The Dell XPS 17 9700 is one of the best video editing laptops I have ever used, and I highly recommend it, especially if you are editing 10-bit footage.
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In this review, I detail how well this laptop will work for video editors using Adobe Premiere Pro and Da Vinci Resolve, as well as give you some real-world benchmarks for how fast it renders compared to other laptops. You will also learn the exact configuration I recommend purchasing, and how to save the most $$ when buying this laptop.

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0:00 Intro & Ethics Statement
0:22 Why I NEEDED A Powerful Laptop
1:37 XPS 17 Build Quality
2:27 Nice Features, Keyboard Quality, Massive Trackpad
3:52 Speaker Quality (vs XPS 15)
4:41 Fan Noise When Editing
5:05 Ports - Welcome To DONGLE Life 😜
6:15 Screen Quality (Much Better For Editing)
7:50 Weight & Battery Life When Editing
8:45 Timeline Editing Speed
11:19 Video Rendering Speed
12:07 Ways To Save $$$ Buying This Laptop
14:04 Should You Buy The XPS 17?
15:45 FREE Offer For Wedding Filmmakers

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