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alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 reviews of Dell XPS 8950. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. People are impressed by the energy efficiency, but many are critical about the design.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Dell XPS 8950 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Tim Danton (itpro.co.uk)
A good-value PC based on Intel's latest silicon and DDR5 memory, but there's nothing here to excite
Excellent value ; Superb 12th-gen performance ; Highly expandable ; Speedy SSD
Aging GPU
Expert review by : Jacob Roach (digitaltrends.com)
Liquid cooling in the XPS Desktop? Dell's latest 8950 XPS Desktop packs modern furnishes and powerful hardware, and it's our go-to PC for most people.
Sleek, minimalist design Highly configurable 12th-gen Intel and Nvidia RTX 30-series options Inexpensive A few options for upgrades
A bit loud Pricey upgrades
“The Dell XPS Desktop (8950) takes an already great design and updates it with modern furnishings.”
Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)
Dell leveled up its premium desktop in all the right ways.
A lot of configuration choices ; Ample room for expansion, upgrades ; Power supply, liquid-cooling options
Base configuration not worth considering ; Design still doesn't live up to XPS laptops
Expert review by : Charles Jefferies (pcmag.com)
Dell's redesigned XPS Desktop has a spiffy new look and extensive configuration options that suit it for just about any performance-forward task.
Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)
Dell leveled up its premium desktop in all the right ways.
A lot of configuration choices ; Ample room for expansion, upgrades ; Power supply, liquid-cooling options
Base configuration not worth considering ; Design still doesn't live up to XPS laptops
Expert review by : Tyler Bernath (tweaktown.com)
Dell's XPS 8950, while based on Intel's 12th Gen, offers a solid starter platform that is easily upgraded for the future. Join us as we test it out.
Expert review by (tomsguide.com)
The Dell XPS 8950 doesn't look like a traditional gaming desktop, but it packs enough power to run the latest games at 1080p.
is another gaming PC worth considering.
Expert review by : Matthew S. Smith (reviewed.com)
If you're looking for a simple PC with good performance, check out the Dell XPS Desktop 8950.
Strong performance ; Excellent wired connectivity ; Small, light, and simple
Dull design ; Can be noisy ; Upgrade options limited by space
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Expert review by : Zak Killian (hothardware.com)
Versatile and capable, the Dell XPS 8950 desktop PC is reasonably-priced but remarkably strong in the benchmarks.
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