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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 47 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4-2933) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | — |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon, 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) | 6-core |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | June 2020 | Expected 2026-10-13 |
| Status | Discontinued (2021) | Announced |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical | 500 nits (peak) |
| Color | 100% sRGB (FHD+) or 100% Adobe RGB / 94% DCI-P3, HDR400 (4K+) color | — |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 pixels; optional 3840 × 2400 touch (total screen pixel count) | 1920 x 1280 pixels, 3:2 (178 ppi) |
| Size | 17-inch (Diagonal) | 13 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge 16:10 IPS display; optional 4K+ touch (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) | PixelSense touchscreen, Adaptive Color/Contrast |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,399.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,199.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,959,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,680,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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; Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Microsoft |
| Model | Dell XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Platinum Silver with black carbon-fibre palm rest (official factory color options) | Platinum, Violet, Black |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum with carbon-fibre or woven glass-fibre palm rest (premium chassis for durability) | Anodized aluminium |
| Weight | 2.11 kg (non-touch) / 2.51 kg (touch) (varies by configuration) | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB DDR4 2933 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | 256GB / 512GB UFS (removable) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | UFS (removable) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB 3.2), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2); Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours (Dell-rated, FHD+ with 97 Wh battery); 56 Wh on base model (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 22.5 hours video playback, up to 18 hours active web usage (Microsoft claim) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | 50 Wh (nominal) |
| Charging | 130 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) | 45W USB-C charger (included) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual Studio Mics with voice focus |
| Speakers | Quad speakers with two 2.5 W woofers and two 1.5 W tweeters, Waves Nx 3D audio (enhanced audio output for media) | Omnitonic speakers with Dolby Audio |
| Webcam | 2.25 mm 720p webcam with IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | 1080p Full HD |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9700 (2020) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) | Backlit, full function row, Copilot key |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows 11 Home |
| Security | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Windows Hello fingerprint power button, Microsoft Pluton, TPM 2.0 |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Precision touchpad with adaptive touch |