Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
47.7Performance39.9
38.4Display41.6
40Battery59.6
84.2Portability76.7
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (9345) scores 50.2 against 51.3 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9345)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 40
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 77
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,825 vs 2,430
- 13% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 17.5 mm
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 40
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 13.8 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,825+16%Top 42% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,393+11%Top 41% | 13,000Bottom 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh+2% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+11% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+13% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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