Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
47.7Performance44
38.4Display41.6
40Battery68
84.2Portability65.9
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+3). Dell XPS 13 (9345) 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 (9345)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 44
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 66
- 28% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 1.66 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 18.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,550
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 40
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 20% higher capacity: 66 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 12% higher Screen size: 15 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 15 ″+12% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,825Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,393Top 41% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 66 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+28% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+16% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSD |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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