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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 offers a higher price range but provides greater portability and longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use. With its smaller screen, solid build, and good heat management, it's ideal for general use including business tasks. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop costs a bit less and has a larger screen, which is better for viewing content and productivity but is heavier and less convenient to carry around. While both have similar storage and memory, the Dell's display quality and color coverage are better. Neither is suitable for intensive gaming or heavy graphics work. If mobility and screen quality are top priorities, go for the Dell XPS 13, but if you prefer a larger screen and don't mind lower portability, the HP 17" Laptop could be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2
6.6
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
442.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering or design work, but its standard refresh rate isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals in 3D applications or gaming. The HP 17" Laptop's larger screen provides a comfortable viewing area for everyday tasks and is adequate for design software, but similar to the Dell, it lacks the advanced color spectrums professionals may need and the high refresh rate gamers seek. Customers who prioritize general and engineering use will appreciate the Dell's superior display qualities, while gamers will likely find both models less satisfying due to the lower refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Dell XPS 13 has very good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
442.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13, with a high-quality screen, long battery life and excellent portability due to its smaller size and lower weight, is ideal for users needing mobility without compromising performance. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop offers a larger screen and a keyboard with a number pad, which may benefit users who prefer a bigger display and full-sized keyboard for comfort but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 has an integrated Intel i7-1250U Iris Xe GPU and a standard screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which may not deliver the high frame rates needed for fluid gaming and 3D performance. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop also comes with an integrated AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and the same standard 60 Hz refresh rate; both are capable for casual gaming but may struggle with intensive 3D tasks due to their non-dedicated GPUs and refresh rates not aligned with high-end gaming requirements.
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.8
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13, with its high-resolution screen, superior brightness, and contrast, alongside a powerful Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics, is beneficial for detailed engineering and design tasks, while its smaller, lightweight form factor enhances portability. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop offers a larger screen for extensive workspace and an AMD Ryzen CPU paired with Vega 8 graphics, which is suitable for similar tasks despite its increased weight and lower screen brightness, but it gains an edge with a full keyboard including a number pad.
Content Creation
7.7
7.2
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.5
7.1
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Cost
$850
$850
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell XPS 13 has a price of $850 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $850.
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How the Dell XPS 13 and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $850 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.59 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1250U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 442 nits | 287 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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The Verge
Monica Chen | April 2023
"In the past, the XPS 13 was a hands-down contender for the best laptop on the market. But the Apple-silicon MacBook has since barrelled onto the scene, and it wipes the floor with most of the ultraportable Windows laptops that cross my desk on a daily basis. This XPS is no exception. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air, battery life is worse."
HP 17" Laptop
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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