
It's not difficult, it just adds another step that could be annoying to some. So, when I decided I wanted to plug in my wireless mouse (which uses a USB-A dongle), I had first to attach the adapter and then plug my dongle into the USB-A port. Instead, Dell includes a USB-C adapter with an HDMI port and a USB-A port on it. (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central) However, there is some awkwardness that makes it so I can't use all of the accessories I want to use as easily: There are no built-in HDMI or USB-A ports.ĭell XPS 17 (9730) HDMI and USB-A adapter. These connections can go a long way toward allowing me to plug in the devices I want to use.

Additionally, an SD card reader can be found on the right. The XPS 17 (9730) features four Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort and Power Delivery support (two on either side). The last few XPS line of laptops have set themselves up as thoroughly-modern devices thanks to the helpful ports they provide.

This design, in particular, has been used since mid-2020 (see our review from 2021). It has the same overall look and chassis as the previous year's model, which is unsurprising since Dell tends to use the same design for several years before moving on to a new one. (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)ĭell has repeatedly demonstrated that it knows how to make a laptop look powerful but in an understated sort of way, and that's once more the case with the classy XPS 17 (9730). Dell XPS 17 (9730) right side USB-C ports and SD Card slot.
