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Dell XPS 15 9560

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The Dell XPS 15 9560 launched in 2017 as Dell's flagship 15-inch laptop, built for people who wanted desktop-class performance in a chassis that still fit in a bag: developers, editors, engineering students, and anyone who outgrew a thin-and-light ultrabook. It paired Intel's 7th-generation Kaby Lake processors with an optional Nvidia GPU and Dell's InfinityEdge display, and it still holds up today for everyday productivity, light photo and video work, and general computing. Because it uses a standard M.2 SSD and a well-documented chassis, it also has an active repair and parts community, which keeps working units in demand. Pick your processor, display, and condition above for a live cash offer, or see how the process works before you commit. If you have more than one Dell in a drawer, you can also sell your Dell laptop lineup in one pass.

Confirm you have the XPS 15 9560

The fastest way to confirm your exact configuration is through Windows itself. Press Windows key + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter to see the processor, installed RAM, and graphics card. For the full model name, run msinfo32 from the same Run box and check the "System Model" field. You can also check the service tag on the underside sticker and look it up on Dell's support site for the exact build sheet.

Non-Touch (FHD) configuration

  • 1920x1080 matte, non-touch InfinityEdge display
  • Intel Core i5-7300HQ or i7-7700HQ
  • Typically the lighter, longer-battery-life build

UHD Touchscreen configuration

  • 3840x2160 glossy, touch-enabled InfinityEdge display
  • Intel Core i5-7300HQ or i7-7700HQ
  • Usually paired with the higher-capacity storage and RAM tiers

Prefer a visual check? Look at the palm rest: XPS 15 units from this era use a carbon-fiber weave finish under a soft-touch coating, not brushed aluminum. Flip it over and check the vents; the 9560's bottom panel is a single machined aluminum piece with a diamond-cut edge. A screen with a visible touch digitizer layer (slightly thicker glass, glossy finish) confirms the UHD touch build rather than the matte FHD panel.

Core hardware configurations

Processor

  • Intel Core i5-7300HQ, quad-core, Kaby Lake
  • Intel Core i7-7700HQ, quad-core with Hyper-Threading
  • The i7 is the stronger driver of resale value on this generation

Graphics

  • Intel HD Graphics 630 on integrated-only builds
  • Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 (4GB GDDR5) on discrete-GPU builds
  • A discrete GPU configuration is worth confirming before you quote yourself, since it changes what the laptop can still be used for

Memory

  • Shipped in 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB DDR4 configurations
  • Capacity was fixed at time of purchase on most units
  • Higher-RAM units are worth more to buyers doing creative or dev work

Storage

  • Single M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, commonly 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB
  • Standard M.2 slot, so drives are user-replaceable
  • Larger, faster drives push the offer up more than any other single spec

Display & audio

15.6-inch InfinityEdge display in either a 1920x1080 matte non-touch panel or a 3840x2160 glossy touchscreen panel. The narrow bezel was one of the XPS line's signature features at launch and still looks modern.

Stereo speakers tuned with Waves MaxxAudio software, adequate for calls and casual media but not a substitute for headphones on anything with real bass.

No fingerprint reader or IR camera on this generation. Login security is Windows password or PIN only, which matters if a buyer is expecting biometrics.

Ports & connectivity

The XPS 15 9560 carries a mix of legacy and forward-looking ports, which was still a transitional moment for USB-C adoption in 2017.

Left side
  • Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C
  • USB 3.0 Type-A
  • Headphone/microphone combo jack
Right side
  • USB 3.0 Type-A
  • Full-size HDMI
  • SD card reader
  • Noble lock slot

InfinityEdge display Thunderbolt 3 Kaby Lake i5/i7 Optional GTX 1050 M.2 NVMe SSD SD card reader Backlit keyboard

Battery, build & more

Battery: A large-capacity battery, up to 97 watt-hours depending on configuration, was standard on this generation after Dell revised the earlier 9550's cell design. Battery health is one of the first things worth checking before you sell.

Build: Machined aluminum lid and bottom panel with a carbon-fiber weave palm rest. Just under four pounds, making it noticeably lighter than most 15-inch laptops of its era despite the metal shell.

Software: Ships with Windows 10, though most surviving units have since been updated or reinstalled. Dell's driver and BIOS updates for this model are still available through Dell Support.

Known issues: Some users reported coil whine under load on early production units, and Nvidia driver or thermal throttling complaints on discrete-GPU builds. Neither affects every unit, but worth disclosing if present.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find the model number or exact configuration?
Run dxdiag (Windows key + R, then type dxdiag) to see your processor, RAM, and graphics card in one screen. For the system model name, use msinfo32 the same way and check "System Model." The service tag on the bottom panel sticker also lets you pull the full build sheet from Dell's support site. If none of that is available, our model finder and Dell's own guide to finding your Dell model number can help confirm it visually.
02 How do I tell it apart from the Dell XPS 15 9550?
Check the ports and the processor generation. The 9550 (2015-2016) uses Intel Skylake processors and does not include a Thunderbolt 3 port; the 9560 (2017) uses Kaby Lake processors and does include Thunderbolt 3 on the left side. The 9560 also standardized on a redesigned, larger battery after early 9550 units saw battery swelling complaints. dxdiag will confirm the processor generation in seconds if the port layout alone isn't conclusive.
03 Can I sell it with damage, a weak battery, or if it won't turn on?
Yes. A cracked screen, a swollen or failing battery, or a unit that won't power on can all still be sold; select the matching condition above and the quote adjusts accordingly. Before shipping, remove any Microsoft account association from the device and make sure it's fully signed out of any linked accounts. A device that's still tied to an active account can delay or block payment, so clearing it first keeps the process moving.
04 What raises the trade-in value the most?
Processor tier and physical condition matter most, followed by a working battery and an intact screen. An i7 configuration with the GTX 1050 discrete GPU is worth more than the base i5 integrated-graphics build, and a laptop with no cracks, no missing keys, and a battery that still holds a reasonable charge will always quote higher than one with cosmetic or functional issues. A larger SSD helps too, but less than the CPU and GPU tier.
05 How do I erase it and get paid?
Go to Settings → System → Recovery → Reset this PC, and choose to remove everything and clean the drive. Before that, sign out of and remove the device from your Microsoft account under Settings → Accounts, and if BitLocker is enabled, suspend or decrypt it so the reset completes cleanly. Once it's wiped, ship it to us; shipping is free and insured. We test the unit against your listed configuration and condition, then pay by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check. Full steps, including edge cases like a forgotten password, are covered in our data erasure protocols.