UAE Price
AED 5,999
India Price
₹1,84,990
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Laptop · Dell · 2022
The Dell XPS 17 9720 (XPS 17 Series) 1TB / 32GB is Dell's 2022 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 19.5 x 374.5 x 249 ( = 0.77 x 14.74 x 9.8 in) display, the Intel Core i7-12700H 14c/20t 14 x 1.7 - 4.7 GHz, 115 W PL2 / Short Burst, 45 W PL1 / Sustained, Alder Lake-H chipset. At AED 5,999 in the UAE and ₹1,84,990 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The Dell XPS 17 9720 excels with its Intel Core i7-12700H and 32GB DDR5-4800 RAM, delivering fast multi-threaded performance for heavy multitasking and content creation. The RTX 3050 with 4GB GDDR6 handles light 3D rendering and gaming, while the 97Wh battery sustains 7–8 hours under moderate load. Its four USB4/Thunderbolt 4 ports offer exceptional connectivity for external displays and fast storage. However, the RTX 3050’s 4GB VRAM limits professional GPU workloads, and thermals throttle sustained performance under full CPU+GPU load. At AED 5999 in UAE, it’s overpriced compared to similarly specced competitors with RTX 3060 or better. In India at ₹184,990, it’s significantly overvalued—local rivals offer RTX 3070 or 3080 with comparable RAM and storage for under ₹160,000. The build is premium, but the GPU is a bottleneck for its price tier.
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| Battery | 97 Wh, 8071 mAh Lithium-Ion |
| Camera | Webcam: 720pPrimary Camera: 0.9 MPix |
| Connections | 4 USB4 40 Gbps, 4 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 4 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo, Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 19.5 x 374.5 x 249 ( = 0.77 x 14.74 x 9.8 in) |
| Weight | 2.474 kg ( = 87.27 oz / 5.45 pounds), Power Supply: 396 g ( = 13.97 oz / 0.87 pounds) |
| Display | 17.00 inch 16:10, 3840 x 2400 pixel 266 PPI, capacitive, Sharp LQ170R1, IPS, glossy: yes, HDR, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 1875 MHz, RAM: 1500 MHz, 65 W TDP ( including 5 W Dynamic Boost), GDDR6, 511.69, Optimus |
| Memory | 32 GB , DDR5-4800, dual channel, 2 slots in use, 64 GB max. |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Mainboard | Intel Alder Lake-P PCH |
| Soundcard | Intel Alder Lake-P PCH - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech) |
| Additional features | Speakers: quad speaker system, 2x 2.5W woofers + 2x 1.5W tweeters, Keyboard: chiclet, 1.3mm travel, Keyboard Light: yes, 130W USB-C PSU, USB-C multi adapter, Dell Tools, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Dell homepageDell notebook section |
| Price | 3000 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-12700H 14c/20t 14 x 1.7 - 4.7 GHz, 115 W PL2 / Short Burst, 45 W PL1 / Sustained, Alder Lake-H |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the XPS 17 (9720).
It remains a strong choice for professionals needing high performance and a premium build, but consider if newer models offer meaningful upgrades in efficiency or display tech. Its 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD ensure longevity for demanding workflows.
The Dell XPS 17 9720 with 1TB storage and 32GB RAM is priced at AED 5999 in the UAE. It is available through authorized Dell retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Dell XPS 17 9720 with 1TB storage and 32GB RAM is priced at ₹184990 in India. It can be purchased through Dell's official website and authorized dealers nationwide.
The camera delivers 720p HD video with decent clarity in well-lit environments, suitable for video calls and remote meetings. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise in dim settings.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours under typical mixed usage like web browsing and document work. Heavy tasks like video editing or gaming reduce this significantly due to the high-power display and components.
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