Dell XPS Googlebook vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
44Performance44
38.4Display41.6
—Battery71
93.7Portability76.6
2 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 55.2 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+3). Dell XPS Googlebook 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 Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 77
- 27% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 17.5 mm
- 26% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.34 kg
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,400
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 13.8 ″+6% |
| Panel type | — | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+26% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+27% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Machined aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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