DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261 Specs
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DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261
Specs

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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7 i7-6700HQ 2,6GHz

Screen 15.6" 1920x1080
Hard drive 512GB SSD
RAM 16GB DDR4-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 10 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 2GB GDDR5

Other Keyboard UK International.

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Full specifications of DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261

Reference / Part Number 9550-9261
Release date August 2018, 8 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Silver
Form factor Clamshell
Housing material Aluminium,Carbon fibre
Market positioning Business

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Screen

Display diagonal 39,6 cm
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Full HD
LED backlight Yes
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display surface Matt
Pixel pitch 0,18 x 0,18 mm

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-6700HQ
Processor frequency 2,6 GHz
Processor generation 6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor cores 4
Processor threads 8
Processor boost frequency 3,5 GHz
System bus rate 8 GT/s
Processor cache 6 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket BGA 1440
Processor lithography 14 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor series Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codename Skylake
Bus type DMI3
Stepping R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4
ECC supported by processor No

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 32 GB
Internal memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 2133 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 512 GB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 512 GB
SSD interface PCI Express 3.0
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards MMC,SD,SDHC,SDIO,SDXC

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
On-board graphics card model Intel® HD Graphics 530
Discrete graphics card memory 2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR5
On-board graphics card family Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency 350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1050 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memory 1,7 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.4
On-board graphics card ID 0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installed 1

Audio

Audio chip Realtek ALC3266
Audio system MaxxAudio Pro
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speakers manufacturer Waves
Speaker power 2 W
Built-in microphone Yes

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric) 0,92 MP
Front camera resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal format 720p
Front camera HD type HD
Video capturing speed 30 fps

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 4.1

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 0
HDMI version 1.4
DisplayPorts quantity 0
DVI port No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 0
Thunderbolt ports quantity 0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity 1
Combo headphone/mic port Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports 2

Keyboard

Numeric keypad No
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard layout QWERTY
Keyboard language UK International
Keyboard backlit Yes
Full-size keyboard Yes
Windows keys Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture 64-bit
Drivers included Yes
Trial software Microsoft Office (30 Day Trial), McAfee Live Safe (30 day)
Bundled software Additional Software Cycle 5 FY16 Consumer

Processor special features

Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology Yes
Intel® Insider™ Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology No
Intel Enhanced Halt State Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Intel® Secure Key Yes
Intel TSX-NI No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) No
Intel® OS Guard Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Idle States Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
Processor package size 42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0
Processor code SR2FQ
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available No
Graphics & IMC lithography 14 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version 1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version 1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version 0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version 1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version 1.00
Intel TSX-NI version 1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Processor ARK ID 88967
Conflict-Free processor Yes

Battery

Battery capacity 84 Wh
Number of battery cells 6
Battery voltage 11,4 V
Battery recharge time 4 h

Power

AC adapter power 130 W
AC adapter frequency 50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage 100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current 6,67 A
AC adapter output voltage 19.5 V
DC-in jack Yes

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Password protection Yes

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) -40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 90 %
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 95 %
Operating altitude -15,2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude -15,2 - 10668 m
Operating shock 110 G
Non-operating shock 160 G
Operating vibration 0,66 G
Non-operating vibration 1,3 G

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates ENERGY STAR

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2 kg
Width 357 mm
Depth 235 mm
Height 17 mm

Packaging data

Package material Bamboo molded pulp,Corrugated cardboard,Low-density polyethylene (LDPE),Polypropylene (PP)

Recycling data

Bamboo molded pulp content per package 68 g
Corrugated cardboard content per package 736 g
Corrugated cardboard content per shipping (inner) case 697 g
Corrugated cardboard content per box for accessories 39 g
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) content per package 52 g
Polypropylene (PP) content per package 5 g

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes
Manual Yes
Quick start guide Yes
Power cord included Yes

Logistics data

Master (outer) cases per intermodal container (20ft) 1300 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per intermodal container (40ft, HC) 3276 pc(s)
Intermodal container (20ft) loading note 20' - 78pc/PLT*10PLT+52pc*10plt
Pallet gross width 100 cm
Pallet gross length 120 cm
Pallet gross height 114,2 cm
Pallet gross weight 296,1 kg
Pallet volume weight 228 kg
Layers per pallet 3 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer 78 pc(s)
Products per pallet 228 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case width 9 cm
Shipping (inner) case length 49,1 cm
Shipping (inner) case height 33,4 cm
Shipping (inner) case gross weight 3,69 kg
Shipping (inner) case volume weight 2,46 kg
Maximum number of stacking cartons 6 pc(s)

Other features

Maximum internal memory (64-bit) 32 GB
Memory upgrade note Additional memory sold separately
EPEAT rating 93,38 %
On/off button Yes
Intel segment tagging Home Office,Small Business

Frequently asked questions

Is the DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261 good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261 like?

It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261 have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7 i7-6700HQ processor with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261 be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 32 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).

Which operating system does the DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261 come with?

It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261 have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 3, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261 have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261 have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

What material is the DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261 made of?

Its housing is made of Aluminium,Carbon fibre.

How much does the DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261 weigh?

It weighs 2 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the DELL XPS 15 9550 9550-9261 released?

Its release date is August 2018, 8 years ago.

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