Tuesday 15 September 2020

Dell's XPS 17 is the largest XPS laptop Dell's released in a long time. It features a gorgeous display and is more powerful internals than previous generations and smaller models. Importantly for creators and people who need to use accessories, the XPS 17 has plenty of ports. Thanks to its four Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports and full-size SD card reader, you can connect the laptop to a range of accessories.

27-Inch QHD Monitor

Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Monitor U2720Q

Editor's choice

This 4K (3840x2160) monitor has excellent color accuracy, an adjustable stand to get it to the correct angle, and connects through HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB-C. It's anti-glare to help you see the colors and details on the screen without interruption and has a contrast ratio of 1300:1.

$580 at Dell

$523 at Amazon

Thunderbolt 3 Dock

CalDigit TS3 Plus

Staff pick

The XPS 17 has two Thunderbolt 3 ports, so you can hook up this docking station to expand your laptop's connectivity. This dock from CalDigit includes five USB-A 3.1 ports, two USB-C 3.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.2, an Ethernet port, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a UHS-II SD card reader, and 3.5mm audio in and out jack. On top of that, it will also charge your XPS 17 with up to 85W of power.

$250 at Amazon

27-Inch QHD Monitor

Dell UltraSharp U2719D

The XPS 17 already has a massive and beautiful 17-inch display, but a desktop monitor can improve a permanent setup and put your screen at a better height. This 27-inch monitor has a 2560x1440 (QHD) resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a response time of 5ms. If you're a creator, it's a solid choice, thanks to its 99% sRGB coverage and accuracy of Delta-E less than 2, though it has a relatively low resolution,

$342 at Dell

$380 at Amazon

Speedy External SSD

CalDigit Tuff nano

You can get up to 2TB of storage on the XPS 17, but if you opted for a model with less storage or just need more room, you can pick up the CalDigit Tuff nano. It's a convenient SSD that connects through USB-C. It has speeds of around 1,000MB/s. It's also small enough to fit inside your pocket.

From $130 at Amazon

17-inch laptop bag

eBags Professional Slim

The XPS 17 might be smaller than some 17-inch laptops thanks to its thin bezels, but it's still quite large. Finding a bag to fit it can be difficult. This bag has a padded sleeve for your laptop, a solid compartment on the bottom for accessories, and a bevy of pockets on the front. The benefit of finding a bag large enough for a 17-inch laptop is that it's big enough for plenty of gear.

From $98 at Amazon

Gaming Fun

Xbox Wireless Controller

While the XPS 17 isn't a gaming laptop, it can come with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics. With those, you can play some games and might want a dedicated controller. The Xbox One controller comes with Bluetooth support and also works with your Xbox One.

From $50 at Microsoft

Wireless Mouse

Logitech MX Master 3

The Logitech MX Master 3 has a precise scroll wheel and charges with USB-C. You can connect it to up to three devices and use it for up to 70 days on a single charge. While the XPS 17 has a large trackpad, you may want to grab a dedicated mouse like this one.

$100 at Amazon

$100 at Best Buy

Extra SD Storage

Lexar Professional 1000x

The XPS 17 is an excellent laptop for creators and creative professionals. With its full-size SD card slot, you can transfer files, photos, and videos over from cameras and other devices. Lexar's Professional 1000x SD card is available with up to 256GB of storage. It has read speeds up to 150 MB/s, which should be fast enough to transfer photos and larger video files easily.

From $16 at Amazon

USB-A hub

AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-A hub

If all of your accessories use USB-A instead of USB-C, you'll have to use an adapter since the XPS 17 doesn't include any USB-C A ports. While the XPS 17 does come with a USB-C to USB-A adapter in the box, this hub from Amazon can add four USB-A ports to your laptop.

$18 at Amazon

If we're making some suggestions

Thanks to all of the ports on the XPS 17, you can hook up plenty of accessories to the device. If you're looking to have a desktop setup powered by the XPS 17, the first thing you'll want to grab is the Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Monitor U2720Q. It's a 27-inch monitor with excellent color accuracy and a 4K resolution.

The CalDigit TS3 Plus is also an excellent way to expand the capabilities of your XPS 17. It has a wide range of ports, including USB-A, USB-C, and Ethernet. It can also charge your laptop, so when you take it on the go after a long day, it's on a full charge.

The XPS 17 is a larger laptop, so it can be hard to find a bag for. The eBags Professional Slim bag is large enough to hold the XPS 17 alongside several accessories and other devices.



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