery life make this a fine all-purpose machine. ...
Speedy, modern hardware and features, Sleek, sturdy design
GPU is a bit limited at the high price range, "Splendid Color" oversaturates the display
If every Dell laptop were this good in both build and design, the company's reputation among consumers would be completely restored. Dell XPS 15z: Attractively Built, Attractively Priced Laptop Dell XPS 15z Review, by Jason Cross July 1, 2011 The obvi...
Truly beautiful design, Huge touchpad with gestures support, 1080p LCD panel, Comfortable, backlit keyboard, Fast for the price
Too few USB 3.0 ports, Gets warm in heavy use, Fans can get a little noisy, Can't remove the battery
There's just no question that the XPS 15z is a beautiful laptop. Yes, it looks a bit like the MacBook Pro, but is that really a bad thing? Dell has still made this design their own, and the keyboard / trackpad experience is currently among the best availa...
Successful design, High-end materials, Good connectivity and positioning, Good display brightness and contrast, Solid performance reserves, Good battery life
Loud hard disk, High temperatures and noise during load, Moderate speaker quality, Irremovably built-in battery
Dell XPS 15z NotebookFacts about the Dell XPS z series was kept rather secretive for a long time. After all, it is the successor of the famous Adamo, or rather Adamo XPS. However, what we could judge with the first representative, the 15 inch XPS 15z, rem...
