Dell’s XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 Available: Intel’s 10th Gen Core CPUs Inside
by Anton Shilov on August 8, 2019 10:00 AM ESTBeing one of Intel’s key partners, Dell is usually among the first PC makers to start selling computers based on the latest processors from the developer. On Thursday the company began to take orders for its new XPS 13 2-in-1 model 7390 convertible laptop, which is powered by Intel’s "Ice Lake" 10th Generation Core processors. With shipping dates listed for early September, it looks like Intel and its OEM partners will not only meet their "holiday 2019" commitment for Ice Lake, but will be able to get machines into consumers' hands before the summer is even out.
Re-engineered both inside and outside, the latest XPS 13 7390-series 2-in-1 convertibles come in a CNC-machined silver or black aluminum body that features either a fiber composite arctic white woven glass fiber palm rest. The notebooks are equipped with a custom 13.4-inch display panel with InfinityEdge bezels that is 7% larger than on the previous-generation model. The LCD panels feature a 1920×1200 or 3840×2400 resolution, 500 nits brightness, a 1500:1 or 1800:1 contrast ratio, a 16:10 aspect ratio, wide viewing angles as well as Dolby Vision on the FHD+ or 90% DCI-P3 on the UHD+ SKU.
At the heart of the new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 7390-series convertible notebook are Intel’s Ice Lake-based 10th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 processors. Interestingly, Dell is only offering a single CPU with a better than UHD Graphics (32 EUs) configuration, with that being the Iris Plus (64 EU) i7-1065G7. The only i5 Dell offers is the i5-1035G1, which is the lowest-end i5, and the only way to get better graphics on XPS models that don't ship with the i7 by default is to pay a further $250 premium to upgrade to an i7.
Moving on, in terms of construction, these new Ice Lake processors are installed onto a more compact motherboard that allowed Dell to make the laptop 7% thinner while making the keyboard and the screen larger. The CPUs are cooled down using a brand-new cooling system that is comprised of two fans, an ultra-thin vapor chamber, and GORE thermal insulation to guarantee consistent performance even under high loads.
The Ice Lake processors inside the XPS 13 2-in-1 7390-series hybrid notebooks are paired with up to 32 GB of soldered-down LPDDR4X-3733 memory as well as a PCIe SSD of up to 1 TB capacity. As for connectivity, the XPS 13 2-in-1 7390-series features a Killer AX1650 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth controller, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a microSD card reader, a 3.5-mm jack for headsets, and other options. When it comes to multimedia capabilities, the new convertible has speakers, a microphone array, and a webcam (which is now located on top of the LCD).
Being very portable, the new laptop features a 7 – 13 mm z-height and weight starting at 1.32 kilograms (2.9 pounds). Meanwhile, the 2019 Dell XPS 13 7390-series 2-in-1 hybrid notebook comes with a 51 Wh battery that promises to last for up to 16 hours (real-world battery life will depend on the usage model, of course).
Dell’s XPS 7390-series 2-in-1 convertible notebooks are available starting at $999.99 for an entry-level SKU and going up for higher-end models.
Specifications of the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 | |||
General Specifications | |||
LCD | Diagonal | 13.4-inch | |
Resolution | 1920×1200 | 3840×2400 | |
Brightness | 500 cd/m² | ||
Contrast Ratio | 1800:1 | 1500:1 | |
Color Gamut | ? | 100% sRGB 90% DCI-P3 |
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Features | Dolby Vision HDR | HDR400 | |
Touch Support | Yes | ||
Protective Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
CPU | Intel’s 10th Gen Core i3-1005G1 Intel’s 10th Gen Core i5-1035G1 Intel’s 10th Gen Core i7-1065G7 |
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Graphics | Intel's UHD Graphics (G1) or Iris Plus (G7) GPU | ||
RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM at 3733 MT/s 8 GB LPDDR4x SDRAM at 3733 MT/s 16 GB LPDDR4x SDRAM at 3733 MT/s 32 GB LPDDR4x SDRAM at 3733 MT/s |
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Storage | 256 GB PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD (onboard) 512 GB PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD (onboard) 1 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD (onboard) |
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Wireless | Killer AX1650 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0 (based on Intel's silicon) | ||
USB | 3.1 | 2 × TB 3/USB Gen 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C | |
3.0 | - | ||
Thunderbolt | 2 × TB 3 (for data, charging, DP displays) | ||
Cameras | Front | 720p HD webcam | |
Other I/O | Microphone, 2 stereo speakers, audio jack | ||
Battery | 51 Wh | ||
Dimensions | Width | 29.7 cm | 11.69 inches | |
Depth | 20.7 cm | 8.15 inches | ||
Thickness | 7 - 13 mm | 0.28 - 0.51 inches | ||
Weight | 1.32 kilograms | 2.9 pounds | ||
Launch Price | Starting at $999 |
Related Reading:
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Source: Dell
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danielfranklin - Thursday, August 8, 2019 - link
THere is a difference between offering it as an option on an i3 model and actually shipping many of them or making it a normal SKU.Some people might want a decent designed machine with no need for specs for their single Google Apps window.
Santoval - Friday, August 9, 2019 - link
The RAM is also soldered, so if someone makes the mistake of getting the base model with that super low RAM and later on wants to add more RAM he can't. He/she would need to replace the entire laptop..skavi - Friday, August 9, 2019 - link
That's how it has always been for a while with the XPS 13 line.Ironchef3500 - Friday, August 9, 2019 - link
wowHStewart - Friday, August 9, 2019 - link
Keep in mind 4GB version is only on i3 model, not sure why anyone would purchase that version, maybe if only uses for word processing and such - you don't need it - but still faster than the Snapdragron junkclose - Thursday, August 8, 2019 - link
If there's one thing to like about this it's the resolution/AR.close - Thursday, August 8, 2019 - link
And if there's one thing to hate it's that they still thing 4GB of RAM is still acceptable these days. Especially for prices starting at $1000.Jaguar36 - Thursday, August 8, 2019 - link
I was expecting some sort of commentary on the 10th Gen CPU. This just seems like an Ad for the XPS.dullard - Thursday, August 8, 2019 - link
At Anandtech, you need to learn that all of the "pipeline stories" on the right side are essentially slightly modified ads (for any company that submits a story).jordanclock - Thursday, August 8, 2019 - link
Press releases aren't ads.