Dell XPS 15 9500 — 15.6" Creator Laptop with GTX 1650 Ti
Dell's flagship 15" machine: a 6-core Intel Core i7-10750H that turbos to 5.0GHz, dedicated NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti graphics, 16GB of RAM and a near-borderless 16:10 InfinityEdge display in a machined aluminium and carbon-fibre chassis. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.
Why this machine
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Six-core H-series processor — the i7-10750H is a full 45W chip with 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 5.0GHz. This is genuine workstation-class CPU power, not the 15W ultrabook silicon most laptops in this size carry.
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Dedicated NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti graphics — 4GB of GDDR6 that accelerates Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve exports, drives Photoshop and Lightroom smoothly, and plays modern titles at 1080p.
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16:10 InfinityEdge display — a taller aspect ratio than standard 16:9 panels, so you see meaningfully more of a document, timeline or spreadsheet without scrolling. Bezels are almost non-existent.
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Bright 500-nit panel — roughly double a typical business laptop. Genuinely usable outdoors, near a window, or in a bright studio.
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86Wh battery — one of the largest fitted to any 15" laptop, and a substantial step up from the 50–60Wh typical of the class.
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Premium build — CNC-machined aluminium lid and base with a woven carbon-fibre palm rest. Rigid, cool to the touch and built to last.
Performance in use
This is a machine bought for sustained load rather than light office work. The i7-10750H is a 45W six-core part, so it holds high clock speeds through long tasks instead of boosting briefly and throttling — the difference shows up in video exports, large photo batch operations, code compiles and anything else that runs the CPU flat out for minutes at a time.
The GTX 1650 Ti handles the GPU side. In Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve it accelerates timeline playback and export encoding; in Photoshop and Lightroom it speeds up filters and previews. For gaming it comfortably manages modern titles at 1080p on medium to high settings, and older or less demanding games at the display's full resolution. Applications that do not need the GPU fall back to the integrated Intel graphics, which is what preserves battery life.
Day to day, the 16:10 display is the feature people notice. The extra vertical space is worth roughly an additional toolbar and several lines of text compared to a 16:9 panel, which adds up across a working day in a code editor, a video timeline or a long document. The quad-speaker array is genuinely good for a laptop, and the 86Wh battery means light work away from a charger is realistic despite the powerful internals.
Technical specifications
| Processor |
Intel Core i7-10750H (10th Gen, 6 cores / 12 threads, 12MB cache, 2.6GHz base, up to 5.0GHz turbo, 45W) |
| Memory |
16GB DDR4-2933 (2 x 8GB) |
| Storage |
256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Display |
15.6" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge, 16:10, anti-glare, 500 nits |
| Graphics |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6 + Intel UHD Graphics |
| Operating system |
Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) |
| Wireless |
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ports |
2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 1 x USB-C 3.1, full-size SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio, wedge lock slot |
| Camera |
720p HD webcam with dual-array microphones |
| Audio |
Quad speakers, Waves MaxxAudio Pro and Waves Nx 3D audio |
| Keyboard |
Backlit, with fingerprint reader in the power button |
| Battery |
86Wh 6-cell (integrated) |
| Power adapter |
130W USB-C adapter included |
| Chassis |
Machined aluminium with carbon-fibre palm rest, approx. 1.83kg |
| Warranty |
12 months, supplied by Reboot IT |
Is it right for you?
Best for ✓
- Video editors and photographers wanting GPU acceleration in a portable
- Developers running containers, VMs or long compiles
- Designers and CAD users needing dedicated graphics
- Anyone who wants a bright 16:10 screen for long document or timeline work
- 1080p gaming alongside serious professional work
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Not for ✗
- Buyers who only need email, web and Office — this is more machine than required
- Anyone needing a built-in HDMI or USB-A port without a dongle
- Large local media libraries (256GB fills quickly at this workload)
- Users wanting a touchscreen — this is a non-touch panel
- High-refresh competitive gaming
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Condition grades
| Grade |
What to expect |
| A — Excellent |
Minimal signs of use. No significant marks on the lid, palm rest or screen. Battery tested at 70% or more of original design capacity. |
| B — Good |
Light cosmetic wear consistent with normal use — minor scuffs or scratches on the casing. Fully functional. Battery tested at 50–70% of original design capacity. |
Every unit is fully tested and functional regardless of grade. Batteries carry a 30-day warranty.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a touchscreen?
No. This unit has the anti-glare non-touch FHD+ panel. The XPS 15 9500 was also sold with a UHD+ touch display, so it is worth being clear — this is the matte, non-touch version, which many people prefer for glare and battery life.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
Yes to both. The XPS 15 9500 has two accessible SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB, and two M.2 SSD slots — so you can add a second drive without removing the existing one. The base panel is removed with Torx screws.
What ports does it have — is there HDMI?
There is no built-in HDMI or USB-A. You get two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one USB-C 3.1, a full-size SD card reader and a headphone jack. Dell shipped these with a USB-C to USB-A/HDMI adapter, and any USB-C hub or dock will add legacy ports.
Will it run video editing software properly?
Yes. The six-core i7 with a dedicated GTX 1650 Ti is a capable Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and After Effects machine for 1080p and most 4K work. For heavy 4K multicam or long-form colour grading you would want more than 16GB of RAM — which this machine supports up to 64GB.
How many external monitors will it drive?
Two 4K displays at 60Hz over the Thunderbolt 3 ports, alongside the built-in screen. A single Thunderbolt dock will run a full desk setup from one cable.
Does it come with a charger?
Yes, a 130W USB-C adapter is included. The higher wattage matters on this model — a standard 65W charger will run it but will not keep up under sustained CPU and GPU load.
What does shipping cost?
Free standard shipping anywhere in Australia. Orders placed before 2pm on a business day are typically dispatched the same day from our Melbourne warehouse.
12-month warranty, and a real person to call
Every machine we sell is covered by a 12-month return-to-base warranty. If something fails, you deal with our own technicians in Melbourne — not an offshore call centre or a third-party repairer. Batteries, as consumable items, are covered for 30 days.
Each unit is stripped, cleaned, tested across every port and component, data-wiped to a certified standard and reassembled by our in-house bench before it is graded and listed. Nothing ships that we would not use ourselves.
Reboot IT has been refurbishing business IT in Melbourne since 2001. Free standard shipping across Australia, and genuine local support at reboot-it.com.au.