Dell · 2021 · end of life
Dell XPS 15 9510
A 2021 15-inch you find used around 720 dollars: bright FHD+ panel, slotted RAM, a modest RTX 3050 Ti for light creative work.
from $720 last seen 2026-05-18
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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 6/10
- Display 8/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 7/10
- 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
Unlike the XPS 13 of this era, Dell never sold the 15 as a Developer Edition, so this is install-it-yourself. Tiger Lake H plus an RTX 3050 Ti: proprietary nvidia driver, PRIME on-demand for battery.
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Killer AX1650 Wi-Fi works on recent kernels. Speakers need sof-firmware and an EasyEffects profile. s2idle only, so standby drain on a closed lid 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 dGPU. Same s2idle standby caveat.
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Fingerprint pairs with fprintd.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-11800H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (4 GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.86 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 86 Wh, around 7 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Dell XPS 15 9510 work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Unlike the XPS 13 of this era, Dell never sold the 15 as a Developer Edition, so this is install-it-yourself.
- What does the Dell XPS 15 9510 cost?
- Last seen around 720 USD (2026-05-18). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Dell XPS 15 9510 good for programming?
- For programming we score it 7/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Dell XPS 15 9510?
- 1.86 kg (4.10 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 86 Wh pack, around 7 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- 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 9510 is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $720 last seen 2026-05-18
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