Amd built that chip specifically for samsung, so it doesnt have a model. The ativ book 9 is a brand for group of computers that are part of ativ laptop computer product line from samsung electronics inc. The samsung ativ book 9 2015 is 8 percent taller and just a hair wider. The dell xps 2020 is one of our favorite laptops on the market, but does the. The ativ book 9 2015 is already available to purchase, and we managed to get our hands on one. The samsung ativ book 9 is the epitome of an ultrabook and is one of the worlds thinnest. Book 9 is the flagship product of ativ line up and is designed with performance and portability in mind.
The result is a notebook thats among the best laptops of 2020. The pretty little sucker goes on sale early 2015, but dont hold your breath if youre. The dell xps runs on intel core u series cpus core i3, i5 and i7 are available. Im having difficulty deciding and would like to hear some opinions. The starting configuration of the 2015 edition ativ book 9 12. The samsung ativ book 9 lite features 4gb of ram, a 128gb solid state drive, and a 1. Apr 05, 2017 the dell xps 15 and hp spectre x360 15 both weigh around 4.
The good samsung fits a good number of ports into its very slim 12inch ativ book 9. Running the furmark stress test we managed to get the power draw for the ativ book 9 up to 33. Macbook air vs samsung ativ book 9 vs surface pro 3. Hp spectre x360 vs samsung ativ book 9 spin im having difficulty deciding and would like to hear some opinions. Dell xps 9300, 2020 model what to expect, vs xps 7390. The samsung ativ book 9 plus has an aluminum and unibody design, giving it a weight of only 1. However, with the ativ book 9 spin, that may change.
The most important reason people chose dell xps is. They had exactly one laptop on display, the new ativ book 9 with core m5y10c. Go further with an extended battery life work and play uninterrupted with. Samsung notebook 9 pen vs dell xps 2in1 digital trends. With the hp, im really in love with the ash silver look and its battery. I hate that the left palm rest easily gets warm and im not the biggest fan of the. Compare dell xps vs samsung notebook 9 pro np940x3m. Its an all in one laptop so there is no removable battery. The new ativ book 9 2015 was the answer to apples macbook before it was even announced months later. Samsung ativ book 9 plus ultrabook powered by intel. Will mostly be used for work processing, web surfing, excel etc. Performance and screen resolution are below half of what the book 9 plus offers.
Dells xps 2in1 is a little dated at this point, while the samsung notebook 9 pen beneifts from its newer, more powerful components. Jun 20, 20 moving on to the ativ book 9 lite, it will arrive in white and black color options, and largely the same design. Samsung should have called this the ativ book 9 less. When i rest on the battery icon it says 0% available plugged in but not charging but there is still power connected to keep my laptop running so there shouldnt be any problems with then chargerpower cord. Its a reasonably nicelooking variation on the samsung ativ book 9. I own a 2018 dell xps developer edition, and setting up this latest modelwhich dell has numbered the xps 9300its nearly. Dell xps 2015 vs lenovo yoga 3 pro comparison laptop. It also has noticeable improvements in the backlit keyboard and trackpad, offering a much better user experience, compared to its predecessors. All models come with either intel core i5 or i7 cpus and solidstate drive ssd storage. That is a significant weight difference and a big deal for anyone who. Samsung ativ book 9 plus comparison smackdown duration. Otherwise, the xps has a superior keyboard with better quality backlighting, eons better battery life 7. This was surprising to me because nowhere in the description of this laptop here on amazon, do they mention ativ.
Dell xps vs samsung notebook 9 pro np940x3mk02hk laptop core i7 7th gen8 gb256 gb ssdwindows 10 comparison on basis of storage. Samsung ativ book 9 plus ultrabook powered by intel haswell. The box it came in had samsung ativ book 9 written on it. The ativ book 9 plus np940x3g is now available, see here. Its a reasonably nicelooking variation on the samsung ativ book 9 formerly the series 9. Not only is that mobility great for squeezing some work onto. Formerly known as the samsung series 9 no900x3e, the ativ book 9 packs impressive performance into a compact form, but it comes at a price.
The ativ book 9 pro comes with an intel core i7 processor 6700hq while the spin has an intel core i7 processor 6500u. The ativ book 7 ultrabook is part of samsungs premium series and as such sits just one tier below the manufacturers topend, ultraslim, and rather pricey ativ book 9 models. You can also register your product to gain access to samsungs worldclass customer support. Samsung ativ book 9 spin gives macbook air, macbook pro. Apr 03, 2015 running the furmark stress test we managed to get the power draw for the ativ book 9 up to 33. Samsung updates its 15 inch ativ book 9 ultrabook with touch. Oct 11, 20 the samsung ativ book 9 lite features 4gb of ram, a 128gb solid state drive, and a 1. The specs can be bumped up to 8gb lpddr3 ram and a 256gb of. Yes, the only general difference between all of the dell xps models with infinity display that comes with windows, and all of the dell xps models with infinity di. The system gets the best battery life to date from a windows system running a core m processor. Moving on to the ativ book 9 lite, it will arrive in white and black color options, and largely the same design. Samsung ativ book 9 2015 vs the apple macbook windows central. Along for the ride is a second laptop called the ativ book 9 spin. For years now, the dell xps has been my personal ultrabook of.
Jan 06, 2014 samsung launched its inch ativ book 9 plus ultrabook with so much fanfare that it was easy to overlook the notsogood news. Slant dell xps vs samsung notebook 9 pro detailed. I had high expectations for this laptop after thoroughly enjoying my time with the higherend ativ book 9 plus. Enhanced multimedia experience equipped with the latest gtx950 graphics card and dynamic quadspeaker system for a premium multimedia experience, your videos, photos, and games are brought. The notebook looks and feels like a glimpse of the future. That way, you can experience the quality of a larger display, even on a smaller screen. When comparing dell xps vs samsung notebook 9 pro, the slant community recommends dell xps for most people. If youre just working in ms office, streaming video, browsing the web and editing a few photos and videos here and. But after reading online, there seems to be a lot quality control issues. The problem is that it sacrifices a bit too much to be a really recommended system for those looking at a more affordable ultrathin laptop. Samsung ativ book 9 plus np940x3k 2015 model powered with. All models come with either intel core i5 or i7 cpus and solidstate drivessd storage.
In the questionwhat are the best laptops for programmers who traveldigital nomads. I own a 2018 dell xps developer edition, and setting up this latest model which dell has numbered the xps 9300its nearly. Samsung updates its 15inch ativ book 9 ultrabook with. Lisa gade compares the samsung notebook 9 and dell xps ultrabook laptops. These are ultrabook cpus with stronger performance than core m. If youre ready for an upgrade or to switch over from the chrome os or macos. Deciding between xps , ativ book 9 plus, aspire s7, thinkpad x1, and asus ux305. Samsungs ativ book 9 lite looks like an ultrabook, but unlike so many other slim laptops, but uses a lowpower quad from amd that promises very. Apr 10, 2015 thats faster than the zenbook ux305 6. Asus zenbook ux303 allen ngo, 09082015 touchscreen gaming haswell laptop windows.
Its faster, more power efficient and comes with every technology that the new intel broadwell has to offer. Mar 23, 2015 the new ativ book 9 2015 was the answer to apples macbook before it was even announced months later. The samsung ativ book 9 plus is a very attractive and sleek looking ultrabook, not to mention quite popular as well. The dell xps 2020 refines the best laptop you can buy with an. Tech advisor ende the xps developer edition has competition. The keyboard feels nice, better than the dell xps in my opinion. Looking to buy a new ultrabook for business school. Jan 29, 2016 however, with the ativ book 9 spin, that may change. Apr 16, 2015 the good samsung fits a good number of ports into its very slim 12inch ativ book 9. Sep 06, 20 samsungs ativ book 9 lite looks like an ultrabook, but unlike so many other slim laptops, but uses a lowpower quad from amd that promises very low power consumption with adequate performance.
The dell xps 15 and hp spectre x360 15 both weigh around 4. Since its screen has a different aspect ratio, the ativ book 9 comes out at 11 percent taller but 5 percent narrower than the 11in macbook air. If you dont know the difference between those two processors offhand, it. The notebook 9 pro is designed with durability in mind, featuring a premium aluminum chassis that protects against wear and tear and looks good doing it. Compare that to apples newly refreshed macbook air, which can go for hours but has to power a much tamer 1440 x 900 display. Macbook air vs samsung ativ book 9 vs surface pro 3 vs. Dell xps is ranked 1st while samsung notebook 9 pro is ranked 7th. The system gets the best battery life to date from a windows system running a. The 2015 model of the samsung ativ book 9 plus is now powered with the latest 5th gen intel broadwell processor. Check out our support resources for your ativ book 9 lite np905s3gi to find manuals, specs, features, and faqs. Samsung ativ book 9 plus and ativ book 9 lite handson. Samsung launched its inch ativ book 9 plus ultrabook with so much fanfare that it was easy to overlook the notsogood news. The convertible notebook had a sleeker modern design, a larger. So, unknown to me, this appears to be the same product line as samsungs ativ series laptops.