The Dell XPS PCs are considered extremely luxurious with exceptional battery performance. Many people use these devices, but they often wonder whether they can run Windows 11 or not?
I did a lot of research on Dell XPS compatibility with Windows 11, and here in this article, I will answer your every question regarding this.
So, Do Dell XPS support Windows 11?
Yes! Some of the Dell XPS laptops & desktops have been tested to upgrade to the latest Windows 11, but fewer Dell XPS PCs don’t support Windows 11 because of the lacking TPM 2.0 chip. For instance, the Dell XPS 15 9560 computer doesn’t support Windows 11 because of this same issue.
After getting the short answer, I know that you are still confused about whether Dell XPS supports Windows 11 or not? To clarify your confusion, I make a list of all the Dell XPS PCs supported by Windows 11 below. So, keep reading this article till the end.
List of Dell XPS PCs supported by Windows 11
Let’s look at all the Dell XPS desktops and laptops supported by the Windows 11 operating system.
There are only 2 Dell XPS desktop models supported by Windows 11, and the models are-
- Dell XPS 8930
- Dell XPS 8940
Now, let’s take a look at all the XPS laptops supported by Windows 11-
- Dell XPS 13 7390
- Dell XPS 13 7390 2 in 1
- Dell XPS 15 7590
- Dell XPS 13 9300
- Dell XPS 13 9305
- Dell XPS 13 9310
- Dell XPS 13 9360
- Dell XPS 13 9370
- Dell XPS 13 9380
- Dell XPS 15 9500
- Dell XPS 15 9510
- Dell XPS 15 9570
- Dell XPS 15 9575
- Dell XPS 17 9700
- Dell XPS 17 9710
These are all the Dell XPS laptops supported by the Windows 11 operating system.
Why are Some Dell XPS PCs Incompatible with Windows 11?
The mentioned Dell XPS PCs are compatible with Windows 11, but fewer PCs are not supported by Windows 11, and there are mainly 2 reasons behind this. The reasons are explained below-
TPM 2.0
The term TPM stands for trusted platform module, and it is a kind of cryptographic chip. Microsoft introduces this for Windows 11 to enhance security.
That is Why Windows 11 is considered a very secure Operating System compared to its previous versions. There are primarily 2 versions of TPM, Tpm 1.2 and Tpm 2.0. To install Windows 11 on your device, you need the TPM 2.0 version.
Dell disabled the TPM on many XPS PCs with its BIOS, and whenever users are trying to enable this, it shows the TPM has not detected error. Therefore many peoples were unable to install Windows 11.
8th Gen Processor
Many Dell XPS PCs come with an intel processor below than 8th generation, and Microsoft clearly stated that only 8th or upper generation Intel processors are supported by Windows 11. That’s why many users were unable to update to Windows 11.
These are the 2 primary reasons your Dell XPS PC is incompatible with the Windows 11 operating system.
Also Read: Does Windows 11 Use More CPU?
Can Dell XPS 13 run Windows 11?
Yes! According to data from dell.com, there are 8 Dell XPS 13 laptops tested for Windows 11 and supported by Windows 11.
The laptop’s includes- Dell XPS 13 7390, Dell XPS 13 7390 2 in 1, Dell XPS 13 9300, Dell XPS 13 9305, Dell XPS 13 9310, Dell XPS 13 9360, Dell XPS 13 9370, Dell XPS 13 9380.
Does Dell XPS 15 Support Windows 11?
Yes! the Dell XPS 15 laptops are tested & supported by Windows 11, and according to the data of dell.com, only 5 Dell XPS 15 laptops are supported by Windows 11.
The laptops are- Dell XPS 15 7590, Dell XPS 15 9500, Dell XPS 15 9510, Dell XPS 15 9570, Dell XPS 15 9575.
Does Dell XPS 17 Support Windows 11?
Yes! the Dell XPS 17 laptops are tested and supported by Windows 11, and only two laptops are on this list.
The laptops include- Dell XPS 17 9700 and Dell XPS 17 9710.
Is Dell XPS 8700 Compatible with Windows 11?
No! the Dell XPS 8700 laptop isn’t compatible with Windows 11 because most of these models come with Intel 4th generation PCs.
Microsoft stated that only 8th generation or above Intel processors are compatible with Windows 11.
Also Read: Does I5 4th Gen CPUs support Windows 11?
Final Thoughts
Based on the overall list, it has to be said that all the Dell XPS PCs that come with 8th/ above gen intel processor support Windows 11, but the lower intel gen processor may not support Windows 11.
I hope this article is helpful for you, and if you want to know more about Windows 11, Dell computers, PC components, and other technology-related things, then keep following this blog regularly.
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