Dell XPS 13 – 9310 2-in-1 Intel 11th Gen CPU Review



Here is our review of the 2020 XPS 13 9310 Tiger Lake 2-in-1 variant.

Unboxing video: –
https://youtu.be/AlisaeadniI

Our review of the 9310 is here: –
https://youtu.be/9lIqAW4wcOs

And the gaming review the 9310 is here: –
https://youtu.be/hRWNpWFwYnk

Timestamps: –

0:00:00 – Intro
0:00:52 – Specs / ports
0:02:07 – Display
0:03:24 – Keyboard / trackpad
0:06:25 – Speakers
0:07:20 – 2-in-1 form factor
0:09:42 – Performance
0:11:51 – Decibels under load
0:12:10 – Performance continued…
0:16:48 – GPU benchmarks
0:18:55 – Battery life
0:20:49 – Conclusion

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This Post Has 46 Comments

  1. Lopshanz S

    Great job thanks for your awesome review. Very informative

  2. Dawn Moon

    So thunderbolt connections only and noting else ? ( adapters needed for everything ). They really went the Apple way… I'm glad I still have a older working version of this laptop with regular USB , HDMI, full size flash reader, rj45 network port etc…

  3. rijul kalra

    I know the default ssd is a pcie 3.0 ssd , can we upgrade the SSD to PCIE gen 4 ssd. Sabrient Rocket or WD SN850.

  4. Adin Chandra

    Hello, Man. I think this is 2 in 1 Laptop that uses 11th Gen Intel Core "Tiger Lake" 🐯🐯…

    And I'm Sorry. Everybody think this is not Worth it than Ryzen Mobile series

    Are they think Intel is not really great?

  5. Etta Yim

    Just pre-order a 9310 2in1! Great and very details review. I am planning to use this for long time (maybe 5years), so I decided to buy a fancier one😂

  6. Tim Stalf

    Doesn't the 2 in1 use a vapor chamber while clamshell uses standard heat pipes? Would explain the thermal differences allowing better sustained performance.

  7. Always great reviews and I definitely think your right all touchscreen slylus are different and need to be part of review

  8. Simplicity.

    Where can i buy this from in the UK??? I can't find any i7 11th gen 2in1 laptops online

  9. morthis Mejere

    Considering your Subscriber count, which I am added to now. 😁, Your video is FANTASTIC! I have found you because I love my XPS 15 2-1 and try to keep up on the XPS 13 2-1 because they discontinued my larger version. Keep up the great work and always strive for better! Remember, if you aim for your goal, you'll fall short; but if you aim for the stars, you'll surpass it! 🤩😍 GREAT WORK!

  10. Coleen Does Life

    How would the xps 13 2 in 1 core 17 and 16gb ram do for video editing and audio editing using premiere Pro and Adobe audition?

  11. Lea

    Thank you a lot for the review. I was wondering were you able to disable the windows fast boot option? I tried everything and everytime I open my laptop it turns on automatically and this is bothering me a lot.

  12. Michel Decker

    Is the screen wobbely when you use the touchscreen (or pen?) in clamshell mode?
    Thanks for your thorough reviews, you got a new sub 😉

  13. Nick

    Just wanted to say thank you for reviewing the power throttling while doing the R20 benchmark. I originally purchased the regular 9310 but I didn't like how it would throttle during high FPS gaming with my eGPU setup. The throttling profile that's in the BIOS at the moment sucks, it's very up-and-down rollercoaster. I just ordered the 2-in-1 hoping for a smoother power curve and less jumpy CPU action. Maybe Dell will put the vapor champer in the regular laptop and/or switch to AMD. We'll see. Liked and Subbed.

  14. Milton Ivan

    please my dell XPS dont recognice my dj controler plesase help me

  15. Lam Tung Kong

    Great Review!!! May I know the SSD speed difference between the normal xps 9310 and the 2in1 xps 9310? Thank you so much!

  16. thatOne

    Very conflicted with the socketed ssd but the fact that it runs cooler than the 9310 signifies to me that it will have better longevity.

  17. 2phalanges

    'whats the difference between the 13 9310 and the 7390?

  18. Sheik Yerbouti

    Thanks for the review! Two questions: how is the touch experience with regards to responsiveness? I dont expect it to be IOS level, but can you actually work with just touch or is using a mouse a must. Second question: does this ship with any USBA/C adapter for the T4 interface?
    Liked and subbed!

  19. Liam

    why don't these have dedicated graphics cards like thier other XPS laptops? I thought that more creative people would rather have 2in1 laptops. Seems strange to me.

  20. Pg13

    Would you recommend this laptop for students? Because I need a good light laptop for school. I am thinking about getting this but I don’t want to spend my money on a laptop that isn’t going to last long.

  21. gsr_997

    Got a stupid question. How would u rate the xps shown here against an asus g14.
    both are the same price for me. i want to use it for my phd. so typing working and calculating things. a few games would be cool but not a must (1650 ti is not the most powerful gpu either)
    so far for my thoughts:
    – g14 way more powerful cpu, 120hz display
    – 2in xps tablet function and 16:10, TB 4, quality? trackpad?

    How would u compare the working experience on it? which would u take?
    dont get me wrong i know the g14 is more for gaming and i dont need 8 cpu cores at most but at same price I find it hard to decide

    P.s. good structured review. like it. left a subscription

  22. Josef Karol

    Loved this review! I'd like to ask how is this with designer programs like autocad, sketchup? I love the tablet feature for drawing on construction drawings, but I do work with 3D files on sketchup for perspectives. What do you think / suggest?

  23. leforban

    Great video, thanks. I was wondering, how does the webcam behaves when using the laptop in portrait mode ? Does it autorotate ?

  24. Charles Apostol

    hi great review! may i ask please what do you think of this device vs the envy 360 15” in terms of performance but doesnt compromise or is better in thermal handling. tyvm!

  25. 하니

    가격이 사악한데 너무 이쁘다

  26. Steve Romanin

    Is it true about the keyboard? I've read such rubbish reviews of the Mag Lev keyboard. I'm so scared my brand new 11th Gen model is going to show up and I'm going to hate it! Quell my fears!

  27. Robert Drake

    Sounds like you're comparing it to itself. This is a 9310.

  28. Ryan

    Have you tested this device again recently with the new bios. Not sure if it's a bios issue or not but I just got this laptop today and it is instantly power limit throttling down to 13w after running cinebench for only a couple of seconds on the max power/ ultimate performance mode. Can't figure out what's causing it.

  29. Venessey

    Stunning review! In-depth and to-the-point. Thanks a lot! Keep up the great content 😀

  30. Kamran Hossain

    Hi I wanted to know does the screen monitor of the laptop wobble or shake when you are typing on the keyboard?

  31. E A

    I am thinking of getting one – the only thing worrying me is the shallow keyboard (moving here from an x360 envy with underwhelming brightness 🙁 .Is the keyboard decent for writing, as I will mostly using it for coding/keyboard

  32. Can you recommend any thing to optimize the battery because i am not getting good battery life with the lowest brightness watching some movies and normal internet browsing and google docs
    And i have enabled sleep mode when i close the lid, but sometimes i can hear the fans running for a while when the lid is closed, is this normal?
    And i also have noticed that the charging led lights up but does not move according to the percentage charged, can you recommend anything to fix this?
    Btw im on latest drivers and would really appreciate your feedback. Thanks

  33. TOMMY MOORE

    Don't buy from dell outlet. Lost leader scam. Wasted weeks lied to feel abused

  34. Dan Markiewicz

    Dell has lost their way. I have this laptop of
    the same vintage the described here, supposedly a flagship unit. I would stay
    away from it. I had major trouble with it as did many other buyers of the 9310
    (dangerous overheating…check the web, loosing files, etc.). Terrible
    experience with Dell (couldn't get the parts to repair despite having Pro Plus
    warranty). After escalating to 2 management levels above the Tech Support
    person, finally, they sent me a refurb replacement. No more Dell for me.

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