Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
47.7Performance35.5
38.4Display27.3
40Battery69.5
84.2Portability82.8
9 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)0 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (9345) scores 50.2 against 49.5 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 13 (9345) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9345)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,393 vs 11,125
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 40
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″+3% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+18% | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,825+24%Top 42% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,393+29%Top 41% | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh+10% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+2% | 1.22 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+2% | 15.6 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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