We compare the Dell XPS 15 (9520) with the Inspiron 16 Plus

Best 15-inch Ultrabook

Dell XPS 15 (9520)



From $1,420 at Dell

Pros


12th Gen Intel Core H-series CPUs
NVIDIA RTX discrete GPUs
FHD+, UHD+, and 3.5K OLED displays
Premium build quality
Comfortable keyboard, huge touchpad


Cons


Costs more
No RTX 3060 option


The XPS 15 is our pick for best 15-inch laptop thanks to beautiful and varied display options, tons of performance, compact build, and good keyboard and touchpad. It costs more than the Inspiron 16 Plus, but it is the superior laptop in terms of build quality, design, and power.

A new contender

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus



From $804 at Dell

Pros


3K display with 16:10 aspect ratio
11th Gen Intel Core H-series CPUs
NVIDIA RTX discrete GPUs
Generally more affordable
Sturdy aluminum build


Cons


Only one display option
Key travel not as deep
Heavier and larger footprint


The Inspiron 16 Plus is a relative newcomer to Dell's stable, and it's now joined by a 2-in-1 option. It packs similar performance hardware as the XPS 15...