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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 may suit you better if you value portability and longer battery life at a lower cost, making it a good fit for general use and mobility. On the other hand, the HP Omen 17, while more expensive and less portable, offers significantly more power for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its stronger processor and advanced graphics capabilities. Consider the XPS 13 if you prioritize a lightweight laptop with good build quality, but choose the Omen 17 if you need superior performance for demanding applications and are okay with a heavier device. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
9.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 is equipped with an Intel i7-1250U Iris Xe graphics unit and a screen that refreshes at a rate of 60 times per second, suitable for less demanding visual tasks, whereas the HP Omen 17 boasts a far more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, lending itself to more intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.8
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell XPS 13 is good.
The HP Omen 17 outperforms the Dell XPS 13 in engineering and design use largely due to the more powerful Intel i7-13700HX CPU and Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU that it packs, which allows for better performance with intensive engineering applications and tasks. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13, while being lighter and more portable, offers less power with an Intel i7-1250U CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, which still performs well for design but might fall short in more demanding engineering simulations or tasks.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.9
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
442.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Dell XPS 13's screen offers sharp images and vivid colors suitable for tasks like browsing and office work; however, it lags in gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate. The HP Omen 17, with a larger and brighter screen, provides an immersive experience for general tasks and maintains reasonable color accuracy for professional design work, but its refresh rate isn't optimized for the high frame rates demanded by gamers and 3D visualization professionals. Both laptops' displays lack the high refresh rates necessary for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, despite being capable for general computing and professional design tasks.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell XPS 13 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$850
$2,099
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell XPS 13 has a price of $850 and the HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
442.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Dell XPS 13 are both good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13, with a smaller screen and lighter build, offers portability and a solid battery life suitable for everyday tasks, whereas the HP Omen 17, equipped with a high-performance CPU and superior graphics, is also conducive to general use but excels in tasks requiring more power and features a larger, high-quality screen albeit with reduced portability and shorter battery life. Both laptops provide sufficient RAM and storage for typical usage, high-quality keyboards, adequate heat management and operating noise, but the Dell XPS 13 is more travel-friendly, and the HP Omen 17 is better suited for visual-intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.7
8.0
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell XPS 13 is good.
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
7.7
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and Dell XPS 13 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.
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How the Dell XPS 13 and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $2,099 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.59 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1250U | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 442 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell XPS 13
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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 Omen 17
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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