List of the Best XPS 17 Alternatives in 2023 – Budget Options & India

Today, the Dell XPS 17 laptop has the 13^th generation Intel core i9 processor, 17-inch UHD display, 32 GB memory, 1 TB storage space, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. If you are looking for alternatives, the following selection of laptops can help you choose a pick.

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XPS 17 Alternatives in 2023:

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	Razer Blade Pro 17	Check on Amazon
	Razer Blade 16 (2023)	Check on Amazon Check on Newegg
	Apple MacBook Pro 16	Check on Amazon
	LG Gram 17	Check on Amazon Check on Newegg
	Gigabyte Aorus 17 YE5	Check on Amazon Check on Newegg
	Lenovo Legion Pro 7i	Check on Amazon Check on Newegg
	Lenovo Legion 7i	Check on Amazon Check on Newegg
	Razer Blade 15	Check on Amazon
	LG Ultra 17U70N	Check on Amazon
	Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5	Check on Amazon
	MSI Stealth 17 Studio	Check on Amazon Check on Newegg
	MSI Creator 17 -A12U	Check on msi.com Check on Newegg
	MSI GS66 Stealth	Check on msi.com
	Asus ROG Strix Scar 17	Check on Amazon Check on Newegg
	Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703HSD	Check on Amazon
	ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701	Check on Amazon
	ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581	Check on Amazon Check on Newegg
	Acer Predator Helios 300	Check on Amazon Check on Newegg
	Omen 17-inch gaming laptop	Check on Amazon
	Alienware m17 R3	Check on Amazon
	Eluktronics MECH 17	Check on Amazon
	SCHENKER Compact 17

SCHENKER Compact 17:

The laptop operates smoothly and quickly. The installed hardware offers sufficient computing power for all common applications, including image processing, video editing, and gaming.

Specifications:

CPU	Intel Core i7-10875H octa-core; frequency range: 2.3 – 5.1 GHz, 80 W PL2 / Short Burst, 45 W PL1 / Sustained, Comet Lake-H, Hyper-Threading (two threads per core) supported
RAM	32 GB, DDR4-3200, dual-channel mode, two memory slots (both in use)
Storage	Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1 TB, 1024 GB, M.2 format supports two SSDs: 1x NVMe/SATA, 1x NVMe, RAID 0/1; 913 GB free; 2.5-inch storage medium supports; SATA slot and mounting frame are available
Display	17.3-inch display, 3840x2160p resolution, 60 Hz refresh rate, 412.8 cd/m² brightness, 728:1 contrast; 99.9% Srgb coverage; 84.4% Display P3 coverage; 98% AdobeRGB coverage;
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile; 8 GB VRAM; Core: 1380 MHz; Memory: 1750 MHz; 115 W TDP; GDDR6; 27.21.14.5730 (Nvidia 457.30), Optimus UHD Graphics 630 GPU is integrated into the processor Nvidia’s Optimus graphics-switching solution supported
Keyboard	Backlit Chiclet keyboard with RGB lighting
Battery	62 Wh; battery life: 4 hours 40 minutes
Audio	Up to 40 dB(A) sound pressure level
Ports	3x USB Type-A ports (USB 3.2 Gen 1); 2x USB Type-C ports (1x Thunderbolt 3, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort through USB-C); Mini DisplayPort; HDMI port; SD memory card reader
Wireless Communication Standard	WLAN chip (Intel AX200) supports the 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Bluetooth 5
Design and build	Matte black metal chassis
Cooling system	The pre-installed Control Center lets you adjust the fan control and choose a performance profile
Weight	2.9 kg

Eluktronics MECH 17:

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Eluktronics RP-17 is perfect for content creators and gamers who need the best visual experiences.

Specifications:

CPU	Intel i9-13900HX; base clock speed: 2.2 GHz, max. boost clock: 5.4 GHz; 24 cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficiency); 32 threads
RAM	16 GB GDDR5 LPP G2 Samsung Memory (4800 MHz)
Storage	1 TB Samsung PM9A1 (980 Pro OEM Equivalent) PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD Storage expansion: an empty M.2 PCIe bay
Display	17.0-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1600) anti-glare display with IPS-Type LED-backlit panel; 16:10 aspect ratio; 240 Hz refresh rate; up to 350-nits brightness; G-SYNC Technology; Advanced Optimus; narrow bezel
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070  with 8 GB GDDR6 operating up to 150W
Keyboard	Cherry Per-Key RGB (low-profile) Mechanical Keyboard, 10-key membrane numeric keypad, Customizable RGB lightbar Mouse: Ultra Large Glass Microsoft Precision (PTP) Touchpad with scrolling & multi-gesture function
Battery	4-Cell 99.8 WHr Extended Life Polymer
Audio	Nahimic Audio
Ports	1x Thunderbolt 4 (Connected to dGPU), 1x HDMI 2.1 (Connected to dGPU), 2x USB 3.1 (Gen 1), 1x USB 3.1 (Gen 2), 1x SD Card Reader, 2,500GB Ethernet RJ-45, 1x Audio out & Mic In, 1x Kensington Lock slot
Cooling system	Liquid metal is applied to the GPU and CPU. An external liquid cooling system is implemented. The 2nd generation Liquid Propulsion Package (LPP G2 included) flows cold distilled water over the internal heatsink to offer a near-desktop experience
Wireless Communication Standard	Intel WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Webcam	Full HD IR Camera with dual digital microphones and Windows Hello support
OS	Windows 11 Home
Dimensions and weight	15.09 x 10.7 x 1.07 inches; 5.95 lbs

Pros:

• High reliability and performance
• Efficient cooling
• Vivid screen

Cons:

• Loud keyboard

Alienware m17 R3:

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Specifications:

CPU	10th Generation Intel Core i7-10750H processor, 5.1 GHz, hyper-efficient voltage regulation
RAM	16 GBDDR4 SDRAM (2666 MHz)
Storage	1 TB PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display	17.3-inch anti-glare display; Full HD offers smooth and high-speed motion graphics; 300 Hz refresh rate; 300 nits brightness; 3 ms response time; 100,000:1 contrast ratio; 100% color gamut; 127 PPI;  horizontal viewing angle: +/- 85 degrees; vertical viewing angle: +/- 85 degrees; reduced blue light emissions; 7W power consumption
Graphics	High-speed motion graphics Nvidia RTX ‎2070 SUPER 8GB GDDR6
Keyboard	1.7mm travel; touchpad; 4-zone RGB N-Key rollover; QWERTY keyboard layout; anti-ghosting technology; per-key Alien FX lighting
Battery	3-cell 56 WHr “smart” lithium-ion; 11.4 VDC or 6-cell 86 WHr “smart” lithium-ion; 11.4 VDC
Audio	Realtek ALC3281-CG; high-definition audio interface; digital-array microphones in camera assembly; 2-way speaker; keyboard shortcut controls; avg. speaker output: 4W, peak speaker output: 5W; subwoofer output supported
Ports	2x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports; 1x USB 3.1 Gen port with PowerShare; HDMI; Mini Display; Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port with Power Delivery; microSD-card slot; network port; security-cable slot; universal audio jack/HDMI 1.4b port; headset port; external graphics port; power-adapter port
Supported media cards	microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Cooling system	Cryo-Tech cooling v3.0 keeps the laptop cool and maximizes overall performance; a dedicated vapor chamber between copper heat pipes and the CPU
Security	64-bit/128-bit WEP; AES-CCMP; TKIP
Build	Steel, copper, and magnesium alloy
Wireless Communication Standard	WiFi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11a; Bluetooth 5.0
Camera	1x HD RGB camera (front) CMOS sensor technology Still image resolution: 0.92 MP Video resolution: 1280 x 720 (HD) @ 30 fps Diagonal viewing angle: 74.9 degrees
Design and build	magnesium alloy, copper, and steel iconic AlienFX lighting
OS	Windows 10 Home
Dimensions and weight	15.74 x 11.59 x 0.89 inches; 5.51 lbs

Pros:

• High durability
• Efficient cooling
• Responsive and lifelike graphics

Cons:

• Runs hot

Omen 17-inch gaming laptop:

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Specifications:

CPU	Intel Core i9-13900HX processor 24 cores, 32 threads, 36 MB cache, frequency range: 3.9 GHz-5.4 GHz, 55 W PL1 / Sustained, 130 W PL2 / Short Burst, Raptor-Lake HX architecture
RAM	64 GB DDR4 SDRAM 5600MHz
Storage	2 TB NVMe SSD
Display	17.3-inch display; 2560 x 1440p resolution;
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 with 16 GB GDDR6
Keyboard	Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit shadow black keyboard, 26-key Rollover, Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Battery	6-Cell 83 WHr Li-ion
Ports	1x Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps signaling rate), 1x USB Type-C (10 Gbps signaling rate; support USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)); 1 USB Type-A (5 Gbps signaling rate; HP Sleep and Charge)); 2x USB Type-A (5 Gbps signaling rate); 1x HDMI 2.1; 1x mini DisplayPort; 1x AC smart pin; 1x headphone/microphone combo; 1x RJ-45
Wireless Communication Standard	‎802.11ax
OS	Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
Dimensions and weight	15.64 x 10.32 x 1.06 inches; 12.03 lbs

Acer Predator Helios 300:

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Specifications:

CPU	12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processor, base frequency: 2.7 GHz, Turbo frequency: up to 4.7 GHz, 14 cores, 20 threads, 6 performance cores, 24 MB cache
RAM	64 GB DDR5 4800 MHz dual-channel RAM 4800 MHz DDR5 next-generation memory standard lets the TUF Dash easily multitask
Storage	2 TB NVMe SSD
Display	15.6″ 2K Quad HD (2560×1440) LED display; 240 Hz refresh rate; 16:9 aspect ratio;
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 8 GB dedicated GDDR6 VRAM Up to 1510 MHz GPU Boost Clock, Up to 150 W Max. Graphics Power Tensor Cores, the latest Ray Tracing Cores, and streaming multiprocessors support DirectX 12 Ultimate for outstanding gaming performance
Keyboard	RGB backlit keyboard, Multi-touch gesture touchpad
Battery	4-Cell 90 WHr capacity, up to 6 hours run time
Audio	Speaker audio output by DTS:X Ultra
Ports	1 × HDMI 2.1 Outputs; 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C; 1 × RJ-45 USB Type-C Detail: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort over USB-C, USB charging 5 V; 3 A, DC-in port 20 V; 100 W
Wireless Communication Standard	Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Webcam resolution	1080p Full HD
OS	Windows 11
Dimensions and weight	14.1 x 10.9 x 1.02 inches; 5.51 lbs

Pros:

• Lightweight and portable
• Efficient multitasking
• Spacious storage

Cons:

• Average battery life

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581:

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You can edit, sketch, and take notes on this laptop’s ScreenPad Plus (bundled active stylus or Asus Pen). The perfect black reproduction provides very clear and crisp images, even in the darkest scenes. This laptop is perfect for game live-streaming, 3D graphics rendering, and photo/video editing.

ScreenPad Plus is helpful for programmers because it lets them extend their window for a broad view of coding and other applications. ScreenPad Plus is useful for video editors for scrolling through video timelines, with enough space for pro tools.

Music artists can use ScreenPad Plus for recording, mixing, and mastering; they also enjoy more space for track controls. 3D animators can check their scripts on ScreenPad Plus while witnessing smooth 3D rendering on the primary display. Photographers can use ScreenPad Plus to put source files, tools, and references to do and see more.

Specifications:

CPU	10th generation Intel Core i7-10750H octa-core processor,12M cache, 2.4 GHz base frequency; up to 5.0 GHz max. frequency
RAM	16 GB DDR4 RAM; upgradeable to:32 GB
Storage	1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Hard drive interface	USB
Display	15.6 inch 4K UHD 4-way NanoEdge OLED HDR touchscreen glossy main display; 60 Hz refresh rate; 550 nits HDR peak brightness; 1.07 billion colors; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, Pantone Validated; VESA Certified Display HDR True Black 500; 65% less harmful blue light deep blacks and ultra-vivid colors; 100% DCI-P3 color gamut; 133% sRGB color gamut; cinema-grade industry standard; 0.2 ms response time ensures low-latency gameplay, smoother fast-paced action scenes, and subtle details ScreenPad Plus: 14-inch 4K matte touchscreen; allows dragging app on ViewMax  to extend your screen to secondary display; supports AppSwitcher icon to launch the app for multi-window experience; Organizer helps sort the apps or windows; Task Group icon helps customize multi-screen setups; App Navigator icon displays all open windows or apps
Graphics	GeForce RTX 2060 gaming-grade graphics with 6 GB GDDR6
Keyboard	Backlit Chiclet keyboard, numeric keypad, 1.4 mm key travel,  touchpad, detachable palm rest
Battery	An 8-cell Li-ion battery included 71 Whrs capacity
Audio	Speaker, array microphone, Harman/Kardon (Premium), Cortana voice-recognition support
Ports	2x USB 3.1 Gen2; 1x HDMI; 1x Thunderbolt 3 USB-C; 1x DC-in; 1x audio jack
Security	Firmware TPM, McAfee® LiveSafe
Build	Meets US MIL-STD 810G military-grade standard
Wireless Communication Standard	WiFi6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth            5.0
Camera	HD camera with IR function to support Windows Hello
Other features	Alexa built-in with light bar
OS	Windows 10 Pro
Included software	MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Office Home and Student 2021, Microsoft 365 Personal (1-year), 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers
Dimensions and weight	14.1 x 9.7 x 0.9 inches; 5.5 lbs

Pros:

• Rich and vivid color reproduction
• Easy screen switching
• Fast response

Cons:

• Average battery life

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701:

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With GeForce RTX 2080 in this laptop, you can experience AI-enhanced graphics and ray tracing for ultimate realism.

THROUGH LOCAL DIMMING, the HDR panel improves AAA titles with brilliant whites, richer colors, and deeper blacks. Also, the HDR display prolongs battery life with Static Display Refresh Rate and Panel Refresh Switch technologies. So, it reduces power consumption by up to 11%. ProArt TruColor Technology guarantees precise colors for content creators.

G-SYNC mode syncs the display and GPU to provide smoother gameplay with tear-free graphics and reduced input lag. Optimus mode selectively disables the discrete GPU to save power with day-to-day entertainment and desktop productivity.

The GPU is empowered by advanced Turing architecture that blends traditional CUDA cores (for programmable shading) with the latest RT and Tensor cores (for AI and real-time ray tracing). The output is spectacularly realistic lighting effects that provide deep immersion in the latest games.

Specifications:

CPU	9th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H Hexa-Core processor, 3.9 GHz clock speed
RAM	16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz DDR4 SDRAM
Storage	1 TB NVMe PCIe SSD (Hyperdrive)
Display	17.3-inch Pantone validated FHD anti-glare display; 144 Hz refresh rate; 3 ms response time; 6.9 mm super narrow bezels; 81% screen-to-body ratio; NVIDIA G-SYNC support; 72% NTSC
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080, 8 GB GDDR6 (base: 990 MHz, Boost: 1230 MHz; TDP: 90W)
Keyboard	Customize chiclet per-key RGB N-key rollover, and match effects and colors with compatible peripherals using Aura Sync.
Battery	1x Li-ion
Ports	1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C with DP 1.4, 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C, 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.0, Kensington lock, DC-in, 3.5 mm audio jack
Audio	7.1-ch surround sound, intuitive volume wheel, Hi-Res audio
Cooling system	2x 12V anti-dust self-cleaning fans
Wireless Communication Standard	802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth
Webcam	1080p detachable
OS	Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
Dimensions and weight	15.7 x 10.7 x 0.74 inches; 5.73 lbs
Included accessories	Power adapter & cord, user manual, warranty card

Pros:

• Sleek and attractive design
• Lifelike graphics

Cons:

• Slightly heavy
• Expensive

Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703HSD:

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The graphics in this laptop are developed using the award-winning Ampere —NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX architecture, Tensor Cores, latest new Cores, and streaming multiprocessors. Hence, you get the most lifelike ray-traced graphics and advanced AI features.

Specifications:

CPU	11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H octa-core processor, base frequency: 2.5 GHz, max frequency: up to 4.9 GHz, 24M cache
RAM	32 GB DDR4 (3200 MHz)
Storage	3 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD (1+1+1 in RAID0); upgradeable by 3 SSD slots
Display	17.3-inch 4K UHD LED IPS-Type anti-glare display; 120 Hz refresh rate; 3 ms response time; 500 nits brightness; 16:9 ratio; Pantone Validated; 100% DCI-P3; Adaptive-Sync; G-Sync support; Optimus Two-panel options: (i) QHD 165 Hz/3 ms with G-SYNC (ii) Advanced Optimus or 4K 120 Hz/3 ms with Adaptive-Sync
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 16 GB GDDR6, ROG Boost up to 1645MHz @ 125W (140W with Dynamic Boost)
Keyboard	Optical mech per-key RGB keyboard with touchpad, programmable Multiwheel key
Battery	4-cell Li-ion, 90 WHr, fast charging support
Audio	6x speakers powered by Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp Technology, AI noise-canceling technology, built-in array microphone, 2x 1W tweeter with Smart Amp Technology
Ports	2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (support DisplayPort / PD), 1x HDMI 2.0b; 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x Thunderbolt 4 (support DisplayPort / PD); 1x card reader (SD) (UHS-II, 312MB/s); 1x 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Supported media cards
Cooling system	ROG Intelligent Cooling thermal system, Active Aerodynamic System (AAS Plus) and Thermal Grizzly Liquid Metal Thermal Compound; 12 mm air intake
Security	BIOS administrator password & User Password Protection, Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM), fingerprint authentication
Wireless Communication Standard	802.11ax, Bluetooth
Camera	Noise-reducing, 720p HD resolution
OS	Windows 10
Dimensions and weight	15.51 x 10.39 x 0.78 inches; 5.73 lbs
Included accessories	Power adapter& cord, user guide, warranty card

Pros:

• Crystal-clear visuals
• Powerful gaming performance
• Easy upgrade

Cons:

• Some stability problems with Thunderbolt

Asus ROG Strix Scar 17:

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This Asus laptop is well-known for its crystal-clear display and lightning-fast processor. To provide a stellar viewing and gaming experience, this laptop comes with an FHD 3 ms/ 360 Hz display. Each IPS panel provides vivid colors, Dolby Vision HDR, and Adaptive Sync for that.

Specifications:

CPU	12th  Gen Intel Core i9-12900H processor, 14 cores (6 P-cores and 8 E-cores), 24M cache, up to 5.0 GHz turbo frequency
RAM	16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz SDRAM
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD
Hard drive interface	Thunderbolt
Display	17.3” Full HD IPS Type anti-glare display, 360 Hz refresh rate, 3 ms response time, 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe; Adaptive Sync, Dolby Vision HDR support, MUX Switch + Optimus
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with 8 GB GDDR6, ROG Boost up to 1460 MHz @ 150W (125W + 25W with Dynamic Boost) GPU MUX switch allows the GPU to communicate with the display directly, boosting performance and reducing latency
Keyboard	Per Key RGB backlit Chiclet keyboard with touchpad, WASD keys, AURA Sync, RGB light bar, RGB Logo
Battery	4-cell Li-ion, 90 WHr capacity
Audio	A 4-speaker system, Smart Amp Technology, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification, Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos, 3D AI Noise Canceling Microphone
Ports	1x USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A (Gen1), 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Jack
Device lighting	Aura Sync Light Bar, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow
Cooling system	ROG Intelligent Cooling – Liquid Metal Conductonaut Extreme, 0d B Ambient Cooling, 84-blade Arc Flow fans, Anti-Dust Tunnel 2.0
Security	BIOS Administrator Password, User Password Protection, Firmware TPM
Wireless Communication Standard	Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6E with RangeBoost
Camera	FHD 1080P@60FPS
OS	Windows 11 Home
Dimensions and weight	15.55 x 11.1 x 0.92 inches; 6.4 lbs
Included accessories	Power cord, adapter, Keystone, 2 Customizable Armor Caps

Pros:

• Vivid colors
• Soft feeling keys
• Attractive design

Cons:

• Lacks microSD port

MSI GS66 Stealth:

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With this MSI laptop, you will experience excellent performance and portability. They represent a combination of business and gaming features.

Specifications:

CPU	Intel Core i7-10750H processor
RAM	Max. 64 GB DDR5-4800, 2 slots
Storage	1 TB SSD, 2x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4)
Display	15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 240 Hz refresh rate, IPS-Level 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080), 360 Hz refresh rate, IPS-Level 15.6″ UHD (3840×2160), 120 Hz refresh rate, IPS-Level
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16 GB GDDR6 Up to 1175MHz Boost Clock; 105W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost
Keyboard	Per-key RGB keyboard
Battery	4-Cell; 99.9 Whr capacity
Audio	2x 2W speakers; 1x mic-in/headphone-out combo jack
Ports	2x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DP); 1x Type-C (USB / DP / Thunderbolt 4) with PD charging; 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2; 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz); 1x RJ45
Security	Fingerprint recognition
Wireless Communication Standard	Killer Gb LAN (Up to 2.5G) Intel Killer AX Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2
Webcam	IR HD type (30fps@720p)
Design and build	Ultra-thin and light design; sleek black metal chassis
OS	Windows 11
Dimensions and weight	358.3 x 248 x 18.3-19.8 mm; 2.1 kg

MSI Creator 17 -A12U:

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CPU	12th  Gen. Intel Core i9 processor
RAM	Max. 64 GB; DDR5-4800; 2 slots
Storage	2x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4)
Display	17” QHD+ (2560×1600) IPS touchscreen display; Support MSI Pen (optional)
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Keyboard	Per-key RGB keyboard
Battery	4-cell; 90 Whr capacity
Audio	4x 2W speaker; 1x mic-in/headphone-out combo jack
Security	Fingerprint Security, Discrete TPM2.0
Sensor	x1 Fingerprint; x1 Ambient Light Sensor
Wireless Communication Standard	Killer ax Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2
Webcam	IR FHD type (30fps@1080p)
OS	Windows 11 Home
Dimensions and weight	382 x 260 x 19 mm; 2.49 kg

MSI Stealth 17 Studio:

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In this MSI laptop, the CPU’s recent version of performance hybrid architecture enhances your gameplay beyond performance. Ray tracing provides hyper-realistic graphics. The Studio suite of AI-assisted tools provides lifelike graphics. The laptop is perfect for creative professionals and gamers.

High-contrast colors provide the brightest whites and the darkest black. The reinforced hinge guarantees that your laptop remains in place while you’re gaming.

Specifications:

CPU	13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor; base clock speed: 2.6 GHz, max. clock speed: 5.2 GHz; 6 performance cores, 8 efficient cores;
RAM	32 GB DDR5
Storage	1 TB NVMe SSD
Display	17.3″ display with anti-glare coating; 2560 x 1440 pixels            resolution; 240 Hz refresh rate; 3 ms response time; 100% DCI-P3; 16:9 aspect ratio; True Color technology; wide-view angle
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080; 8 GB GDDR6
Keyboard	SteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key; 99 keys
Battery	4-cell 1x Li-Po; 99 WHr
Audio	6-speaker surround sound system with world-class Dynaudio; 2x force-canceling speakers; 1x pair of tweeters; 4x 2W woofer
Ports	1x Thunderbolt 4 (w/PD charging), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2/DP, 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, HDMI v2.1,    1x Audio Combo (1/8″), 1x SD card reader, 1xDC-in, 1x RJ45
Cooling system	Cooler Boost 5; Shared-Pipe design improves the thermal capability under extreme loads; 2 fans, 7 heat pipes
Security	Easy and safe access by signing in using  your face or fingerprint with Windows Hello
Wireless Communication Standard	Killer WiFi 6E AX1675i WLAN; Bluetooth 5.2
Camera	IR FHD
OS	Windows 11 Home
Dimensions and weight	15.65 x 11.16 x 0.82 inches; 11.28 pounds

Pros:

• Slim and stylish appearance
• Efficient power and comfortable operation

Cons:

• The screen is not free sync or G-sync compatible

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5:

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The industry-leading performance of this laptop’s built-in NVIDIA GeForce RTX discrete graphics guarantees stunning visuals. The optional 165 Hz refresh rate display presents wonderful colors and high-speed, very responsive images per second. So, this laptop is perfect for editing video graphics and gaming.

Specifications:

CPU	Intel Core i7-12800H, 14 cores (6 processors + 8 efficient) / 20 threads, P-core 2.4 / 4.8 GHz, E-core 1.8 / 3.7 GHz, 24 MB
Chipset	Intel SoC Platform
RAM	2x 16GB SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 Memory slots: Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable Expandable up to 64 GB
Storage	1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0×4 Performance NVMe Opal2   Storage Support: Model with RTX 3060/3070 Ti/3080 Ti graphics: one drive, up to 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD   Storage Slot: Model with RTX 3060/3070 Ti/3080 Ti graphics: 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4 slot, supports M.2 2280 SSD
Display	16-inch WQXGA (2560×1600) IPS anti-glare display; 165 Hz refresh rate; 500 nits brightness; 16:10 ratio; 100% sRGB; Low Blue Light panels decrease eye fatigue; Factory Color Calibration
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8 GB GDDR6
Keyboard	Backlit with white LED lighting; spill-resistant, air-intake, redesigned touchpad, call-control keys; 1.5 mm keystrokes
Battery	90 Whr capacity; Rapid Charge technology
Audio	HD Audio, Realtek ALC3306 codec 2W x2 Stereo speakers, Dolby Audio Premium 2x array far-field microphone
Card reader	SD Express 7.0 card reader
Ports	2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (1 powered), 2 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, SD Express 7.0 4-in-1 card reader, HDMI 2.1, headphone/mic combo, Optional: SIM slot
Supported docking	ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Dock, ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock, ThinkPad USB-C Dock
Security	The fingerprint reader is integrated with a power button, dTPM 2.0, Intel Hardware Shield, Intel Remote Secure Erase, Kensington Nano Security Slot, Tile ready,
Wireless Communication Standard	Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E, 2×2 + BT5.2, NFC, lightning-fast 5G WWAN (optional)
Camera	IR & FHD 1080p with Privacy Shutter
Design and build	Carbon-fiber weave cover; meets MIL-STD 810H standards
OS	Windows 11 Pro
Dimensions and weight	14.15 x 9.99 x 0.7 inches; 1.88 kg

Pros:

• Responsive keyboard
• Lifelike display output

Cons:

• Random reset issue

LG Ultra 17U70N:

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With a resolution twice that of Full HD, this laptop’s display offers a clear, bright color expression. You benefit from efficient performance and portability. The long battery life and the advanced Intel processor handle tasks like work, gaming, video editing, designing, etc.

Specifications:

CPU	Intel 10th Gen  Core i7-10510U Processor, base frequency: 1.8 GHz, turbo frequency: up to 4.9 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache, 15W TDP
RAM	16 GB  DDR4 2666MHz, – 8GB x 1 (On Board), – 8GB x 1
Storage	512 GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
Display	17” WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS LCD Screen
Graphics	NVIDIA GTX1650 GDDR5 4GB Graphics
Keyboard	Backlit
Battery	4-cell two Lithium batteries included; 72Wh capacity; up to 16 hours life
Audio	DTS:X Ultra offers immersive 3D Audio Rendering with or without headphones
Ports	1x USB 3.1 Type-C; 1xUSB 3.1; 1x USB 2.0; 1x HDMI; 1x RJ45; 1x headphone out; 1x DC-in
Cooling system	Dual cooling system
Wireless Communication Standard	Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (Wi-Fi 6 , 2×2, BT 5.0 Combo)
Webcam resolution	HD
Other features	Reader mode supported
OS	Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Dimensions and weight	15 x 10.5 x 0.8 inches ; 6.7 lbs

Pros:

• Loud, rich sound without distortion
• Long battery life
• Quick and easy installation
• Lightweight yet durable

Cons:

• Very light, so it needs careful handling

Razer Blade 15:

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Razer Blade 15 is famous for letting you play the heaviest AAA titles and creation tasks. The GPUs are built on NVIDIA’s award-winning 2nd-gen RTX architecture. They provide lifelike ray-traced graphics and advanced AI features for the most efficient graphics ever in a gaming laptop.

NVIDIA DLSS is a groundbreaking AI rendering that boosts frame rates with outstanding image quality. It uses the dedicated AI processing Tensor Cores on GeForce RTX for that. Moreover, Ray Tracing also offers cinematic-quality rendering to the most visually intense games.

NVIDIA Reflex provides the ultimate competitive advantage via an innovative suite of technologies to evaluate and optimize system latency for your competitive games.

Specifications:

CPU	Intel 11th Gen 8-Core i7-11800H CPU; activate Intel Turbo Boost Technology for speed up to 5.1 GHz, base clock speed: 2.4 GHz
RAM	16 GB DDR4 SDRAM
Storage	1 TB PCIe SSD
Hard drive interface	Thunderbolt 3
Display	15-inch FHD LED display; 360 Hz refresh rate; 2 ms response time; 100% sRGB color space.
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Keyboard	Razer Chroma Per Key RGB
Battery	1x Li-ion
Audio	THX Spatial Audio
Ports	UHS-III SD card slot
Cooling system	Vapor Chamber Cooling
Wireless Communication Standard	WiFi-6
Rear webcam resolution	2 MP
Design and build	CNC aluminum unibody frame; fingerprint-resistant coating
OS	Windows 10 Home; Windows 11 Compatible
Other features	1-year of hardware repair coverage by Razer Care
Dimensions and weight	9.25 x 13.98 x 0.62 inches; 4.4 lbs

Pros:

• Quiet and efficient heat dissipation
• Quick response

Cons:

• It becomes hot with an external monitor attached

Lenovo Legion 7i:

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Specifications:

CPU	10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H Hexa-Core Processor; base clock frequency: 2.60 GHz, turbo clock frequency: 5.0 GHz, 12 MB Intel Smart Cache
RAM	32 GB DDR4 SDRAM; expandable up to 64 GB
Storage	1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Display	15.6-inch Full HD LED-backlit IPS display; 240 Hz refresh rate
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX2070, Max-Q 8GB Graphics
Keyboard	Backlit keyboard with Corsair iCUE RGB support
Battery	4-cell 80 Wh Lithium-ion, life: up to 7 hours
Audio	2 x 2W Dolby Atmos Speaker System for Gaming with Chamber
Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x Thunderbolt 3 Type-C (Thunderbolt, DP, HDMI, USB 3.2), 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x USB-C (DP 1.4, USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet Connector, 1 x Combination Audio Jack
Wireless Communication Standard	Intel Wi-Fi 6 Wireless-AX, Bluetooth 5.0 Combo
Webcam	Included with microphone
OS	Windows 10 Home (64-bit), free upgrade to Windows 11
Dimensions and weight	‎20 x 16 x 5 inches; 4.63 lbs

Pros:

• Powerful wireless connectivity
• Decent battery life

Cons:

• Expensive

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i:

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This Lenovo laptop excels in terms of an impressive IPS display, a comfortable keyboard, and a durable build quality.

Specifications:

CPU	13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900HX processor, base clock frequency: 2.2 GHz, turbo clock frequency: 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 32 threads, 36MB cache
RAM	64 GB DDR5 SDRAM
Storage	2 TB + 2 TB PCIe NVMe PCIe SSD
Display	16-inch WQHD IPS screen; 240 Hz refresh rate; DLSS 3.0 support
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 12 GB GDDR6)
Keyboard	Per-Key RGB Backlit keyboard, 1.5 mm key travel, display hinge folds back to 180 degrees, lighting lens on the front side
Battery	1x Li-ion
Audio	Dual 2W Harman super linear system with Nahimic Audio.
Ports	4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x Headphone/microphone combo
Cooling system	Legion Coldfront 4.0 thermal system, a huge exhaust system, 3D fan blades
Wireless Communication Standard	Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth Combo
Webcam	Included with E-privacy Shutter
Design and build	Boxy, utilitarian aesthetic; metallic-gray lid
OS	Windows 11 Home
Dimensions and weight	‎14.31 x 10.32 x 1.02 inches; 6.17 pounds
Included accessories	KKE Mousepad

Pros:

• Stylish, sleek form factor
• Lots of power
• Efficient power

Cons:

• Fans can get loud

Gigabyte Aorus 17 YE5:

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Specifications:

CPU	12th  Gen Intel Core i7-12900H, 3.8 GHz clock speed
RAM	DDR5 4800 MHz 16GB*2, 2x DDR5 slots, maximum capacity: 64 GB
Storage	1 TB SSD (2x NVMe PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD slots)
Hard drive interface	USB 3.2
Display	17.3-inch FHD IPS-level anti-glare display, thin bezel, 360 Hz refresh rate, 72% NTSC
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR6, Boost Clock frequency: 1395 MHz, Maximum Graphics Power: 130 W, 2nd Generation RT Cores, 3rd Generation Tensor Cores, 3rd Generation Max-Q Technologies, NVIDIA Ampere Streaming Multiprocessors, NVIDIA DLSS
Battery	1x Li-Po; 99 Wh capacity
Audio	Dual microphone setup
Ports	2x USB 3.2, HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4, Mini DP 1.4, RJ45 Gigabit
Security	Windows Hello face authentication
Wireless Communication Standard	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+), Bluetooth V5.2
Webcam resolution	HD
OS	Windows 11 Pro
Dimensions and weight	10 x 15.7 x 1.1 inches; 5.95 lbs

Pros:

• Quiet operation
• The latest processor offers efficient performance

Cons:

• The camera can be slightly glitch

LG Gram 17:

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The GPU in this laptop provides tear-free, low-latency performance to ensure fast responsiveness. The laptop has passed seven military-grade tests (including vibration, high or low temperature, and more) to ensure durability. Thunderbolt 4 compatibility supports up to 5K display and ultra-fast data transfer.

Whether it’s messaging, calling, or receiving notifications, Intel Unison links this laptop to other devices for a smooth experience. The powerful processor lets you meet your daily demands of editing, gaming, etc. LG Glance by Mirametrix’s advanced face, eye, and gaze sensing boosts security and creates intuitive devices.

Specifications:

CPU	13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P
RAM	16 GB LPDDR5; 6 GHz LPDDR5 RAM
Storage	1 TB SSD
Display	17-inch WQXGA IPS LCD; 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, DCI-P3 99%; 16:10 aspect ratio; non-reflective
GPU	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050; 4 GB  graphics card RAM
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 4/USB4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, headphone jack
Battery	Li-ion; 90Wh
Audio	Dolby Atmos
OS	Windows 11 Home
Dimensions and weight	14.91 x 10.19 x 0.7 inches; 3.2 pounds

Apple MacBook Pro 16:

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Due to the blazing-fast M1 Max chip, this Apple laptop is suitable for professionals. It provides awesome battery life and performance. You get twice faster graphics processing and double the memory bandwidth of M1 Pro.

Apple M1 Max chip significantly boosts CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance. 10-core CPU provides up to twice as fast performance to quicken workflows. 24-core GPU delivers up to four times faster performance for graphics-focused apps and games. 16-core Neural Engine delivers up to five times faster machine learning performance.

Specifications:

CPU Model	Apple M1
RAM	32 GB
Hard Disk Size	512 GB
Display	16 inches Liquid Retina XDR Display, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Display support	Four external displays; up to 7 streams of 8K ProRes video playback
Graphics Card Description	Dedicated
Battery life	up to 21 hours
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi, USB
OS	MacOS
Dimensions and weight	17.4 x 13 x 3.1 inches; 8.4 lbs
Included accessories	USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m), 140W USB-C Power Adapter

Razer Blade 16 (2023):

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This laptop’s most powerful mobile processor lets you create, overclock, and game. With 1.50 gPD (Graphics Power Density), the laptop offers up to 35% more graphic power per inch than other 16-inch gaming laptops.

The advanced dual-mode mini LED display lets you switch between ultra-fast 240 Hz refresh rates for gameplay and ultra-sharp 4K for creative projects. You can enable NVIDIA G-SYNC to discard screen tearing for a stutter-free, immersive experience.

It is a 16-inch display designed with a 15-inch body. The laptop has similar chassis dimensions to a standard 15-inch gaming laptop. So, it is an ultra-portable laptop that provides more screen real estate.

Specifications:

CPU	13th Gen Intel Core i9 13590HX, up to 5.5 GHz frequency,
RAM	32 GB DDR5 5600Hz, expandable up to 64 GB
Storage	2 TB SSD
Display	16-inch dual mode mini LED display; 4K UHD+ 120Hz & FHD+ 240Hz; 1,000 nits peak brightness; <3 ms response time; 1M:1 contrast ratio; >89% screen-to-body ratio; 1,000 dimming zones; 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy; HDR 1000 support; 80% blue light reduction; Nvidia G-Sync ready;
Graphics	NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4090 graphics
Keyboard	Per-key RGB by Razer Chroma RGB N-Key Rollover; 1.0 mm Travel with Anti-Ghosting; Precision Glass Multi-Gesture Touchpad
Battery	4-cell; 95.2 WHr
Audio	4 Speakers Powered By THX Spatial Audio; Advanced 7.1 surround sound provides immersive audio for stereo and multi-channel content; 2x tweeters, 2x subwoofers
Ports	3x USB Type A, 1x USB Type C, 1x Thunderbolt 4 (Up to 100W charging), 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x UHS-II SD Card Reader
Cooling system	Ultra-efficient vapor chamber cooling
Wireless Communication Standard	Killer Wireless Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Webcam	Windows Hello Built-in IR FHD w/ Shutter
Design and build	Anodized aluminum unibody
OS	Windows 11
Dimensions and weight	13.98 x 9.61 x 0.87 inches; 5.4 lbs
Included accessories	Power adapter, power cord, microfiber cleaning cloth, product information guide

Pros:

• Silky-smooth gameplay
• Ultra-fast refresh rates

Cons:

• Plenty of ports

Razer Blade Pro 17:

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In this Razer laptop, the award-winning Ampere—NVIDIA’s 2nd-gen RTX architecture provides you the realistic ray-traced graphics and advanced AI features. Zero bloatware lets you maximize storage and resources.

Specifications:

CPU	Intel 11th Gen 8-Core CPU; base frequency: 2.4 GHz; Activating Intel Turbo Boost Technology provides up to 5.1 GHz
RAM	16 GB DDR4 SDRAM
Storage	1 TB SSD
Hard drive interface	Thunderbolt 3
Display	Ultra-Fast 360 Hz FHD, 120 Hz UHD, or 240 Hz QHD
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060; NVIDIA 2nd gen RTX Architecture
Keyboard	Per-key RGB Razer Chroma
Battery	1x Li-ion
Ports	4x USB 3.0; Thunderbolt 3, UHS-III SD card slot
Cooling system	Vapor Chamber Cooling
Wireless Communication Standard	WiFi-6
Design and build	Anodized CNC aluminum
OS	Windows 10 Home
Other features	1-year of hardware repair coverage by Razer Care; Razer Synapse software support
Dimensions and weight	7.8 x 6.06 x 10.23 inches; 6.06 lbs
Included accessories	Power adapter, power cord, microfiber cleaning cloth,

Pros:

• Amazing 4K clarity
• Efficient cooling
• Latest connectivity options included

Cons:

• It may show crashes during gameplay – a driver update is needed

Asus TUF – Model: A17 FA706IU-AS76:

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Specifications:

CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 4800H mobile processor, 8 cores, 16 threads, 12 MB cache, 4.2 GHz max. boost
RAM	16 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM (3200 MHz); max. capacity: 32 GB
Storage	1 TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display	17.3-inch FHD IPS-level anti-glare display, 1220 Hz refresh rate, 16:9 ratio, sRGB:62.5%, Adobe:47.34%, Adaptive-Sync, Optimus
Graphics	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with 6 GB GDDR6
Keyboard	RGB backlit Chiclet keyboard; 1-zone RGB touchpad
Battery	4-cell Li-ion; 90 WHr capacity; average battery life: 7 hours
Audio	A 2-speaker system, DTS software, built-in array microphone
Ports	2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C; 1x USB 2.0 Type-A; 1x HDMI 2.0b; 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Security	BIOS Administrator Password, User Password Protection, Kensington Security Slot
Wireless Communication Standard	Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.0
Camera	720p HD camera
OS	Windows 10 Home
Included software	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers; Xbox Game Pass for PC_1 month
Dimensions and weight	‎39.88 x 26.92 x 2.54 cm; 2.6 kg
Included accessories	Charger, user manual

Pros:

• Precise colors
• Blazing-fast processor

Cons:

• Expensive

Conclusion

In conclusion, this curated list presents a diverse range of budget-friendly alternatives to the XPS 17, catering to the market’s specific requirements in 2023.

These options offer a compelling blend of performance, features, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring you can find the perfect laptop to meet your needs without compromising quality.

Whether you’re a student, a professional, or an individual seeking a reliable computing solution, these alternatives provide a gateway to seamless productivity and entertainment.

Make an empowered decision by exploring these alternatives and embark on a computing journey that aligns with both your preferences and budget.