On the back of Intel's announcement today for the next stage of its 8th Generation Core processor roll-out, covering both desktop and notebook processors, all of its major OEM partners are refreshing their product lineups to include the new parts. Dell is one of those; and given the sheer size of the company's product lineup, it adds up to quite a few updates. Today Dell is announcing a wide range of products from its various business units, such as new Alienware desktops and devices, new Inspiron laptops, new All-in-One units, and just for good measure, a few new monitors as well.

Dell meets Intel Core 8th Gen

Dell is a one of a number of device manufacturers that are announcing new products today based on the latest Intel 8^th Gen Core processors announced a few hours before. The main headline for the new processors is that for this generation there are more cores across the board, all rated at the same thermal power as before, allowing users to have the potential for more performance, assuming the OEM can keep the power window in check.

Among all the announcements today (and there are a few), Dell has the following on offer. Links will go through to their respective pages.

• New Alienware 15-inch and 17-inch Laptops
• The XPS 15 2-in-1 with Kaby Lake-G
• The XPS 15 Clamshell with Coffee Lake
• New G-Series Gaming Laptops
• An Inspiron 15 7000 Special Edition
• New Inspiron All-in-Ones
• New S-Series Monitors for 2018

Underpinning most of these is the latest range of Intel’s 8^th Gen Core processors. The partnership between Intel and Dell means that Dell is more prepared than some others to introduce a monumental amount of hardware on day one. Our earlier article explores the finer detail, however here is a small recap.

Big and Brash With Core i9 Mobile and 45W

Intel’s biggest announcement today was the Core i9-8950HK: an overclockable six core mobile processor with a 4.6-4.8 GHz single core turbo frequency. The processor takes advantage of Intel’s new Thermal Velocity Boost algorithms, which provide 100-200 MHz extra to the processor over the stated frequencies if the CPU is under 50-53ºC. This means that OEMs will have to be efficient in their device design to meet this goal, although Intel expects this feature to kick in with more burst-y workloads, like web browsing, where responsiveness is a key part of the user experience.

Out of the models from Dell today, both of the new Alienware gaming laptops offer the i9-8950HK as an optional upgrade. There are six other processors in Intel’s 45W mobile line; varying in processor count and frequency, which fill the rest of the stack.

Getting More Graphics: Intel 8^th Gen Core with Iris Plus

Sitting in-between the base graphics experience of the 15W/45W mobile processors and the heights of the new Kaby Lake-G processor line, Intel still has products using its Iris branding, which implements extra on-chip DRAM to help accelerate memory limited tasks. These chips also get a doubling of the Core graphics capability, and given graphics is often memory bandwidth limited, the result is sometimes more than a doubling in performance. The new 28W Iris Plus processors from Intel use the latest Coffee Lake design and GT3e graphics, allowing for 48 execution units and 128 MB of embedded DRAM. These chips often go into small devices that need a bit of grunt but do not want a full discrete GPU and want to remain with a reasonable battery life.

Dell isn’t announcing any new products with the Iris Plus graphics today, however it is making noise about its higher-end graphics workstation, the XPS 15 with Kaby Lake-G, which implements additional on-package Radeon RX Vega graphics alongside a 45W-class processor.

Seventeen New Desktop Processors and Four New Chipsets

Having launched only six 8^th Gen processors back in October, today Intel filled out the rest of the offering with more Core i7, more Core i5, more Core i3, and a handful of Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. These parts all range in TDP from 35W to 95W, and prices start at $42, going up to $359.

These new processors are for any 300-series chipset based motherboard, and Intel also lifted the lid on its lower cost and vPro focused chipset designs. The key features of the new chipsets include integrated 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless capabilities (which the manufacturer needs to enable, at a cost of ~$15), and native USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) support.

For Dell’s launch today, the more desktop oriented products will be using these new processors. The new 24-inch and 27-inch Inspiron All-in-One devices have the low-power T-class processors as options, offering up to six cores and twelve threads paired with a GTX 1050 and up to a 4K Infinity Edge display.

Highlights from Dell’s Announcements

On a more personal level, it is clear that Dell’s Infinity Edge display technology is permeating through most of its product lines. Pairing a quality panel and chassis with the latest processors is always a good thing. So the new XPS 15, and even the AIOs, look really nice. For maximum beef, I’d love to get some hands on with the Alienware gaming laptops – it would be interesting to see how Dell has implemented the Core i9-8950HK and how the system responds to overclocking six cores in a small chassis.

Many thanks to Joe and Anton for our product analysis over the next few pages – with any luck, we will get some of these in for review. If you want more detail on Intel's 8th Gen Core processor announcements, then our full analysis is available at the following link: https://www.anandtech.com/show/12607/

Alienware Laptops: 15R4 and 17R5

Starting things off at the high-end, Dell will be releasing the latest versions of their Alienware premium gaming laptops in the Alienware 15R4 and 17R5. The new laptops will support up to an Intel Core i9 k-Series processor with overclocking up to 5 GHz. Dell says is the first time ever in their notebooks. Other changes include a re-engineered cooling solution to help keep the overclocking processor cool as well as a change in chassis and internal materials to improve rigidity and maintain a high-quality feel. Alienware is targeting the mid-range to high-end gaming segment, depending on configuration, with these fit for purpose gaming devices and dropped a new CPU in to raise the bar higher.

The external styling hasn’t changed from the previous versions, as it carries over the angular I-am-a-gamer look along with its 13-zone LEDs, but the materials used have changed. Dell is now using anodized aluminum and magnesium alloy in the chassis, steel reinforcements, saying these updates increase stiffness and rigidity while still remaining thin and without sacrificing performance. A black color option is now available in addition to the existing ‘epic gray’. Accessibility to the internals is via a thin aluminum panel using a simplified new bottom door mechanism said to be rigid and not impact the dimensions. The updated thermal design inside, dubbed Alienware Crytek v2.0, includes a brand new vapor chamber for the CPU and an updated fan design allowing for smaller blades and better performance.

Hardware wise, both the 15R4 and 17R5 have similar specifications and options with about the only difference between them the monitor size and processor options. Both have the same graphics options, ranging from an AMD Radeon (RX 570) to three NVIDIA GeForce GPUs (GTX 1060 6GB,  GTX 1070 8GB, GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X). Memory options and capacities are also the same with capacities up to 32GB (2x16GB) with speeds up to DDR4-2666. The laptops are both able to house up to three storage devices, with two M.2 slots plus a single 2.5” bay. Drive options range from a 1TB 7200RPM HDD up to a 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD with the top of the line configuration housing 2 TB of fast PCIe M.2 SSDs as well as a 1 TB 7200RPM HDD.

Audio, Networking, and Wireless capabilities are also the same between the two. They use a 2.0 speaker configuration with a new speaker design enabling louder sound. In addition, there is a 7.1 channel digital audio out via HDMI which can connect to a compatible home audio receiver. Alienware chose what some may consider a polarizing choice using an all Rivet Networks Killer setup. This includes the Killer e2500 GbE for wired and Killer 1435 Wi-Fi supporting 802.11ac, 2T/2R, and Bluetooth 4.1. There is a second wireless option the Killer 1550 which is faster (up to 1.73 Gbps) and supports Bluetooth 5.0.

 

About the only difference between the two models are the available CPUs and monitor size. Both the 15R4 and 17R5 have options for either the i7-8750H (up to 3.9 GHz Turbo), or the i9-8950HK (overclocking up to 5 GHz), both 6C/12T CPUs. The 15R4 adds an option below these in the quad-core i5-8300HQ (up to 3.9 GHz Turbo). All are capable processors from the Coffee Lake line of CPUs with the i9 overclockable through the newly redesigned Alienware Command Center.

Alienware updated the design of the old Alienware Command Center and focused making the interface easier to use. There is an integrated library function which puts all your games into one dashboard for access. Users are even able to apply overclocking profiles for a specific game. Further, the application allows for monitoring of system functions including temperatures, voltages, and power management. RGB LEDs on Alienware products are also able to be controlled through the Command Center. 

There are a total of six monitor options for both laptops, with three supporting NVIDIA G-SYNC technology and three with the same specifications except they are non-GSYNC panels. The 15R4 has two 15.6-inch FHD (1920x1080) panel options - one a 60Hz IPS, the other a 120Hz TN display with 5ms response times. The third option jumps up to a 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60Hz IPS panel. The 17R5’s base option is a 17.3-inch FHD 60Hz IPS panel with anti-glare, next, a QHD (2560x1440) 120Hz TN+WVA panel at 400-nits brightness and includes Tobii Eye-Tracking, and last a 4K UHD 60 IPS anti-glare monitor with Tobii IR eye-tracking. The flagship GPU shouldn’t have much trouble playing intensive games in FHD and QHD, but some titles may need some image quality adjustments to reach the desired frame count. If those options aren’t quite cutting it, both the 15R4 and 17R5 support the Alienware Graphics Amplifier (eGFX chassis) to house desktop graphics cards from AMD or NVIDIA.

 

Outside of that, both laptops have a plethora of external chassis connections including three  USB 3.0 ports (2x Type-A: 1x w/PowerShare, 1x Type-C) a Thunderbolt 3 port with all the alt modes that entails, as well as HDMI (2.0) and Mini-Display Port (1.2) outputs. Additionally, there are 3.5mm audio and headphone outputs as well as an Alienware Graphics Amplifier port. Alienware also updated their TactX keyboard to now include n-key rollover enabling over 108-key commands Alienware says it is the only keyboard on a  laptop with 2.2mm of key travel which can allow for fast keystroke response. The keyboard is reinforced with a steel back plate to help with uniform feedback and rigidity with a guarantee to stay functional for up to 10 million keystrokes.

Limited configurations will be available 4/3 with more options on 4/10. Pricing starts at $1400 for the 15-inch non-G Sync model and $1550 for the 17-inch G-Sync equipped configurations. 

Alienware 15R4 and 17R5 Gaming Laptops
		15R4	17R5
Type		Gaming Laptop
Processors		i5-8300HQ (4C / 8T - 3.9 GHz Turbo) i7-8750H (6C / 12T - 3.9 GHz Turbo) i9-8950HK (6C / 12T - Overclocking up to 5 GHz)	i7-8750H (6C / 12T - 3.9 GHz Turbo) i7-8950HK (6C / 12T - Overclocking up to 5 GHz)
Maximum Memory		32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666
Network Connectivity		Killer Networks e2500 GbE Killer 1435 802.11ac Dual Band (2T/2R) Up to 867 Mbps, Bluetooth 4.1 (Std) Killer 1550 802.11ac Dual Band (2T/2R) Up to 1.73 Gbps, Bluetooth 5.0 (Optnl)
Internal Storage	SSD	Laptops support up to 2x M.2 devices + 1x 2.5" 256GB SATA 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe M.2
	HDD	1TB + 8GB SSD Hybrid 1TB 7200RPM
Graphics		AMD Radeon RX 570 8GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 OC 6GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 OC 8GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X
Expansion Slots		N/A
Display		All 15.6-inch: FHD 60 Hz IPS FHD 120 Hz TN, 5ms UHD 60 Hz IPS FHD 60 Hz IPS, G-Sync  FHD 120 Hz TN, 5ms, G-Sync  UHD 60 Hz IPS, G-Sync	All 17.3-inch FHD 60 Hz IPS QHD 120 Hz TN + Tobii  UHD 60 Hz IPS FHD 60 Hz IPS, G-Sync QHD 120 Hz TN + Tobii + G-Sync  UHD 60 Hz IPS, G-Sync
Ports and Connectors		1 x Power/DC-in 1 x RJ-45 Killer e2500 GbE 2 x USB SS 3.0  1 x USB SS 3.0 w/PowerShare technology 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2 10 Gbps, 40 Gbps TB3, DP) 1 x Alienware Graphics Amplifier port 1 x HDMI (2.0) 1 x Mini-Display Power (1.2 Certified) 1 x Audio out 1/8" 1 x Headphone out 1/8"
Input Device		Alienware TactX Keyboard - 4-zone, multi-color RGB
Camera		Alienware FHD	Alienware FHD Alienware & Windows Hello for system w/Tobii Eye-tracking detection (Optional)
Power		Lithium Ion 68Wh Lithium Ion 99Wh (Optional) 180W AC Adapter (Standard) 240W AC Adapter 330W AC Adapter (17R5 Only)
Dimensions (H x W x D)		1.0" x 15.3" x 12"	1.2" x 16.7" x 13.1"
Weight		7.7 lbs Avg.	9.7 lbs Avg.
Price (Starting)		$1400+ $1450+ (G-Sync only)	$1550+ $1600+ (G-Sync only)

Dell’s XPS 15 2-in-1

Earlier this year Dell introduced its first 15.6-inch 2-in-1 convertible PC targeting people who need a relatively big screen in a relatively unorthodox form-factor. The XPS 15 2-in-1 (9575) runs Intel’s 8^th Generation Core i5/i7 processors with Radeon RX Vega M GL GPU, thus offering a combination of rather interesting features and uses cases. As a part of its Spring 2018 Update, the company announced availability of the products as well as their final specs and prices.

Just like its non-convertible XPS 15 brother, the XPS 15 2-in-1 comes in 16 mm thick CNC-machined aluminum chassis featuring a carbon fiber composite palm rest. The systems also happen to use similar 15.6-inch 400-nits anti-glare InfinityEdge display panels: an FHD IPS supporting 100% of the sRGB color gamut as well as a 4K UHD IPS panel covering 100% of the sRGB color gamut. Obviously, in case of the convertible, both panels support 10-point multi touch technology and are compatible with Dell’s Active Pen using Wacom AES2.0 technology. Similarities between the two products that formally belong to the same family end here.

The XPS 15 2-in-1 model 9575 is based on quad-core Intel Core i5/i7 CPUs featuring on-package Radeon RX Vega M GL GPUs with 4 GB of HBM2 memory. These graphics processors are supposed to deliver noticeably more graphics oomph than the GeForce GTX 1050/1050 Ti used inside the XPS 15 (more on that one in a bit), thus clearly separating positioning of the systems, making the convertible more suitable for gamers and somewhat entering the Alienware territory. By contrast, the new XPS 15 can be equipped with a six-core Core i7/i9 CPU as well as 32 GB of faster DDR4-2666 memory (the convertible comes with up to 16 GB of DDR4-2400), delivering higher performance in professional non-GPU-accelerated applications. Storage sub-system of the XPS 15 2-in-1 model 9575 only uses M.2 SSDs featuring a PCIe x4 3.0 interface and 256 GB – 1 TB capacity (the cheapest model with a SATA drive was listed originally, but it is not sold), no hybrid storage options are offered.

Since the Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 is a convertible PC, it has sensors commonly found inside tablets, including gyroscope, magnetometer, and an accelerometer. Meanwhile, physical connectivity of the system resembles that of regular laptops: it has two Thunderbolt 3 ports (so, if everything is implemented properly, they carry four DP 1.2 streams), two USB 3.1 Type-C headers, a micro-SD card reader, and a TRRS audio jack. It is noteworthy that the XPS 15 2-in-1 has exactly the same set of ports as a modern MacBook Pro 13” (keep in mind that its right-side TB3 ports don’t have enough PCIe bandwidth and while they support feature set of TB3, performance-vise they are USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C headers). When it comes to wireless I/O, the XPS 15 2-in-1 features two options: Rivet’s Killer 1435 2×2 802.11ac  WiFi + Bluetooth 4.1 controller, or Intel’s Wirless-AC 8265 device, also 2×2 with vPro.

Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 (9575) Base Configurations
	Core i5-8305G	Core i7-8705G
CPU	Intel Core i5-8305G 4C/8T 2.8 GHz - 3.8 GHz 6 MB LLC 65 W TDP	Core i7-8705G 4C/8T 3.1 GHz - 4.1 GHz 8 MB LLC 65 W TDP
GPU	Radeon RX Vega M GL	Radeon RX Vega M GL
Memory	8-16 GB DDR4-2400 RAM (on board) 32 GB will be supported post RTS
Display	15.6" IPS 1920×1080 sRGB 400 cd/m² brightness 1500:1 contrast ratio 10-point multi touch	15.6" IPS 3840×2160 Adobe RGB 400 cd/m² brightness 1500:1 contrast ratio 10-point multi touch
Storage	128 GB SATA SSD (originally listed, not offered), 256 GB PCIe SSD, 512 GB PCIe SSD, 1 TB PCIe SSD
Networking	Killer 1435 Wireless-AC 2x2 + Bluetooth 4.1 Intel Wireless-AC 8265 2x2 + Bluetooth 4.1
I/O	2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C with PowerShare 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C w/Thunderbolt 3 (4 lanes PCIe) MicroSD card reader TRRS audio jack Microphones 720p webcam
Sensors	Gyroscope, eCompass/magnetometer, accelerometer/FFS
Dimensions	Height: 9-16 mm | 0.36 - 0.63 inches Width: 354 mm | 13.9 inches Depth: 235 mm | 9.5 inches
Weight	2 kg | 4.36 lbs
Battery	75 Wh
Price	$1500+

Dell’s XPS 15 2-in-1 systems in grey and brushed onyx colors are now available from Dell.com at $1500 - $2200 price-points.

Dell Upgrades XPS 15

Dell’s XPS 15 are among the highest-performing 15-inch-class laptops on the market today. Being aimed at demanding customers, the XPS 15-series gets upgrades with the latest hardware ahead of all other products from the company. Therefore, it is not surprising to see Dell rolling out its XPS 15 9570 along with Intel’s launch of the Coffee Lake-H CPUs.

The Dell XPS 15 9570 comes in the same 17-mm thick CNC-machined aluminum chassis featuring a carbon fiber composite palm rest as its predecessors, so it looks, feels, and weighs just like the previous-gen models. Meanwhile, internals of the XPS 15 model 9570 have been upgraded: the PC is based on Intel’s latest mobile 300-series platform featuring quad-core a Core i5-8300H, six-core Core i7-8750H, or a fully-unlocked six-core Core i9-8950 HK. Dell is particularly proud that it could overclock this CPU to ~5 GHz in this chassis (ed: don’t try this at home).

Since the new processors support DDR4-2666 memory, Dell will equip its new XPS 15 with 8 – 32 GB of DDR4-2666. In the meantime, storage sub-system of the XPS 15 9570 remained generally the same as before: users can choose between various hybrid storage options as well as PCIe NVMe SSDs featuring 256 – 1 TB capacities (see the table below for exact details).

When it comes to display, Dell will continue to offer two 15.6” InfinityEdge-branded panel options with its new notebooks: a FHD IPS panel supporting 100% of the sRGB color gamut as well as a 4K UHD IPS touch panel covering 100% of the sRGB color gamut. Both LCDs feature a 400-nits brightness and an anti-glare coating for added comfort. Meanwhile, Dell says that its new 4K panel consumes less energy than its previous-gen 15.6” panel and therefore UHD-enabled XPS 15 9570s will offer a longer battery life than their predecessors. As an added bonus, the 4K panel will also feature edge-to-edge Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection.

Graphics sub-system of the XPS 15 9570 will get NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1050 Ti option for the highest-end SKU, whereas the more affordable models will use Intel’s UHD Graphics 630 and NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1050, just like they do today.

Moving on to connectivity, we have to keep in mind that the XPS 15 9570 borrows the chassis and some other components from the XPS 15 9560. The machine uses Rivet’s Killer 1535 2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi controller that also supports Bluetooth 4.1 and Miracast, which is good enough for the vast majority of today’s networks that barely support 867 Mbps throughput. Meanwhile, Coffee Lake-H-based builds this spring will use Intel’s Wireless-AC 9560 solution that will be able to demonstrate its full potential several years down the road, when 802.11ac networks with 160 MHz channels and up to 1.73 Gbps throughput will become common. When it comes to physical connectivity, the XPS 15 9570 has the same set of ports as the predecessor: two USB 3.0 Type-A headers, a Thunderbolt 3 connector, an HDMI 2.0 output, and an SD card reader. A particularly good news is that the TB3 port now features four PCIe 3.0 lanes, up from two on the previous-gen model.

Since Dell’s new XPS 15 9570 retains chassis of the 9560, it has the same 720p webcam located on the bottom of the display lid, two 2-W stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro software enhancements, and dual array digital microphones.

Battery pack options of the 2018 Dell XPS 15 remained the same as with the previous-gen model: 56 Wh for the cheapest SKU and 56 Wh or 97 Wh for the mode advanced models. Dell says that a system with a 97 Wh battery can work for 21.5 hours on one charge, but in the real world everything depends on the usage scenario.

Dell XPS 15 (9570) Base Configurations
	Core i5	Core i7	Core i9
CPU	Intel Core i5-8300H 4C/8T 2.3 GHz - 4 GHz 8 MB LLC 45 W TDP	Core i7-8750H 6C/12T 2.2 - 4.2 GHz 9 MB LLC 45 W TDP	Core i9-8950HK 6C/12T 2.9 - 4.8 GHz 12 MB LLC 45 W TDP
GPU	Intel HD 630	Intel HD 630 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 w/4 GB GDDR5	Intel HD 630 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti w/4 GB GDDR5
Memory	8-32 GB DDR4-2666 RAM Two SODIMM slots, 32 GB Max
Display	15.6" IPS 1920×1080 sRGB 400 cd/m² brightness 1200:1 contrast ratio	15.6" IPS 3840×2160 Adobe RGB 400 cd/m² brightness 1500:1 contrast ratio
Storage	128 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD	256 GB PCIe SSD or 1 TB SSHD	512/1024 GB PCIe SSD
Networking	Killer 1535 Wireless-AC 2x2 + Bluetooth 4.1
I/O	USB 3.0 x 2 w/Powershare SD Card reader 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C w/Thunderbolt 3 (4 lanes PCIe) Headset Jack HDMI 2.0 Microphones 720p webcam
Dimensions	(mm) : 357 x 235 x 11-17 (inches) : 14.06 x 9.27 x 0.45-0.66
Weight	With 56 Wh Battery 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs With 97 Wh Battery 2 kg / 4.5 lbs
Battery	56 Wh		56/97 Wh
Price	$999+

Overall, the Dell XPS 15 9570 seems like a decent upgrade to the Dell XPS 9560 primarily due to a higher core-count CPU and a more energy-efficient 4K display panel. The machine has the same peculiarities as its predecessors, such as a very compact design, a relatively low weight between 1.8 and 2 kilograms, good display panels and a not very good webcam placement. Traditionally, Dell does not disclose prices of all SKUs at launch, but only says that the entry-level model will be priced at $999.

Dell G-Series Gaming Laptops

Dell has also launched a new range of gaming laptops designed to deliver gaming solutions for players of all skill levels and budgets. While the Alienware line covers the mid-range to the high-end mobile gaming market, Dell’s new G Series will handle the budget side of it with the release of four new laptops in three different lines. There is the entry-level G3 15 and G3 17 as well as the G5 and G7 15 models for those who may crave a bit more performance. The G Series laptops come equipped with 8^th Gen Intel processors - up to a Core i7 hex-core, NVIDIA GeForce discrete graphics, as well as multiple panel choices. Dell designed the G series with better thermal management solutions, content prioritization software (Dell CinemaStream), anti-glare IPS panels, and other features intended for gamers to have a fully immersed experience in their games at a more reasonable price point. 

Dell G3 15 and G3 17

The Dell G3 15 and 17 models look more like a business/professional type of laptop. as we do not see many design cues many expect to see in a stereotypical "gaming" laptop. This means Dell has avoided items such as prominent intakes and exhaust for cooling or RGB lighting, instead focusing on a traditional and functional clamshell design. The G3 17 carved out a new category for itself in the 17-inch affordable gaming laptop – this was normally reserved for the higher priced, and more powerful, Alienware segment. Dell says the G3 15 is slimmest gaming notebook on the market at less than 23mm in height. Other than that, the 15-inch chassis will have three color options to choose from in a standard black, recon blue, or alpine white, while the 17-inch will come in black or recon blue only.

 

The G3 15-inch and 17-inch are for all intents and purposes the same hardware outside of the size of the panel and available color options. Both devices give users a choice of quad-core 8^th Gen Intel Core i5-8300HQ or i7-8750HQ processors. System memory ranges from 4-16GB DDR4-2666 with a maximum capacity of 32GB (sold separately). On the storage side, the G3s will support up to two drives, ranging from a 1TB 5400RPM Hybrid up to a 512GB PCIe SSD, which should give users a fair amount of space to install their games and such. Network connectivity is handled by either a 100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port for wired networking, or a Dual-band wireless solution supporting 802.11ac, 1T/1R MU-MIMO/80Hz, as well as Bluetooth 5.0.

The G3s offer a choice of a single display type, a FHD (1920x1080) IPS anti-glare LED-backlit panel in 15 or 17 inches respectively, but does offer three discrete video card options. Users are able to choose from the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5, GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5, or the GTX 1060 Max-Q 6GB GDDR5. For the best gaming experience with an FHD resolution, the GTX 1060 would be the card of choice.

As far as input devices, the keyboard uses is a standard full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with a numeric keypad. There is also a backlit full-size, spill-resistant keyboard (blue only in some regions) as an optional choice. On the ports and connectors front, we can find HDMI (2.0), two USB 3.0 Type-A ports including one with PowerShare, a USB 3.1 Gen-2 port with optional Type-C Thunderbolt 3 with support for 40 Gbps Thunderbolt and DisplayPort, RJ-45, 2-in-1 SD card reader, MMC, and a headphone and microphone combo jack. Audio is handled by two integrated speakers with audio processing by Waves MaxxAudio Pro.

Pricing for the Dell G3 15 starts at $749 with the 17-inch G3 17 starting off a little higher at $799. They will be available today in limited configurations with more options available on 4/16.

Dell G3 15 and G3 17
		G3 15	G3 17
Type		Gaming Laptop
Processors		i5-8300HQ (4C / 8T - 3.9 GHz Turbo) i7-8750HQ (6C / 12T - 3.9 GHz Turbo)
Maximum Memory		16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 (32GB maximum, sold separately)
Network Connectivity		Gigabit Ethernet 802.11ac, Dual Band, 1T/1R, Bluetooth 5.0
Internal Storage	SSD	256GB 512GB PCIe M.2
	HDD	1TB 5400RPM Hybrid 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive (China Only)
Graphics		NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q 6GB GDDR5
Expansion Slots		1 x 2-in-1 SD card reader
Display		15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS anti-glare LED backlit display	17.3" FHD (1920x1080) IPS anti-glare LED backlit display
Ports and Connectors		1 x HDMI (v2.0) 2 x USB 3.0 (1 x with Powershare) 1 x USB 3.1 (optnl Type-C TB3, 40 Gbps TB and DP) 1 x 2-in-1 SD card reader 1 x RJ-45 1 x Headphone/Mic
Input Device		Standard full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with numeric keypad Optional backlit ful-size, spill-resistant keybaord with numeric keypad (blue only in some regions)
Camera		Integrated Widescreen HD (720p) with Dual Array Digital Microphone
Power		56Wh, 4-cell 130W AC Adapter (w/ 1050 and 1050Ti) 180W AC Adapter (w/ GTX 1060)
Dimensions (H x W x D)		0.89" x 14.96" x 10.16"	0.98" x 16.35" x 10.99"
Weight		N/A
Price (Starting)		$749	$799

G5 15 and G7 15

Sliding up the product stack, the Dell says the G5 15 and G7 15 offer a step-up in performance from the G3 systems. In this case, it is by way of an additional Hex-core CPU option not found on the G3. Discrete graphics card options remain the same, though a 4K UHD panel option has also been added. Other changes include styling and design differences with more prominent intake and exhaust cutouts designed to improve thermal capabilities. This also gives the G5 and G7 more of that gaming laptop look compared to the G3. Color combinations are also different than the G3 with the G5 15 available in black or Beijing Red and the G7 15 in black or Alpine White.

The G5 15 and G7 15 have both quad-core and hex-core CPU options with the flagship option taking the form of the i7-8750HQ as with the G3. The G7 15 takes that a step further and adds an i9-8950HQ hex-core option which comes in clocked a bit higher than the i7-8750HQ. System memory is configurable up to 16GB DDR4-2400 and expandable to 32GB (sold separately). On the storage side, the G5 and G7 support up to two drives ranging from a 1TB 5400RPM HDD and 5400RPM Hybrid up to a 512GB PCIe SSD. Network connectivity is handled by either a 100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port for wired networking and a Killer Dual-band wireless solution supporting 802.11ac, 2T/2R MU-MIMO, as well as Bluetooth 5.0.

The G5 and G7 offer two choices of 17-inch monitors. Either an FHD (1920x1080) IPS anti-glare LED-backlit display or a discrete GPU crushing 4K UHD (3840x2160) IPS anti-glare LED-backlit display. There wasn’t a mention of color gamut ranges or other details. GPU options remain the same from the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5, GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5, or the GTX 1060 Max-Q 6GB GDDR5. I do worry about the gaming experience using the UHD screen as the GTX 1060 will not push games well at 4K UHD resolution without some image quality sacrifices. I would like to have seen a GTX 1070 option here, but imagine that could vulture away some sales on the Alienware side and adds more grey area to the lineups. Another option here is to use a QHD (2560x1440) monitor which the GTX 1060 will do a better job. 

As far as input devices, the keyboard uses is a standard full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with a numeric keypad. There is also a backlit full-size, spill-resistant keyboard (Bejing Red only in some regions for G5 and blue for the G7) as an optional choice. As far as ports and connectors go we find HDMI (2.0), three USB 3.0 Type-A ports – one with PowerShare, a Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.1 Gen-2 Type-C port with support for 40 Gbps Thunderbolt and DisplayPort, RJ-45, 2-in-1 SD card reader, MMC, and a headphone and microphone combo jack. Audio is handled by two integrated speakers with audio processing by Waves MaxxAudio Pro.

Pricing for the Dell G5 15 starts at $799 with G7 15 starting off at $849. They will be available today in limited configurations with more options available on 4/16.

Dell G5 15 and G7 15
		G5 15	G7 15
Type		Gaming Laptop
Processors		i5-8300HQ (4C / 8T - 3.9 GHz Turbo) i7-8750HQ (6C / 12T - 3.9 GHz Turbo)	i5-8300HQ (4C / 8T - 3.9 GHz Turbo) i7-8750HQ (6C / 12T - 3.9 GHz Turbo) i9-8950HQ (6C / 12T - ?.? Ghz Turbo)
Maximum Memory		16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 (32GB maximum, sold separately)
Network Connectivity		Gigabit Ethernet Rivet Networks Killer Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Dual Band, 2T/2R, Bluetooth 4.2
Internal Storage	SSD	256GB 512GB PCIe M.2
	HDD	1TB 5400RPM Hybrid 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive (China Only)
Graphics		NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q 6GB GDDR5
Expansion Slots		1 x 2-in-1 SD card reader
Display		15" FHD (1920x1080) IPS anti-glare LED backlit display 15" 4K UHD (3840x2160) IPS anti-glare LED backlit display
Ports and Connectors		1 x HDMI (v2.0) 3 x USB 3.0 (1 x with Powershare) 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C TB3, 40 Gbps TB and DP 1 x 2-in-1 SD card reader 1 x RJ-45 1 x Headphone/Mic
Input Device		Standard full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with numeric keypad Optional backlit ful-size, spill-resistant keybaord with numeric keypad (blue only in some regions) Fingerprint reader with Windows Hello Support (optional)	Standard full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with numeric keypad Optional backlit ful-size, spill-resistant keybaord with numeric keypad (blue only in some regions)
Camera		Integrated Widescreen HD (720p) with Dual Array Digital Microphone
Power		56Wh, 4-cell 130W AC Adapter (w/ 1050 and 1050Ti) 180W AC Adapter (w/ GTX 1060)
Dimensions (H x W x D)		0.89" x 15.32" x 10.82"
Weight		N/A
Price (Starting)		$799	$849

Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 Special Edition

Also updated in Dell's spring refresh is their mainstream 2-in-1, the Inspiron 15 7000 Special Edition. The multi-function device sports an Abyss Black chassis, up to 8^th generation Intel Core i7 processor, a 4K UHD touch screen (option), and NVIDIA GeForce MX130 discrete graphics. For functions such as drawing, writing, note taking, the Dell Active Pen is included and also integrates with Windows Ink. The Special Edition version adds the new Abys Black finish. Otherwise, the internals and features remain the same. 

The Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 Special Edition is available now with a base price of $1299.99.

Inspiron 13 7000 and 15 7000 2-in-1
	13 7000 (7373)	15 7000 (7573)
Type	2-in-1
Processors	i5-8250U (4C / 8T - 1.6 GHz base, 3.4 GHz Turbo) i7-8550U (4C / 8T - 1.8 GHz base, 4.0 GHz Turbo)
Maximum Memory	8GB DDR4-2400 16GB DDR4-2133	4-16GB DDR4-2400 (2 x SO-DIMM)
Network Connectivity	802.11ac Dual Band (2T/2R) Bluetooth 4.2
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB SSD 128GB / 256Gb / 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD	**
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 620	Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX MX130 2 GB
Expansion Slots	1 x Smart card reader
Display	13.3" FHD IPS TRuelife LED-bkaclit Narrow Border Touch Display (Supports Pen and Facial Recognition)	15.6" FHD IPS Truelife LED-backlit Narrow Border Touch Display 15.6" 4K UHD IPS Truelife LED-backlit Narrow Border Touch Display (Supports Pen and Facial Recognition)
Ports and Connectors	3 x USB 3.0 (one w/Powershare) 1 x HDMI (2.0) 1 x SD Card Reader 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C
Input Device	Membrane Keyboard
Camera	HD IR webcam (Windows Hello compliant)
Power	38Whr 3-Cell 45W AC Adapter	42Whr 3-Cell 56Whr 4-Cell 45W AC Adapter 65W AC Adapter
Dimensions	12.2" x 8.5" x 0.61" (H x W x D)	14.2" x 9.6" x 0.74" (H x W x D)
Weight	3.20 lbs+	FHD 4.63 lbs+ UHD 4.78 lbs+
Price	$849.99+	$999.99

 

Inspiron All-in-Ones

On the desktop side of matters, Dell has announced updates to the entire range of its popular Inspiron All-in-One desktop line, starting from its cost effective 22 & 24 3000 models, the mid-range 24 5000 series as well as the flagship 27 7000 series. The updated models include 7^th and 8^th gen Intel processors, an AMD CPU variant on some of the 3000 series models, as well as updated discrete graphics. The devices use the Dell Cinema pillars on these AIO’s including Cinemastream, Cinemasound, and Cinemacolor to bring users what they call ‘the ultimate movie watching and cinematic experience on the PC. That isn’t all they will be able to do of course, but this is Dell’s focus on many of their recent products.

22 & 24 3000 AIO

According to Dell, the 22-inch and 24-inch 3000 series were designed for the price conscious user who does not want to sacrifice quality. The 3000 series includes a total of four models (3275, 3277, 3475, and 3477). Where the first digit represents the series, the second digit represents the size of the monitor, and the last two digits note AMD (75) or Intel-based CPUs in use (77). The AMD variants will start at lower prices than the Intel options and have fewer options in both RAM and storage configurations.

On the AMD side, the CPU options are unfortunately all a bit dated, using AMD's circa 2016 Bristol Ridge APUs and not the new Ryzen-based APUs. Overall the processor choices range from the dual-core AMD E2-9000e with Radeon R2 Graphics, A6-9225 with R4 graphics, to an A9-9425 with R5 based graphics. The Intel CPU options are also a generation out, tapping Intel's 7^th generation products with four choices, all dual cores w/HT - A Pentium 4415U, i3-7130U, i5-7200U, and i7-7500U. Graphics options will vary with the AMD systems using only integrated Radeon graphics while the Intel-based models can use the integrated HD 610/620 or a GeForce MX110 2GB GDDR5. RAM capacity is up to 16GB of DDR4 2400. Be careful about how you select it however as some combinations are in a single channel which can take away performance in memory-sensitive applications. 

There are a total of two monitor options for each screen size; one is a 10-point touch screen option, the other, not. All are LED-backlit IPS FHD (1920x1080) with anti-glare screen and narrow border display. The bezels are notably smaller than on the previous generation Inspiron AIOs giving the newest model a slimmed down and more modern appearance. These are available in Black or White, with a Gold color available in China.

 

The internal storage options range from HDDs (500-2TB), to SATA and PCIe NVMe based M.2 SSDs up to 512GB. The AMD populated devices only support a single spinner drive (no SSD options) while the Intel-based models can support two drives, one M.2 based SSDs and another 2.5” HDD.

The 3000 series AIO’s includes stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro technology, as well as an integrated widescreen 720p pop-up webcam. The chassis includes a USB2.0 port, three USB 3.0 ports, a universal audio jack, HDMI-out and a  3-in-1 card reader. Network connectivity is handled by a single RJ-45 GbE as well as integrated 802.11ac Dual Band 1T/1R wireless with Bluetooth 4.1

The Inspiron 3000 series is already available with a starting price of $399.99.

Dell 22 & 24 3000 AIOs
		3275 (22") and 3475 (24") - AMD		3277 (22") and 3477 (24") - Intel
Warranty Period		1 Year Warranty
Product Page		LINK		LINK
Processors		E2-9000e 2C / 2T  1.5 GHz Base, 2 GHz Turbo A6-9225 2C / 2T ?.? Base, ?.? Turbo A9-9425  ?.? Base, ?.? Turbo		Pentium 4415U 2C / 4T 2.3 GHz Core i7-7130U 2C / 4T 2.7 GHz Core i7-7500U 2C / 4T 2.7 GHz Base 3.5 GHz Turbo
Memory		4GB DDR4-2400 (4GB x 1) 8GB DDR4-2400 (8GB x 1) 16GB DDR4-2400 (16GB x 1)		4GB DDR4-2400 (4GB x 1) 6GB DDR4-2400 (4GB x1 + 2GB x 1) 8GB DDR4-2400 (8GB x 1) 8GB DDR4-2400 (4GB x 2) 12GB DDR4-2400 (8GB x 1 + 4GB x 1) 16GB DDR4-2400 (16GB x 1) 16GB DDR4-2400 (16GB x 2)
Network Connectivity		Gigabit Ethernet 802.11ac Dual Band (1Tx1R) Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.1
Storage	SSD	N/A		128 GB SATA M.2 SSD 256 GB SATA M.2 SSD 256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 512 GB SATA M.2 SSD 128GB SATA M.2 + 1 TB 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 + 1 TB 16GB Intel Optane accelerated 1TB 5400RPM
	HDD	500 GB 5400RPM 1 TB 5400RPM 2 TB 5400RPM		500 GB 5400RPM 1 TB 5400RPM 2 TB 5400RPM
Graphics		Integrated Graphics with AMD APU		Intel HD 610 Intel HD 620 NVIDIA MX110 2GB GDDR5
Expansion Slots		1 x SD card reader (3-in-1)
Display		21.5" FHD IPS Anti-Glare LED-backlit 21.5" FHD IPS Anti-Glare LED-backlit Touch Display 23.8" FHD IPS Anti-Glare LED-backlit 23.8" FHD IPS Anti-Glare LED-backlit Touch Display
Ports and Connectors		2 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.0 1 x HDMI 1 x 3.5mm Univ. Audio Jack 1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 1 x SD Card Reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC)		1 x USB 2.0 3 x USB 3.0 1 x HDMI 1 x 3.5mm Univ. Audio Jack 1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 1 x SD Card Reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
Input Device		Membrane Keyboard
Camera		HD (720p) pop-up
Power		45W AC Adapter (E2 CPU) 65W AC Adapter		65W AC Adapter 90W AC Adapter (Discrete GPU)
Audio		Stereo Speakers with Waves MaxxAudio
Dimensions		22" - 12.9" x 19.6" x 1.6" (H x W x D) 24" - 14.1" x 21.6" x 1.6" (H x W x D)
Weight		22" - 9.41 lbs+ 24" - 10.18 lbs+
Price ($US)		Starting $399.99

24 5000 AIO and Inspiron 27 7000 AIO

The 5000/7000 series each offer one model (5477 and 7777) and is a step up from the 3000 series offering a combination of features, performance, and connectivity aimed at achieving a good multimedia experience. The 27 7000 is the flagship device in the Insipiron AIO line giving users access to the larger screen and optional 4K UHD resolution. The upgraded platforms use 8^th gen Intel Core processors, higher-end discrete graphics, higher capacity memory options, as well as new storage options including Intel Optane. Both the 24-inch and 27-inch monitors sport Dell’s InfinityEdge displays with even smaller bezels than the 3000 series.

Hardware wise, the AIOs step up to the latest 8^th generation Intel Core i7 processors starting with the quad-core i3-8100T up to 4.6 GHz, hex core i5-8400T up to 4.0 GHz, and an i7-8700T up to 4.6 GHz. Graphics options include the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630, or a discrete NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5. The latter offering the ability to play games on the FHD screen, but will be lacking on the 4k UHD screen. System RAM capacity ranges from 8GB-32GB of DDR4 2400 using the Core i3 or faster DDR4 2666 when the Core i5 and i7 processors are selected.

On the storage side, Dell is using a dual drive setup with up to a 1TB 7200RPM HDD and 256GB NVMe SSDs. Intel Optane is supported here (3000 series also) and can be used in conjunction with the 1TB 5400RPM drive. While not a large amount of storage, it should be enough for most users.  

There are two monitor options for the 24 5000 series, both are 23.87-inch FHD (1920x1080) LED-backlit IPS panels with anti-glare technology and an InfinityEdge display. The other option is the carries the same features but uses a 10-point Touch Display. The 27 7000 has three monitor options, 27-inch FHD (1290x1080) IPS Anti-glare LED-Backlit InfinityEdge, and a touchscreen model. The third option steps up to a 4K UHD (3840x2160) IPS Anti-glare LED-backlit InfinityEdge display. Other multimedia options include ‘performance’ stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro Tuning, Wide quad-array digital microphones, integrated HD pop-up (720p) webcam, and an optional Windows Hello compliant IR facial recognition FHD (1080p) camera.

Both the 24 5000 and 27 7000 includes Dell CinemaStream to help deliver a smooth content streaming experience by prioritizing video streaming traffic over the network. In addition, the AIO includes Dell mobile Connect software for PC-smartphone wireless integration. This is a useful bit of software is able to make and receive calls, texts, and get notifications through a secure point-to-point connection without using the internet or Wi-Fi routers.

The 24 5000 (5477) AIO starts at $849.99 and is available beginning today. The 27 7000 (7777) starts at $999.99 and will be available in late May. 

24 5000 and Inspiron 27 7000 AIOs
	24 5000 (5477)	27 7000 (7777)
Type	AIO PC
Processors	i7-8700T (6C / 6T - 2.4 GHz base, 4 GHz Turbo) i5-8400T (6C / 6T - ?.? GHz base, 4.0 GHz Turbo) i3-8100T (4C / 4T - ?.? GHz base, 3.6 GHz Turbo)
Maximum Memory	32GB DDR4-2400 (2 DIMM slots)
Network Connectivity	Gigabit Ethernet 802.11ac Dual Band (1Tx1R and 2T x 2R) Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.1
Internal Storage	1 TB 5400RPM HDD 1 TB 7200RPM HDD 128GB SSD + 1 TB 5400RPM HDD 256GB PCIE NVMe SSD + 1 TB 5400RPM HDD 16GB Optane accelerated 1 TB 5400RPM HDD
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeFroce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5
Expansion Slots	1 x Smart card reader
Display	23.8" FHD IPS anti-glare LED-backlit InfinityEdge 23.8" FHD IPS anti-glare LED-backlit Infinity Edge Touch Screen	27" FHD IPS anti-glare LED-backlit InfinityEdge 27" FHD IPS anti-glare LED-backlit Infinity Edge Touch Screen 27" 4K UHD IPS anti-glare LED-backlit InfinityEdge
Ports and Connectors	2 x USB 2.0 3 x USB 3.0 (1 w/Powershare) 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C 1 x HDMI-on, HDMI-out (1.4) 1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 1 x headphone/microphone combo
Input Device	Membrane Keyboard
Camera	HD (720p) Camera, HD IR webcam (Windows Hello compliant)
Power	130W AC Adapter (UMA Graphics) 180W AC Adapter (Discrete Graphics)
Dimensions	24" - 16.3" x 21.3" x 2.1" (16.3" includes pedestal stand) 27" - 17.9" x 24.2" x 2.27" (FHD)/ 2.27" (UHD)
Weight	17.31 lbs+	23.55 lbs+
Price	$849.99+	$999.99

2018 S-Series Monitors 

Finally, in addition to introduction of new PCs, Dell also refreshed its S-series displays. The new S-series monitors feature ultra-thin InfinityEdge bezels and speakers with enhancements by Waves MaxxAudio.

Dell’s new S-series family of displays consists of three base models: the S2319H+, the S2419H, and the S2719H featuring 23-inch, 24-inch, and 27-inch IPS panels, respectively. In addition, Dell’s new lineup includes the S2319NX, the S2419NX and the S2719NX SKUs with adjustable stands (supporting tilt adjustment). All models are based on panels with an FHD resolution, a 250-nits brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The monitors cover 99% of the sRGB color gamut, which is logical as they will be used primarily with Windows-based PCs. For connectivity, the displays use two HDMI connectors, whereas the S2319NX also has a D-Sub input.

The latest Dell S-series monitors come in stylish chassis with glossy backside. A slight disadvantage of the enclosures is that they do not feature VESA mounts, but since far not all offices use display stands with VESA mounts, this limitation is justified. The new S2319H+, the S2419H, and the S2719H LCDs are Dell’s first office monitors featuring ultra-thin InfinityEdge bezels.

The new monitors come with 5 W CinemaSound Waves speakers tuned by Waves MaxxAudio, like many other office LCDs. For customers who don’t need audio Dell offers HN-sufficed models without speakers.

Specifications of Dell's 2018 S-Series Displays
		S2319H+ S2319HN S2319NX	S2419H S2419HN S2419NX	S2719H S2719HN S2719NX
Panel		23" IPS	24" IPS	27" IPS
Native Resolution		1920 × 1080
Maximum Refresh Rate		60 Hz
Response Time (Grey-to-Grey)		5 ms
Brightness		250 cd/m²
Contrast		1000:1
Viewing Angles		178°/178° horizontal/vertical
Pixel Pitch		0.2744 × 0.2744 mm
PPI		92
Color Gamut		99% sRGB
Inputs		2 × HDMI 1 × D-Sub (S2319NX)	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI
Audio		H models: 2 x 3 W NX models: ? HN: none 3.5-mm headphone jack
Color		Black
Stand		HN/H models: static NX models: with Tilt adjustments (5°/21°)
Power Consumption	Standby	0.3 W
	Maximum	17 W	18 W	20 W

Dell’s latest monitors are covered by a three-year limited warranty. The 23-inch model costs $210, the 24-inch display is priced at $250, whereas the 27” SKU retails for $330. Versions without speakers are $10 cheaper than regular models with audio capabilities.