Dell XPS 15 9520 (2022)

Dell XPS 15 9520 (2022)
  • Display: 15.6" IPS LCD - 1920x1200 pixels
  • Weight: 1.84 kg
  • Sizes: 344.4x230.1x18.54 mm
  • Battery: 56 Wh

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Battery - 56 W
- 86 W
Processor - Intel Core i5 12500H
- Intel Core i7 12700H
- Intel Core i9 12900HK
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 9520 (2022)

Body

Design and ergonomics comparison
Weight 1.84 kg
Pixel size 344.4x230.1x18.54 mm
Area 792 cm²
Screen-to-body ratio 89 %
Side bezels 4.2 mm
Colors - White
- Black
- Silver
Material Aluminum
Transformer No
Opening angle 140 °
Cooling system
Cooling typeActive
Vapor chamberNo
Liquid metalNo
Cooler count2
Noise Level44.6 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 No
Sync Tech No
Touchscreen No
Coating Matte
Light sensor Yes
Display test
Max brightness
Dell XPS 15 9520 (2022)
500 nits
Contrast1650:1
sRGB gamut100 %
Response time35 ms

Battery

Capacity 56 Wh
Voltage 11.4 V
Full Charge Time 2:10 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 429 g

Processor

Processor Intel Core i5 12500H
Base frequency 2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency 4.5 GHz
Cores 12 (4P + 8E)
Threads 16
L3 Cache 18 MB
Integrated Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
Process tech. 10 nm
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Dell XPS 15 9520 (2022)
2162
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Dell XPS 15 9520 (2022)
9263
Cinebench
Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Dell XPS 15 9520 (2022)
1664
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Dell XPS 15 9520 (2022)
12870

GPU Model

GPU Model GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
TGP 40 W
Nvidia Optimus Yes
Graphics Type Discrete
Process tech. 8 nm
GPU Frequency 938 MHz
Boost GPU Frequency 1223 MHz
FLOPS 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 1x8 GB
Frequency 4800 MHz
Type DDR5
Replaceable Yes
Total Slots 2
Max RAM 64

Storage

Bus PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)
Type SSD (M2)
Channels 1x256 GB
Replaceable Yes
Total Slots 2
NVMe Yes
Storage Capacity 256 GB

Sound

Audio Chipset Realtek ALC3281
Audio Formats 2.2
Speaker Power 4x2 W
Dolby Atmos No
Max Volume 83.1 dB
Microphones 2

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version v6
Bluetooth version 5.2
Fingerprint sensor Yes
IR sensor Yes
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 1.3 mm
Touchpad
Size15.0x9.0 cm
SurfaceGlass
Windows PrecisionYes

Note

Dell XPS 15 9520 (2022):

The USB Type-C to HDMI and Type-A adapter comes in the box.

* Attention! Ports, display type, speakers, and specs may differ by model or country.

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Comments (2)

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ETRApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
Bought directly from Dell. The XPS 9520 with 12th Gen Intel i9-12900HK, 2.5 GHz, 32 GB RAM is the worst computer I’ve owned. After 3 months, the screen started blinking, first once a day then every 5 minutes. I spent 100+ hours with support trying to fix it. Had 2 docking stations, 3 motherboards, OS reinstall, tech visits, sent to service center, but no fix. Dell refused replacement after one month, sent refurbished laptop that lasted one week. The refurbished has new problems with desktop icons and background. I don’t have unlimited time to fix this. I just want a working computer. If you buy this, extend warranty. Dell can’t fix it properly. In 25 years of computing, this is the worst product I’ve seen.
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Alex NicholsonApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
Hello, Several reviewers https://au.pcmag.com/laptops/94655/dell-xps-15-oled-9520 https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/dell-xps-15-9520-review/ https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-15-9520#xenforo-comments-3765385 say the Dell XPS 15 9520 lasts over a day on battery. I get about 4 hours and I don't use it heavily. How can these reviewers claim better battery life for the same model? Maybe their test model has a different battery (mine has 6 cells)? I'd like to hear other users' experiences.
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