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Re:Ask HN: Why the $200 Overhead on Dell XPS Laptops with Li... by bakoo on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @05:41PM (#29987161)
In my opinion XPS is about size and to an extent performance, but not better (build) quality. In my experience both the Latitude and Precision series have had fewer hardware issues despite being more prevalent, where only part of the explanation is that XPS-es are used more often by people who also travel more.
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Re:Ask HN: Why the $200 Overhead on Dell XPS Laptops with Li... by FearlessNebula on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @06:05PM (#29987424)
I think we have different definitions of build quality. When I said build quality I meant it as a premium Device feel: quality materials, good keyboard and trackpad, looks nice.

From the context it sounds like your definition of build quality is reliability and durability, which I would be surprised to hear their business grade laptops are better at.

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