Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front height |
7.70 mm (0.30 in.) |
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| Rear height |
18 mm (0.71 in.) |
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| Width |
344.40 mm (13.56 in.) |
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| Depth |
230.30 mm (9.07 in.) |
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| Weight (maximum) |
2.05 kg (4.53 lb) NOTE The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
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Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | Option four |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor type |
10th Generation Intel Core i5-10300H |
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10750H |
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10875H |
10th Generation Intel Core i9-10885H |
| Processor wattage |
45 W |
45 W |
45 W |
45 W |
| Processor core count |
4 |
6 |
8 |
8 |
| Processor thread count |
8 |
12 |
16 |
16 |
| Processor speed |
Up to 4.50 GHz |
Up to 5 GHz |
Up to 5.10 GHz |
Up to 5.30 GHz |
| Processor cache |
8 MB |
12 MB |
16 MB |
16 MB |
| Integrated graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
Intel WM 490 |
| Processor |
10th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9 |
| DRAM bus width |
128 bit |
| Flash EPROM |
32 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to PCIe Gen 3.0 |
Operating system
Your XPS 15 9500 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Two-SODIMM slots |
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| Memory type |
Dual-channel DDR4 |
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| Memory speed |
2933 MHz |
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| Maximum memory configuration |
64 GB |
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| Minimum memory configuration |
4 GB |
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| Memory size per slot |
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB |
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| Memory configurations supported |
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Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| M.2 |
Two M.2 2230/2280 slot for solid-state drive NOTE To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article
000144170 at
www.dell.com/support.
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External ports
The following table lists the external ports on your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| USB ports |
NOTE Connect the power adapter (USB Type-C) to one of the three USB Type-C ports.
|
| Audio port |
One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port |
| Video port |
NOTE A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
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| Media-card reader |
One SD-card slot |
| Docking port |
Not supported |
| Power-adapter port |
DC-IN through one of the three USB Type-C ports |
| Security |
Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) |
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Option one | Option two |
|---|---|---|
| Model number |
Killer AX1650s |
Killer AX500s DBS |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
Up to 1774.50 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax) |
Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax) |
| Encryption |
|
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| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5 |
Bluetooth 5.2 |
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC3281-CG |
|
| Stereo conversion |
Supported |
|
| Internal audio interface |
High Definition Audio (HDA) |
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| External audio interface |
Universal audio jack |
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| Number of speakers |
Two |
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| Internal-speaker amplifier |
Supported |
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| External volume controls |
Keyboard shortcut controls |
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| Speaker output: | ||
| Average speaker output |
4 W |
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| Peak speaker output |
5 W |
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| Subwoofer output |
Supported |
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| Microphone |
Digital-array microphones |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your XPS 15 9500.
- One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
- Up to two M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drives
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
|
M.2 2230 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, up to 32 Gbps |
Up to 2 TB |
|
M.2 2280 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, up to 32 Gbps |
Up to 2 TB |
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Media-card type |
One SD-card slot |
| Media-cards supported |
|
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NOTE The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.
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Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Keyboard type |
Backlit keyboard |
| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Number of keys |
|
| Keyboard size |
X = 19.05 mm key pitch Y = 18.05 mm key pitch |
| Keyboard shortcuts |
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.
NOTE You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing
Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.
For more information, see keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts.
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Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras |
One |
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| Camera type |
RGB IR HD camera |
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| Camera location |
Front |
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| Camera sensor type |
CMOS-sensor technology |
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| Camera resolution: | |||
| Still image |
0.9 megapixel |
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| Video |
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps |
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| Infrared camera resolution: | |||
| Still image |
0.20 megapixel |
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| Video |
576 x 360 (VGA) at 30 fps |
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| Diagonal viewing angle: | |||
| Camera |
78.3 degrees |
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| Infrared camera |
78.3 degrees |
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Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchpad resolution: | ||
| Horizontal |
4655 |
|
| Vertical |
2731 |
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| Touchpad dimensions: | ||
| Horizontal |
150 mm (5.91 in.) |
|
| Vertical |
90 mm (3.54 in.) |
|
| Touchpad gestures | For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. | |
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
90 W USB Type-C |
130 W USB Type-C |
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| Input voltage |
100 VAC–240 VAC |
100 VAC–240 VAC |
|
| Input frequency |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
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| Input current (maximum) |
1.50 A |
1.8 A |
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| Output current (continuous) |
|
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| Rated output voltage |
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| Temperature range: | |||
| Operating |
0 °C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
0°C to 40°C (32 °F to 104°F) |
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| Storage |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
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Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Option one | Option two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery type |
56 WHr, 3-cell "smart" lithium-ion |
86 WHr, 6-cell "smart" lithium-ion |
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| Battery voltage |
11.40 VDC |
11.40 VDC |
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| Battery weight (maximum) |
0.26 kg (0.57 lb) |
0.34 kg (0.75 lb) |
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| Battery dimensions: | ||||
| Height |
77.70 mm (3.06 in.) |
77.70 mm (3.06 in.) |
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| Width |
295.20 mm (11.62 in.) |
295.20 mm (11.62 in.) |
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| Depth |
7.56 mm (0.30 in.) |
7.56 mm (0.30 in.) |
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| Temperature range: | ||||
| Operating |
0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
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| Storage |
-20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) |
-20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) |
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| Battery operating time | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | ||
| Battery charging time (approximate)
NOTE Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and My Dell on
www.dell.com/
|
3 hours (when the computer is off) |
3 hours (when the computer is off) |
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| Coin-cell battery |
Not supported |
Not supported |
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Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display type |
Full High Definition (FHD) |
Ultra High Definition (UHD+) |
|
| Display-panel technology |
Wide viewing angle (WVA) |
Wide viewing angle (WVA) |
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| Display-panel dimensions (active area): | |||
| Height |
336.38 mm (13.24 in.) |
336.38 mm (13.24 in.) |
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| Width |
210.24 mm (8.28 in.) |
210.24 mm (8.28 in.) |
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| Diagonal |
396.24 mm (15.60 in.) |
396.24 mm (15.60 in.) |
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| Display-panel native resolution |
1920 x 1200 |
3840 x 2400 |
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| Luminance (typical) |
500 nits |
500 nits |
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| Megapixels |
2.3 |
9.2 |
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| Color gamut |
sRGB 100% |
AdobeRGB 100% |
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| Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
145 |
290 |
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| Contrast ratio (min.) |
1650:1 |
1600:1 |
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| Response time (max.) |
35 ms |
35 ms |
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| Refresh rate |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
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| Horizontal view angle |
85 +/- degrees |
85 +/- degrees |
|
| Vertical view angle |
85 +/- degrees |
85 +/- degrees |
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| Pixel pitch |
0.18 mm |
0.09 mm |
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| Power consumption (maximum) |
4.41 W |
10.4 W |
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| Anti-glare vs glossy finish |
Anti-glare |
Anti-reflection |
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| Touch options |
No |
Yes |
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Fingerprint reader
The following table lists the fingerprint-reader specifications of your XPS 15 9500.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint-reader sensor technology |
Capacitive |
| Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution |
500 dpi |
| Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size |
108 x 88 |
GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 15 9500.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|
Shared system memory |
10th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9 |
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 15 9500.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
Not supported |
4 GB |
GDDR6 |
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your XPS 15 9500.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range |
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Relative humidity (maximum) |
10% to 90% (noncondensing) |
0% to 95% (noncondensing) |
| Vibration (maximum)* |
0.66 GRMS |
1.30 GRMS |
| Shock (maximum) |
110 G† |
160 G† |
| Altitude range |
-15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft) |
-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 ft) |
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.





























