Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 (9575)

When it comes to convertible 2-in-1 hybrid laptops, we’re not big fans of 15.6-inch models. They’re simply too heavy to be convenient. That said, if you’re looking for a desktop-replacement that can flip and fold for occasional use as a tablet or stand up for a presentation, the Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 (starts at $1,299.99; $2,349 as tested) is awfully nice. And thanks to its innovative, cooperative CPU—Intel’s Core i7-8705G with AMD’s Radeon RX Vega M GL discrete graphics built in—it’ll blow away hybrids with integrated graphics when it comes to light to moderate gaming. It’s the best 15.6-inch convertible we’ve seen, even if our prejudice against its weight keeps it from claiming the high-end convertible Editors’ Choice held by the lighter, 13.9-inch Lenovo Yoga 920. Let’s start by talking about that processor and what it means. The Core i7-8705G (one of Intel’s “Kaby Lake-G” class of CPUs) combines a quad-core, eight-thread processor; the Vega dedicated graphics with 20 compute units; and 4GB of high-bandwidth HBM2 display memory, all in a single silicon package. This combination permits thinner designs than separate CPU and GPU solutions while delivering graphics performance in our benchmark tests that’s roughly in the ballpark of Nvidia’s… Read full this story

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