Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
44Performance65.6
38.4Display55.5
77.9Battery98.7
93.4Portability20
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)6 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and battery (+21). Dell XPS 13 (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 20
- 68% lower weight: 1 kg vs 3.1 kg
- 55% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 78
- 567% higher charging: 400 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 18 ″+34% |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,127Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,220Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 99 Wh+90% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 400 W+567% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+68% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+55% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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