Dell XPS 15 9550
Quick specifications
- Processor Model
- Intel Core i5-6300HQ
- GPU Model
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
- Installed Memory
- 8 GB
- Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- Display Size
- 15.6 inch
- Display Resolution
- 3840 x 2160
Dell XPS 15 9550 Laptops specifications
General
- Brand
- Dell
- Product Family
- Dell XPS
- Model
- XPS 15 9550
- Model Number
- XPS 15 9550
- Launch Year
- 2016 year
- Form Factor
- Clamshell
- Laptop Category
- Mainstream
- Operating System
- Windows 10
- Operating System Architecture
- 64-bit
Processor
- Processor Manufacturer
- Intel
- Processor Family
- Intel Core i5
- Processor Model
- Intel Core i5-6300HQ
- Processor Generation
- 6th Gen (Skylake)
- CPU Architecture
- Skylake-H
- CPU Process Node
- 14 nm
- CPU Cores
- 4 cores
- Efficiency Cores
- 0 cores
- CPU Threads
- 4 threads
- CPU Base Clock
- 2.3 GHz
- CPU Max Boost Clock
- 3.2 GHz
- L2 Cache
- 1 MB
- L3 Cache
- 6 MB
- Processor Base Power
- 45 W
- Maximum Processor Power
- 45 W
- CPU Manageability Technology
- Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported
Graphics
- Graphics Type
- Discrete
- GPU Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- GPU Model
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
- GPU Architecture
- Maxwell
- VRAM Capacity
- 2 GB
- VRAM Type
- GDDR5
- GPU TGP
- 50 W
- GPU Boost Clock
- 1176 MHz
- Maximum External Displays
- 3 displays
- Maximum External Resolution
- 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Memory
- Installed Memory
- 8 GB
- Maximum Memory
- 32 GB
- Memory Type
- DDR4
- Memory Speed
- 2133 MT/s
- Memory Form Factor
- SO-DIMM
- Memory Slots
- 2 slots
- Memory Slots Used
- 1 slots
- Memory Upgradeable
- Yes
- Memory Channels
- Dual-channel capable
Storage
- Primary Storage Type
- SSD
- Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- Storage Interface
- SATA III / PCIe NVMe
- Storage Form Factor
- M.2 + optional 2.5-inch
- Installed Storage Drives
- 1 drives
- Maximum Storage Drives
- 2 drives
- M.2 Storage Slots
- 1 slots
- 2.5-inch Drive Bay
- Yes
- Card Reader
- Yes
- Card Reader Formats
- SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Card Reader Standard
- SD 4.0
Display
- Display Size
- 15.6 inch
- Display Resolution
- 3840 x 2160
- Resolution Class
- UHD 4K
- Display Technology
- LED-backlit LCD
- Panel Type
- IPS
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Display Brightness
- 400 nits
- Color Depth
- 8-bit
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Display Finish
- Anti-glare
- Viewing Angle
- 160° degree
- Flicker-Free
- Yes
Camera & Biometrics
- Webcam Resolution
- 720p HD
- Webcam Frame Rate
- 30 fps
Audio
- Speaker Configuration
- 2 speakers
- Audio Technology
- Waves MaxxAudio Pro
- Microphone Configuration
- Digital-array microphone
- Audio Jack
- Yes
Keyboard & Input
- Keyboard Type
- Full-size island-style keyboard
- Keyboard Backlight
- Yes
- Touchpad Type
- Multi-touch precision touchpad
Wireless & Networking
- Wi-Fi Standard
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi IEEE Standard
- 802.11ac
- Wi-Fi Bands
- 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Spatial Streams
- 2x2
- Wi-Fi Module
- Intel dual-band wireless
- Bluetooth Version
- 4.2
- Ethernet Speed
- Not present
- WWAN
- No
Ports & Expansion
- USB Type-A Port Count
- 2 ports
- USB Type-A Specifications
- USB 3.x Type-A
- USB Type-C Port Count
- 1 ports
- USB Type-C Specifications
- USB 3.x Type-C; DisplayPort Alt Mode where supported
- USB4 Port Count
- 0 ports
- Thunderbolt Port Count
- 1 ports
- HDMI Port Count
- 1 ports
- HDMI Version
- HDMI 1.4
- DisplayPort Output
- Mini DisplayPort / USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
- RJ-45 Port Count
- 0 ports
- 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count
- 1 ports
- SD Card Slot Count
- 1 ports
- microSD Card Slot Count
- 0 ports
- Smart Card Reader
- No
- Security Lock Slot
- Yes
- Internal PCIe Slots
- 1 M.2 storage slot(s)
Battery & Power
- Battery Capacity
- 56 Wh
- Battery Cells
- 3 cells
- Battery Chemistry
- Lithium-ion
- Power Adapter
- 130 W
- Power Connector
- Barrel power connector
Dimensions & Build
- Width
- 357 mm
- Depth
- 235 mm
- Thickness
- 17 mm
- Weight
- 2.04 kg
- Chassis Material
- Aluminum; carbon fiber
- Lid Material
- Aluminum
- Base Material
- Carbon fiber composite
- Hinge Opening Angle
- 135 degree
- MIL-STD Testing
- Not claimed
Security & Manageability
- TPM
- TPM 2.0
- BIOS / UEFI Password Support
- Yes
- Drive Password Support
- Yes
- Secure Boot
- Yes
- Enterprise Manageability
- Consumer BIOS/UEFI management
- Smart Card Support
- No
- BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
- BIOS recovery supported
Certifications & Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR
- Not claimed
- EPEAT
- Not claimed
- TCO Certified
- Not claimed
- RoHS Compliance
- Yes
- Recycled Materials
- Not claimed
Environment & Warranty
- Operating Temperature
- 5 to 35 °C
- Operating Humidity
- 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH
- Storage Temperature
- -20 to 60 °C
- Warranty
- 1 years
- Warranty Type
- Limited hardware warranty; region dependent
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Frequently asked questions about Dell XPS 15 9550 Laptops
What are the key specifications of XPS 15 9550?
Key reference specs for XPS 15 9550 include: CPU: Intel Core i5-6300HQ; RAM: 8 GB; Storage: 256 GB; Display: 15.6 inch. See the specifications table on this page for the full list.
What processor does XPS 15 9550 use?
According to the reference data, XPS 15 9550 uses the Intel Core i5-6300HQ processor.
How much RAM and storage does XPS 15 9550 have?
RAM: 8 GB. Storage: 256 GB.
What are the display and graphics specs of XPS 15 9550?
Display: 15.6 inch. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M.
How should I use XPS 15 9550's specs for comparison?
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