Dell XPS 15 (2025) Review
Core Ultra 9 · RTX 4070 · 15.6″ OLED
Specdex verdict The Dell XPS 15 (2025) earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.
Dell’s refreshed creator flagship — gorgeous OLED, modern silicon, premium chassis.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Dell XPS 15 (2025) versus its closest rivals
- +Stunning 15.6″ OLED
- +Best-in-class build
- +Solid creator performance
- −Thermals can spike
- −Only 2× USB-C
- −Battery trails MacBook
Who's the Dell XPS 15 (2025) for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
With CPU/GPU sub-scores at 92/88, this delivers headroom for sustained creative workloads — video editing, AI inference, or 3D rendering.
Battery sub-score of 80 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
At $2,499 you're in flagship territory — check the "cheaper alternatives" block below for nearer-equivalent picks at half the price.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Dell XPS 15 (2025).
- Laptop
- 65-100W USB-C charger
- Power cable
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 15.6″ OLED 3456×2160 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| GPU | RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | Up to 4 TB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.92 kg |
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