Dell XPS 15 9560 review
Dell XPS 15 9560 — from 2017, 2.1 kg, performance 44.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2017 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 7700HQ , Intel Core i5 7300HQ |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1050 , GeForce GTX 1050 4GB |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Battery | 56 Wh |
Performance scores
The classic XPS 15 formula, aged to budget price
The Dell XPS 15 9560 (2017) was the premium all-rounder of its year — a Core i7 7700HQ, a GTX 1050, and 32GB of RAM in a slim 15-inch shell. Today it's $422, and the measurements show both halves of the aging: the premium build and balanced spec survive in the data, but reliability reads 21 against a gaming-class median of 53, graphics measure 31.34 against 78.49, and the 32GB RAM ceiling now sits half the class norm.
What the flags still clear
Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V, and Rainbow Six Siege all clear their recommended bars — the GTX 1050 remains a competent 1080p esports-and-classics card — and Visual Studio Code clears its minimum for development work. That is the honest envelope: light modern gaming at recommended settings for competitive titles, plus a still-capable CPU-RAM platform for desktop work. Nothing heavier should be expected of a 2017 GPU measured 60 percent below today's gaming median.
Price and value trajectory
From $1,800 at launch to $422 today, the 9560 has shed 9.62 percent per year, with a projected $345 (a further 18.3 percent) in two years. The XPS line holds value longer than budget brands, which cuts both ways at this age: the price is still premium-adjacent while the internals are a decade old.
Against its price neighbors
Above it sit the Inspiron 15-5577 at $447 and the Inspiron 15 Gaming 7567 at $447 — same-year siblings with the same GPU class; below it the Inspiron 17 at $373 and the Lenovo Y70-70 at $390. Among this band the 9560 is the premium shell: the same measured capability as the Inspy siblings in a thinner, better-built chassis. If build quality matters, it's the pick; if raw frames-per-dollar matters, the cheaper neighbors tie it.
Bottom line
The XPS 15 9560 at $422 buys the premium chassis of 2017 with rec-bar esports flags and a still-adequate 32GB platform. The reliability reading of 21 is the honest asterisk — this is a machine for buyers who value the shell and accept the era, not for anyone needing long-haul dependability.
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reliability is lower than typical gaming class (+60.4%) (low tier).
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graphics performance is lower than typical gaming class (+60.1%) (light tier).
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memory capacity is lower than typical gaming class (+50%) (professional).
below class average
🔁 Alternatives
Compromise axis: mobility ↔ overall performance
🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration is sufficient for office work, media playback, and older or undemanding games.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
XPS 15 9560: verdict
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