Dell XPS 13 (9350) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
45.6Performance44
38.4Display41.6
67.6Battery71
84.5Portability76.6
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (9350) scores 55.6 against 55.2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 13 (9350) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9350)
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 77
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 13% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 17.5 mm
- 12% lower weight: 1.18 kg vs 1.34 kg
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 68
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,400 vs $1,649
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 13.8 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (InfinityEdge) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | 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 (9350) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,730Top 41% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,200Bottom 14% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh+2% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | 16 h+7% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.18 kg+12% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+13% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| 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 (9350) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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