Friday, January 15, 2021
Top Ultrabook
Dell XPS 13
Pros
- 11th Gen processors
- Optional UHD+ display
- Great battery life
- Thunderbolt 4 USB-C
- Wi-Fi 6
Cons
- No digital pen support
- Not all models have the touch
The XPS 13 is one of the very best all-rounders and became a class leader for a reason. The newest version is even more sensational than the last and is pretty much the perfect Ultrabook.
Portable powerhouse
Dell XPS 15
Pros
- Dedicated graphics options
- 10th Gen H-Series Intel processors
- Gorgeous optional 4K touch display
- Great battery life
- Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 3
Cons
- Price can get high
- Much smaller battery on entry model
The newest XPS 15 from Dell packs everything you need for a powerful 15-inch laptop, including new options for a GTX 1650 Ti and an Intel Core i7 10th Gen processor. If you want the most power, this is the laptop for you.
The XPS 13 and XPS 15 are both class-leading products, both on our list of the best Windows laptops available, with obvious similarities but also plenty of differences. By simply being more substantial, the XPS 15 can offer more powerful hardware overall, but the XPS 13 is by far the most portable. Both are excellent, but the choice will ultimately come down to what you want to do with it.
Dell XPS 13 vs Dell XPS 15 tech specs
| Category | Dell XPS 13 | Dell XPS 15 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 i5-1135G7 i7-1165G7 i7-1185G7 |
10th Gen Intel Core i5-10300H 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H |
| Display size | 13.4 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Display resolution | FHD+ (1920 x 1200) touch and non-touch UHD+ (3840 x 2400) touch |
FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 4K UHD+ (3840 x 2400) touch Dolby Vision |
| RAM | 4, 8, 16, or 32GB LPDDR4X (3733MHz) | 8, 16, 32 or 64GB DDR4 2933MHz |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Intel Iris Xe |
Intel UHD NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 1x 3.5mm headphone |
2x Thunderbolt 3 with power delivery & DisplayPort 1x USB-C 3.1 with power delivery & DisplayPort 1 Full size SD card reader v6.0 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack Wedge-shaped lock slot |
XPS 15 has the raw power
One of the major hardware differences is the processor. The XPS 15's processors are 10th Gen H-Series that sport more raw power than the chips in the XPS 13.
The difference matters most for heavy-load processing, making the XPS 15 a much better choice for developers, graphic artists, and anyone else who does a lot of data crunching. The XPS 13 is much more proficient than it once was, though, with hyperthreading giving eight hardware threads to the Core i5 and Core i7 versions.
If more power is something you need, you can stop right here and order a higher-end XPS 15 configuration. It's also pretty decent for gaming thanks to the NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti graphics, the 4K display is clear and large enough for easy multimedia editing, and developers will love the processor power.
It's important to point out that you don't even get the newer Intel Iris Plus graphics on the entry-level model, just the lesser UHD spec. The H-Series chips, in general, aren't going to find themselves in many situations where there isn't a dedicated GPU paired to the processor. So the higher-tier XPS 13 has better-integrated graphics than the entry-level XPS 15.
Portable or more portable?
Size for these notebooks is simply not as big a deal as with other laptop makers, but it's still worth considering. The XPS 13 is incredibly small for a 13-inch notebook, with Dell squeezing it into the form factor of something closer to Apple's old 11-inch MacBook Air.
The XPS 15 is also smaller, lighter, and slimmer than the average 15-incher, with a form factor more akin to a 14-inch notebook. So you've still got a few inches between them, but both are smaller than their display sizes would indicate.
The XPS 13, in particular, is excellent to throw in a bag if you're a frequent traveler. It's so compact that it takes up very little room, will fit in any laptop bag, and is light enough you'll barely know it's there.
But both are among the most portable laptops of their class, and Dell was one of the first manufacturers to pioneer such a space-saving form factor.
Making the right choice
You won't make a wrong decision if you go with an XPS laptop. They have powerful processors, beautiful displays, and chassis that are as functional as they are attractive. The final decision is always yours, but based on what we know of these great laptops, we feel comfortable making a couple of recommendations.
If you're not interested in dedicated graphics or gaming isn't on the agenda, go for the XPS 13, which is our pick for the very best Dell laptop available today. Unless screen real estate is of the utmost importance, you'll have a better all-round experience with the smaller model. It's powerful, has excellent battery life, and is something you can toss in any bag. But if you can, avoid the entry model as it comes standard because the higher-spec versions represent better overall value.
Perfect Ultrabook
Dell XPS 13
More impressive than ever
The latest Dell XPS 13 has been revamped for 2020, adding Intel's powerful new 10th Gen processors, Wi-Fi 6, a 4K 16:10 display, and much more.
If you want a little more
When you step up the hardware, the decision comes down to what you actually do want. If graphics and computing power are essential, grab the XPS 15. It has some genuinely mindblowing specs for a laptop of this size, including an H-Series 10th Gen processor and GTX 1650 Ti.
It's great for everyday computing, more serious creative or programming work; you can even do some decent gaming on it. It comes at a price, but it's worth paying if you need the power. And as with the XPS 13, avoid the entry model if you can, as it doesn't represent the best value you'll get overall from an XPS 15, and it has a much smaller battery.
Newest model
Dell XPS 15
Latest and greatest 15-inch laptop
Dell's iconic XPS 15 received a spec bump for 2020 with a new option for NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti graphics and a new 10th Gen Intel H-Series processor paired with a pretty sizeable battery.
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