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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 47 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4-2933) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | LPDDR5X-9523 (soldered, dual-channel) |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | 80 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-10300H (Comet Lake, 45 W) CPU: 4-core / 8-thread up to 4.5 GHz; 6-core i7-10750H or 8-core i7-10875H / i9-10885H options (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4 GB or RTX 2060 Max-Q 6 GB plus Intel UHD Graphics (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | June 2020 | Expected 2026-10 |
| Status | Discontinued (2021) | Announced |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical | 400 nits |
| Color | 100% sRGB (FHD+) or 100% Adobe RGB / 94% DCI-P3, HDR400 (4K+) color | 45% NTSC |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 pixels; optional 3840 × 2400 touch (total screen pixel count) | 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA) |
| Size | 17-inch (Diagonal) | 14 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge 16:10 IPS display; optional 4K+ touch (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) | IPS, optional touch |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price | — | €1,099 (Base configuration) — Europe |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,399.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,299 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,959,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,818,600 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i5-10300H (quad-core) with Intel UHD Graphics; Core i7-10750H / i7-10875H / i9-10885H with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti or RTX 2060 Max-Q 6 GB options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP); Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Lenovo |
| Model | Dell XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD4 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Platinum Silver with black carbon-fibre palm rest (official factory color options) | Luna Grey, Cloud Grey |
| Dimensions | — | Thickness: 17.39 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum with carbon-fibre or woven glass-fibre palm rest (premium chassis for durability) | Aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom |
| Weight | 2.11 kg (non-touch) / 2.51 kg (touch) (varies by configuration) | From 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB DDR4 2933 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | 16GB LPDDR5x-9523 (soldered, not upgradable) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | 1TB SSD + spare M.2 2280 slot |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 4 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), full-size SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6 (Killer AX1650), Bluetooth 5.1; USB-C to USB-A/HDMI adapter included. | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A; Video: HDMI; Card reader: SD; Audio: 3.5mm jack; Kensington lock slot; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours (Dell-rated, FHD+ with 97 Wh battery); 56 Wh on base model (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 26 hours local video playback (Lenovo claim) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) | 65W USB-C AC adapter, PD 3.0 |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling |
| Speakers | Quad speakers with two 2.5 W woofers and two 1.5 W tweeters, Waves Nx 3D audio (enhanced audio output for media) | 2x 2W speakers |
| Webcam | 2.25 mm 720p webcam with IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | FHD |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) | Backlit |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Security | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Firmware TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader in power button, IR camera for Windows Hello |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Buttonless Mylar Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm |