Don't mess with Success! - Dell XPS 15 (9520)
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Buy your overpriced stickers today at dbrand.com you'll be glad you did. Alex is a Dell XPS fanboy, but can Dell improve on "perfection" and convince him to switch off of his XPS 13+ and into their new OLED XPS 15? Want us to unbox something specifically for a video? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:21 Which is the new XPS? 1:25 Comparing to the XPS 13+ 1:52 XPS 15 Specs 2:59 Sponsor - dbrand 4:19 Mildly convenient feature 4:49 Cinebench drag race 5:25 Cinebench re-run 5:46 IO overview 6:10 Trackpad and Keyboard impressions 7:09 4K(ish) display 7:47 Gaming impressions 10:50 Speaker impressions 11:24 Screen and speaker comparisons 13:10 Webcam test 14:18 Opening it up 16:03 Outro
The video introduces the Dell XPS 15 (9520) as the latest evolution of a long running line, immediately acknowledging that big chassis designs often stay visually similar year after year. The host evaluates whether the newest model actually brings meaningful changes beyond cosmetics, noting the unchanged form factor, updated keyboard key shape, and a slightly different carbon fiber texture on the lid. They point out practical improvements such as dual-sided charger plug, a brighter and more robust hinge grip, and a set of IO options including Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, SD card reader, and a conventional dongle for easy connectivity. The discussion then pivots to performance, with a three-way Cinebench drag race planned between the old XPS 15 and the new one, evaluating CPU performance under ultra performance settings. Throughout, the host weaves in realtime impressions about thermals, fan noise, and software stability, especially around Windows 11 drivers and audio handling. The OLED 4K display is highlighted as a standout feature, with particular attention given to color accuracy, black levels, and the gaming implications of high refresh and low latency. The host contrasts OLED against LCD, sharing hands-on observations of brightness, color richness, and practical battery implications, while also noting the limitations of the 16 GB RAM configuration at launch. Finally, the video touches on hardware maintenance and upgradability, including RAM and storage expansion, and ends with a candid verdict that the XPS 15 remains a strong business laptop candidate despite Windows standby issues and a few tradeoffs in memory and battery life.
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