Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
26.6Performance39.3
30.2Display41.6
21.3Battery45.9
66.3Portability51.4
3 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)6 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 wins this laptop face-off, 43.5 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and performance (+13). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 51
- 18% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.98 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 22 mm
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 21
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 250 nits
- 118% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,500 vs 5,278
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+8% | 14.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits+140% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | 2,450+15%Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | 11,500+118%Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 58 Wh+41% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+18% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm+14% | 22 mm |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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