Dell XPS Googlebook vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
44Performance44
38.4Display41.6
—Battery68
93.7Portability65.9
2 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS Googlebook scores 53.7 against 52.6 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS Googlebook edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 66
- 41% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.66 kg
- 31% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 18.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,550
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 15% higher Screen size: 15 ″ vs 13 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 15 ″+15% |
| Panel type | — | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-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 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+41% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+31% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Machined aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-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, microSD |
| 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 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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