Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front height |
8.67 mm (0.34 in.) |
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| Rear height |
13.15 mm (0.51 in.) |
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| Width |
374.48 mm (14.74 in.) |
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| Depth |
248.08 mm (9.76 in.) |
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| Weight NOTE:The weight of your
computer depends on the configuration that you ordered.
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Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors that are supported on your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
13th Generation Intel Core i7-13700H |
13th Generation Intel Core i9-13900H |
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| Wattage |
45 W |
45 W |
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| Total core count |
14 |
14 |
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| Performance-cores |
6 |
6 |
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| Efficient-cores |
8 |
8 |
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| Total thread count NOTE:Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on
Performance-cores.
|
20 |
20 |
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| Speed |
2.40 Ghz to 5.00 GHz |
2.60 GHz to 5.40 GHz |
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| Frequency—Performance cores | |||
| Base frequency |
2.4 Ghz |
2.6 Ghz |
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| Maximum turbo frequency |
5.0 Ghz |
5.4 Ghz |
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| Frequency—Efficient cores | |||
| Base frequency |
1.8 Ghz |
1.9 Ghz |
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| Maximum turbo frequency |
3.7 Ghz |
4.1 Ghz |
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| Thermal Mode/Thermal Design Power (TDP) | |||
| Cool |
30 W |
30 W |
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| Optimized |
45 W |
45 W |
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| Quiet |
30 W |
30 W |
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| Ultra Performance |
55 W |
55 W |
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NOTE: Processor clock speeds and thermal design power differ according to the thermal mode selected in the My Dell app on your computer.
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| Cache |
24 MB |
24 MB |
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| Integrated graphics |
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NOTE:Requires 128-bit (2 channel) memory populated
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NOTE:Requires 128-bit (2 channel) memory populated
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Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset that is supported by your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
Intel Raptor Lake H Series |
| Processor |
13th Generation Intel Core i7/i9 |
| DRAM bus width |
128-bit (per 64-bit channel) |
| Flash EPROM |
64 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen 4.0 |
Operating system
Your XPS 17 9730 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications that are supported by your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Two-SODIMM slots |
| Memory type |
Dual-channel DDR5 |
| Memory speed |
4800 MT/s |
| Maximum memory configuration |
64 GB |
| Minimum memory configuration |
16 GB |
| Memory size per slot |
16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB |
| Memory configurations supported |
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External ports and slots
The following table lists the external ports and slots on your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Network port |
Not supported |
| USB ports |
Four Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) with DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery |
| Audio port |
One universal audio jack |
| Video port(s) |
Via Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) ports |
| Media-card reader |
One SD 4.0 card slot |
| Power-adapter port |
USB Type-C |
| Security-cable slot |
One wedge-shaped lock slot |
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| M.2 |
Two M.2 2280 slots for solid-state drives NOTE:To learn more about the features of
different types of M.2 cards, search Dell Support Site.
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Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module that is supported on your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
Intel WiFi 6 AX211 |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
|
| Encryption |
|
| Bluetooth wireless card NOTE:The functionality of
the Bluetooth wireless card may vary based on the operating
system. |
Bluetooth 5.3 |
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC711-CG |
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| Stereo conversion |
Supported |
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| Internal audio interface |
SoundWire |
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| External audio interface |
Universal audio jack |
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| Number of speakers |
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| Internal-speaker amplifier |
Realtek ALC1319D |
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| External volume controls |
Keyboard shortcut controls |
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| Speaker output: | ||
| Average |
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| Peak |
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| Microphone |
Digital-array microphones |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your XPS 17 9730.
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
|
M.2 2280, Class 40 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 |
512 GB |
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M.2 2280, Class 40 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 |
1 TB |
|
M.2 2280, Class 40 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 |
2 TB |
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M.2 2280, Class 40 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 |
4 TB |
Media-card reader
The following table provides the specification of media cards that are supported by your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Media-card slot type |
One SD 4.0 card slot |
| Media-cards supported |
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NOTE:The maximum
capacity of the media-card reader varies depending on the standard
of the media card that is inserted in your computer.
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Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Keyboard type |
Backlit |
| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Number of keys |
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| Key pitch |
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 9730.
| Description | Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras |
Two |
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| Camera type |
HD RGB+IR dual sensors camera |
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| Camera location |
Front camera |
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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: | |||
| Video |
640 x 360 at 15 fps |
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| Diagonal viewing angle: | |||
| Camera |
78.00 degrees |
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| Infrared camera |
77.80 degrees |
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Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchpad resolution: | ||
| Horizontal |
4655 |
|
| Vertical |
2731 |
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| Touchpad dimensions: | ||
| Horizontal |
149.90 mm (5.90 in.) |
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| Vertical |
89.00 mm (3.50 in.) |
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| Touchpad gestures | For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows, search for Touchpad gestures in Windows in the Microsoft knowledge base at support.microsoft.com. | |
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
130 W USB Type-C |
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| Power-adapter dimensions: | ||
| Height |
22 mm (0.87 in.) |
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| Width |
66 mm (2.60 in.) |
|
| Depth |
143 mm (5.63 in.) |
|
| Input voltage |
100 VAC to 240 VAC |
|
| Input frequency |
50 to 60 Hz |
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| Input current (maximum) |
1.80 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) |
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| Storage |
-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 9730.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery type |
6-cell, 97 Wh "smart" lithium-ion, ExpressCharge |
|
| Battery voltage |
11.40 VDC |
|
| Battery weight (maximum) |
0.385 kg (0.85 lb) |
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| Battery dimensions: | ||
| Height |
8.45 mm (0.33 in.) |
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| Width |
69.70 mm (2.74 in.) |
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| Depth |
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) |
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| Battery operating time | 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 about
Dell Power Manager, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at
www.dell.com.
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| Coin-cell battery |
Not supported |
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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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Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display type |
Full High Definition Plus (FHD+) |
Ultra High Definition Plus (UHD+) |
|
| Touch options |
No |
Yes, 10 finger touch |
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| Display-panel technology |
Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) with Low Blue Light |
Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) with Low Blue Light |
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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 |
432.00 mm (17 in.) |
432.00 mm (17 in.) |
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| Display-panel native resolution |
1920 x 1200 |
3840 x 2400 |
|
| Luminance (typical) |
500 nits |
500 nits |
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| Megapixels |
2.3 |
9.2 |
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| Color gamut |
sRGB 100% min |
Adobe 100% min; DCI-P3 99% typ, 95% min |
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| Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
133 |
266 |
|
| Contrast ratio (minimum) |
1650:1 typical |
1600:1 typical |
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| Response time (maximum) |
35 ms |
35 ms |
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| Refresh rate |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
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| Horizontal view angle |
+/- 85 degrees typical |
+/- 85 degrees typical |
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| Vertical view angle |
+/- 85 degrees typical |
+/- 85 degrees typical |
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| Pixel pitch |
0.1908 mm |
0.0954 mm |
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| Power consumption (maximum) |
5.06 W |
13.73 W |
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| Anti-glare vs glossy finish |
Anti-glare |
Anti-reflective |
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Fingerprint reader
The following table lists the fingerprint-reader specifications of your XPS 17 9730.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Sensor technology |
Capacitive |
| Sensor resolution |
500 dpi |
| Sensor pixel size |
108 x 88 |
Sensors
The following table lists the sensors of your XPS 17 9730.
| Sensor support |
|---|
| Accelerometer (ST Micro LIS2DW12TR): on the base (system board) |
| ALS for Panel Backlight Control |
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 17 9730.
| Controller | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
6 GB |
GDDR6 |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
8 GB |
GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
8 GB |
GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 |
12 GB |
GDDR6 |
Multiple display support matrix
The following table lists the multiple display support matrix for your XPS 17 9730.
| Graphics Card | Direct Graphics Controller Direct Output Mode | Supported external displays with computer internal display on | Supported external displays with computer internal display off |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 4060, 4070 | Not supported |
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| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 | OFF |
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| ON |
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Hardware security
The following table lists the hardware security of your XPS 17 9730.
| Hardware security |
|---|
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 FIPS 140-2 Certified |
| Chassis Intrusion Detection |
| 1 wedge-shaped lock slot |
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your XPS 17 9730.
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% (non-condensing) |
0% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration (maximum)* |
0.66 GRMS |
1.30 GRMS |
| Shock (maximum) |
110 G† |
160 G† |
| Altitude range |
-15.2 m to 3048 m (4.64 ft to 5518.4 ft) |
-15.2 m to 10668 m (4.64 ft to 19234.4 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 the user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.





























