Dell · 2020 · end of life
Dell XPS 15 9500
2020
The 2020 16:10 redesign of the XPS 15, around 560 dollars used with a Comet Lake six-core, a modest GTX 1650 Ti and slotted RAM you can upgrade.
from $560 last seen 2026-05-22
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- Best for programming creative work office and web work
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 8/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : works
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
Comet Lake H plus a GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, so it is the same setup as the later 9510: install the proprietary nvidia driver and run PRIME on-demand so the dGPU stays asleep on battery. Dell never sold the 15 as a Developer Edition, so this is do-it-yourself rather than a clean OEM image.
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Killer AX1650 Wi-Fi works, the webcam is plain UVC. Speakers need sof-firmware and an EasyEffects profile to not sound tinny. s2idle is the only sleep state, so closed-lid drain is real.
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : works
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
RPM Fusion nvidia akmod for the GTX 1650 Ti. Fingerprint pairs with fprintd.
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Same speaker firmware and s2idle standby caveats as Ubuntu.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-10750H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q (4 GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.83 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 56 Wh, around 6 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Comet Lake H plus a GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, so it is the same setup as the later 9510: install the proprietary nvidia driver and run PRIME on-demand so the dGPU stays asleep on battery.
- What does the Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) cost?
- Last seen around 560 USD (2026-05-22). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 7/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020)?
- 1.83 kg (4.03 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 56 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
The Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $560 last seen 2026-05-22
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