Are there any alternatives?

Frankly, there aren’t many 15-inch laptops that I would recommend as serious alternatives. The HP Spectre x360 15 offers good performance and its own gorgeous OLED display if you want the flexibility of a convertible 2-in-1, and it’s less expensive. So there’s one option.

　　You could jump up to the XPS 17 and get even better performance, the same build quality, and a display that — while not OLED — provides excellent colors, brightness, and contrast. It, too, is expensive, so keep that in mind when choosing.

　　If you really want to save some money, you could also consider the HP Envy 15. It’s also fast and offers an even faster GPU, along with an AMOLED display that’s just as good as Dell’s OLED version.

　　

How long will it last?

Forever. No, seriously, the XPS 15 will last you as long as you’ll want to use it, with a build that can withstand abuse and a configuration that will keep Windows 10 humming along for years. You can also upgrade the RAM to 64GB if you find the configured 16GB in our review unit too little and add a second SSD to expand storage.

　　The one-year warranty is disappointing for such an expensive laptop, but at least it provides on-site service.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. If you’re looking for a 15-inch laptop that’s as beautiful as it is powerful, look no further.