Dell XPS Googlebook vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
44Performance39.3
38.4Display41.6
—Battery45.9
93.7Portability51.4
2 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS Googlebook wins this laptop face-off, 53.7 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+42) and performance (+5). Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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 performance score: 44 vs 39
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 51
- 50% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.98 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 22 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 11% higher Screen size: 14.4 ″ vs 13 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14.4 ″+11% |
| Panel type | — | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,450Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,500Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | — | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+50% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+42% | 22 mm |
| Material | Machined aluminum | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 |
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