Between the updated Intel Core Ultra chip and RTX 4060 option, this XPS 15 rips through 4K video edits and large codebases. Fans spin up under render, but the new vapor chamber keeps skin temps comfortable.
The OLED 3.5K panel is the star—inky blacks, 120Hz smoothness, and great color accuracy out of the box. The keyboard remains shallow but crisp; the haptic touchpad is precise. Ports: 3x USB-C/Thunderbolt, plus a microSD and audio jack—still wish for one USB-A.
Battery life: about 8.5 hours of mixed work with the OLED model at 60% brightness. Not marathon, but solid for the horsepower. If you need more battery, pick the FHD+ IPS variant.
Pros
- Fantastic 3.5K OLED with 120Hz
- Strong CPU/GPU for creators
- Solid build, great trackpad
- Thunderbolt and microSD included
Cons
- Fans audible under heavy load
- Battery is good, not epic
- Still no USB-A
Should you buy it?
If you want a premium Windows laptop for creative work that still travels well, this is the safe pick. MacBook Pro beats it on battery and some workflows; gaming laptops beat it on raw GPU. For balanced power, screen quality, and design, XPS 15 stays our Windows go-to.