Dell XPS 15 9510 (2021)

Dell XPS 15 9510 (2021)
  • Display: 15.6" IPS LCD - 1920x1200 pixels
  • Weight: 1.81 kg
  • Sizes: 344.7x230x18 mm
  • Battery: 56 Wh

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Battery - 56 W
- 86 W
Processor - Intel Core i5 11400H
- Intel Core i7 11800H
- Intel Core i9 11900H
Storage - 256 GB
- 512 GB
- 1024 GB
- 2048 GB
- 4096 GB
- 8192 GB
RAM - 8 GB
- 16 GB
- 32 GB
- 64 GB

Review

System Performance
System and app performance
Gaming Performance
Graphics in popular 3D games
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Battery Life
Estimated real-world battery life
Connectivity
Ports, webcam, and interfaces
Case & Design
Appearance, materials, durability, comfort
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview

Tech Specs

Full specs and component tests Dell XPS 15 9510 (2021)

Body

Design and ergonomics comparison
Weight 1.81 kg
Pixel size 344.7x230x18 mm
Area 793 cm²
Screen-to-body ratio 89 %
Side bezels 4.3 mm
Colors - Black
- Silver
Material - Top: Aluminum
- Middle: Carbon Fiber
- Bottom: Aluminum
Transformer No
Cooling system
Cooling typeActive
Vapor chamberNo
Liquid metalNo
Cooler count2
Noise Level38.2 dB

Display

Display quality comparison
Diagonal 15.6 in
Type IPS LCD
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Pixel density 145 ppi
Aspect ratio 16:10
Resolution 1920x1200 pixels
HDR support Yes, Dolby Vision
Sync Tech G-Sync
Touchscreen No
Coating Matte
Light sensor No
Display test
Max brightness
Dell XPS 15 9510 (2021)
500 nits
Contrast1650:1
sRGB gamut100 %
Response time35 ms

Battery

Capacity 56 Wh
Voltage 11.4 V
Full Charge Time 3:00 h
Battery Type Li-ion
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes
USB PD Yes
Charge Port Location Left, Right
Charge Power 90/130 W
Cable Length 1 m
Charger weight 473 g

Processor

Processor Intel Core i5 11400H
Base frequency 2.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency 4.5 GHz
Cores 6
Threads 12
L3 Cache 12 MB
Integrated Graphics Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU)
Process tech. 10 nm
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Dell XPS 15 9510 (2021)
1946
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Dell XPS 15 9510 (2021)
6752
Cinebench
Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Dell XPS 15 9510 (2021)
1429
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Dell XPS 15 9510 (2021)
9180

GPU Model

GPU Model GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
TGP 45 W
Nvidia Optimus Yes
Graphics Type Discrete
Process tech. 8 nm
GPU Frequency 1065 MHz
Boost GPU Frequency 1343 MHz
FLOPS 5.5 TFLOPS
Video Memory 4
Memory Type GDDR6
Tire Width 128 bit
Memory speed 12 Gbit/s
Shader Units 2048
TMUs 64
ROPs 40

RAM

RAM Size 8 GB
Channels 2x4 GB
Frequency 3200 MHz
Type DDR4
Replaceable Yes
Total Slots 2
Max RAM 64

Storage

Bus PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)
Type SSD (M2)
Channels 1x256 GB
Replaceable Yes
Total Slots 2
NVMe Yes
Storage Capacity 256 GB

Sound

Audio Chipset Realtek ALC3281-CG
Audio Formats 2.2
Speaker Power 2x2 W
Dolby Atmos No
Max Volume 88.8 dB
Microphones 2

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version v6
Bluetooth version 5.1
Fingerprint sensor Yes
IR sensor Optional
CD drive No
Webcam Above Display
Webcam Resolution 1280x720
Ports
USB-ANo
USB-C3x4.0
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
HDMINo
DisplayPortNo
VGANo
3.5 mm Audio JackYes
Ethernet (RJ45)No
Card ReaderYes
Charging PortNo

Keyboard & Touchpad

Key Type Island Layout
Numeric Keypad No
Backlight Yes
Key Travel 1.4 mm
Touchpad
Size15.1x9.1 cm
SurfaceGlass
Windows PrecisionYes
* Attention! Ports, display type, speakers, and specs may differ by model or country.

User Rating

4.3 out 5 Points (4 Votes)

Comments (2)

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H JOSHIApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
I need battery life numbers to decide if it’s worth buying.
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C VogelApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
Same issue here. Still not sure what the problem is.
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