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Dell XPS 17 9710
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The Dell XPS 17 (Model 9710), released in 2021, is the second-generation XPS 17 — a large-screen premium laptop that fits a 17-inch display into a chassis closer in size to a typical 15-inch machine, thanks to Dell's near-borderless InfinityEdge design. It carried over the acclaimed 9700 chassis but updated the internals with 10th-gen→11th-generation Intel Core H-series processors and NVIDIA RTX 30-series graphics, making it a favorite with creators, engineers, and professionals who want screen space and power without a bulky gaming-laptop look. Because Dell let buyers configure the processor, graphics, memory, storage, and display at checkout, your exact combination of parts determines its final resale value. Select your components using the tool above to view an instant cash offer for your device — and if you didn't know you could sell your Dell XPS for cash through a trade-in service like ours, this page will walk you through it.
Make sure you have the XPS 17 9710 (not the 9700, 9720, or 9730)
This is the most important thing to check before requesting a quote, because the XPS 17 has several near-identical-looking models from different years, and they are not worth the same amount. The 9710 is the 2021, second-generation XPS 17. Every XPS has a Service Tag and regulatory model printed on the bottom of the laptop; the 9710's regulatory model is P92F (regulatory type P92F002). Because the whole XPS 17 family shares the same case, the model number is the only reliable way to tell them apart:
This page covers
- XPS 17 9710 — 2021, 11th-gen Intel, RTX 3050 or RTX 3060 graphics
- Regulatory type P92F002 on the bottom panel
- Four Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
NOT this page
- XPS 17 9700 (2020, 10th-gen, GTX 1650 Ti / RTX 2060)
- XPS 17 9720 (2022, 12th-gen, DDR5)
- XPS 17 9730 (2023, 13th-gen, RTX 40-series)
- XPS 15 9510 (the smaller 15-inch model)
Quick way to check: the surest method is the regulatory type in the small print on the bottom — P92F002 is the 9710. You can also confirm the processor generation: if it's an 11th-gen chip (model numbers starting with "11", like i7-11800H), you have the 9710. Not sure where to look? Our guide to finding your Dell model number shows you how to read the Service Tag, and you can always contact us for help.
Core hardware configurations
Processor (CPU)
- Intel Core i5-11400H — 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz
- Intel Core i7-11800H — 8 cores, up to 4.6 GHz
- Intel Core i9-11900H — 8 cores, up to 4.9 GHz
- Intel Core i9-11980HK — 8 cores, up to 5.0 GHz
- All are 11th-generation "Tiger Lake-H" processors
Graphics (GPU)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 — 4GB GDDR6
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Max-Q) — 6GB GDDR6
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics on all models
- The RTX 3060 configuration is generally worth more — select it accurately above
Memory (RAM)
- 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB DDR4-3200 dual-channel
- Two SO-DIMM slots — the RAM here is user-upgradable (up to 64GB total)
Storage
- M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Shipped in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, and up to 4TB capacities
- Two M.2 slots for dual-drive setups
Display & audio
Display
A 17-inch 16:10 InfinityEdge display with very thin borders, offered in two versions, both rated at 500 nits: a FHD+ (1920 × 1200) non-touch anti-glare panel with 100% sRGB, or a stunning UHD+ (3840 × 2400) 4K touch panel with anti-reflective coating and 100% Adobe RGB. The 4K UHD+ touch configuration is the most valuable of the two — select yours accurately in the tool above.
Audio
Quad-speaker system (dual woofers and dual tweeters) tuned by Waves MaxxAudio Pro, plus a dual-microphone array. Genuinely strong sound for a laptop.
Ports & connectivity
The XPS 17 keeps things modern and minimal — everything runs through USB-C/Thunderbolt. There is no built-in USB-A port and no HDMI port, but Dell included a USB-C-to-USB-A and HDMI adapter in the box (if you still have it, include it, as it can add a little value).
- 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) (support charging, DisplayPort video out, and 40Gbps data)
- 1× wedge-shaped lock slot
- 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)
- 1× SD card reader (full-size)
- 1× 3.5mm headset jack
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Bluetooth 5.2 Fingerprint power button Windows Hello IR
Battery, build & more
Battery & charging
Integrated 97Wh battery (56Wh on some base configs) charged over USB-C with a 90W or 130W adapter depending on configuration. A battery that no longer holds much of a charge does not disqualify your laptop from a quote.
Camera & security
720p HD webcam with a Windows Hello IR camera for face login, plus a fingerprint reader built into the power button.
Keyboard & touchpad
Backlit chiclet keyboard with a large glass Precision touchpad and edge-to-edge carbon-fiber palm rest.
Build & weight
CNC-machined aluminum lid and base with a carbon-fiber interior deck. Around 2.11–2.53 kg (4.65–5.57 lb) depending on configuration.
Colors
Platinum Silver exterior with a black carbon-fiber interior deck.
Operating system
Shipped with Windows 10 Home or Pro; eligible for and often upgraded to Windows 11.