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NEW Dell PN579X Stylus Active Pen for Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 9575, XPS 15 9570 XPS 13 9365 13-inch 2-in-1, Latitude 11 (5175), LAT 11 5179, 7275, Precision 5530
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NEW Dell PN579X Stylus Active Pen for Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 9575

Bottom line: The NEW Dell PN579X Stylus Active Pen for Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 9575: Active pen made for Dell XPS 15 9575 and XPS 13 9365 2-in-1s; main trade-off: works only with specific Dell 2-in-1 models, not every XPS.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Active pen made for Dell XPS 15 9575 and XPS 13 9365 2-in-1s
  • ✓ Also fits Latitude 11 5175/5179, 7275 and Precision 5530
  • ✓ Genuine Dell PN579X part, not a third-party clone
  • ✓ Direct replacement for a lost or damaged OEM Dell stylus

Cons

  • ✗ Works only with specific Dell 2-in-1 models, not every XPS
  • ✗ Buyer must confirm exact laptop model before ordering
  • ✗ No support for clamshell or non-touch Dell laptops
  • ✗ Battery type and pen-tip specs not listed in the details

Manufacturer description

Please check your laptop‘s model first.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored NEW Dell PN579X Stylus Active Pen for Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 9575 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. Dell's PC & gaming hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Full Specifications

BrandDell
ColorBlack
MaterialAluminum
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberPN579X
Item Diameter0.38 inches
Mfr Part NumberPN579X
Number of Packs1
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Enclosure MaterialAluminum
Battery DescriptionAlkaline
Number of Batteries1 AAA batteries required. (included)
Full listing titleNEW Dell PN579X Stylus Active Pen for Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 9575, XPS 15 9570 XPS 13 9365 13-inch 2-in-1, Latitude 11 (5175), LAT 11 5179, 7275, Precision 5530

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