Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 17 9700.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front height |
8.67 mm (0.34 in.) |
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| Rear height |
13.15 mm (0.52 in.) |
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| Width |
374.48 mm (14.74 in.) |
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| Depth |
248.08 mm (9.77 in.) |
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| Weight (maximum) |
2.53 kg (5.58 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 17 9700.
| 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 17 9700.
| 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 17 9700 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your XPS 17 9700.
| 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 |
8 GB |
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| Memory size per slot |
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB |
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| Memory configurations supported |
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Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your XPS 17 9700.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| M.2 |
Two M.2 2230/2280 slots 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 17 9700.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| USB ports |
Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Thunderbolt 3 ports with DisplayPort
NOTE Connect the USB Type-C power adapter to only one of the four USB Type-C ports.
NOTE You can connect a Dell Docking Station to this port. For more information, see the knowledge base article
000124295 at
www.dell.com/support.
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| Audio port |
One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port |
| Video port/ports |
Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Thunderbolt 3 ports with DisplayPort
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 |
| Power-adapter port |
DC-IN through one of the four USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3 ports
NOTE You can connect a Dell Docking Station to this port. For more information, see the knowledge base article
000124295 at
www.dell.com/support.
|
| Security-cable slot |
Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) |
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your XPS 17 9700.
| Description | Option one | Option two |
|---|---|---|
| Model number |
Intel Killer AX1650s |
Qualcomm Killer AX500s DBS |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
Up to 1774 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 5.0 |
Bluetooth 5.2 |
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your XPS 17 9700.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC711-CG |
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| Stereo conversion |
Supported |
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| Internal audio interface |
Supported |
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| External audio interface |
Universal audio jack |
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| Number of speakers |
Four |
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| Internal-speaker amplifier |
Realtek ALC1309D |
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| External volume controls |
Supported |
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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 17 9700.
- One M.2 2230 solid-state drive
- Two M.2 2230 solid-state drives
- One M.2 2280 solid-state drive
- Two M.2 2280 solid-state drives
- One M.2 2230 solid-state drive and one M.2 2280 solid-state drive
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
|
M.2 2230 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, up to 32 Gbps |
Up to 256 GB |
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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 17 9700.
| 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 17 9700.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Keyboard type |
Backlit keyboard |
| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Number of keys |
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| 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.
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Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your XPS 17 9700.
| Description | Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras |
One |
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| Camera type |
HD RGB IR 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 |
0.92 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 15 fps |
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| Diagonal viewing angle: | |||
| Camera |
78.5 degrees |
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| Infrared camera |
78.5 degrees |
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Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your XPS 17 9700.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchpad resolution: | ||
| Horizontal |
4655 |
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| Vertical |
2731 |
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| Touchpad dimensions: | ||
| Horizontal |
150 mm (5.91 in.) |
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| Vertical |
89 mm (3.50 in.) |
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| Touchpad gestures | For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. | |
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your XPS 17 9700.
| 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 |
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| 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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CAUTION Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your XPS 17 9700.
| Description | Option one | Option two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery type |
3-cell (56 WHr) "smart" lithium-ion |
6-cell (97 WHr) "smart" lithium-ion |
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| Battery voltage |
11.40 VDC |
11.40 VDC |
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| Battery weight (maximum) |
0.27 kg (0.60 lb) |
0.385 kg (0.85 lb) |
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| Battery dimensions: | ||||
| Height |
8.45 mm (0.33 in.) |
8.45 mm (0.33 in.) |
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| Width |
69.70 mm (2.74 in.) |
69.70 mm (2.74 in.) |
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| Depth |
330.65 mm (13.02 in.) |
330.65 mm (13.02 in.) |
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| Temperature range: | ||||
| Operating |
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| Storage |
–20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
–20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°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/
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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 17 9700.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display type |
Full High Definition (FHD+) |
Ultra High Definition (UHD+) |
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| Display-panel technology |
Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) |
Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) |
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| Display-panel dimensions (active area): | |||
| Height |
366.34 mm (14.42 in.) |
366.34 mm (14.42 in.) |
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| Width |
228.96 mm (9.01 in.) |
228.96 mm (9.01 in.) |
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| Diagonal |
432 mm (17 in.) |
432 mm (17 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) |
133 |
266 |
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| Contrast ratio (typ.) |
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 |
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| Vertical view angle |
+/- 85 degrees |
+/- 85 degrees |
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| Pixel pitch |
0.1908 mm |
0.0954 mm |
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| Power consumption (maximum) |
5.50 W |
13.98 W |
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| Anti-glare vs glossy finish |
Anti-glare |
Anti-reflective |
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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 17 9700.
| 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 17 9700.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Thunderbolt 3 port with DisplayPort |
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 17 9700.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Thunderbolt 3 port with DisplayPort |
4 GB |
GDDR6 |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Thunderbolt 3 port with DisplayPort |
6 GB |
GDDR6 |
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your XPS 17 9700.
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 3,048 m (-49.87 ft to 10,000 ft) |
-15.2 m to 10,668 m (-49.87 ft to 35,000 ft) |
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CAUTION Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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* 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.





























