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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is a more portable laptop with a longer battery life, then the Dell XPS 13 would be the better choice, as it also comes at a lower cost. However, if you prefer a higher resolution touchscreen with the versatility of a 2-in-1 laptop and don't mind spending more, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga would be suitable, especially for business use with its premium build and additional features such as a fingerprint reader and facial recognition. Neither is ideal for intensive gaming or heavy 3D and machine learning tasks due to their integrated graphics. For general use, both are capable, but for intense engineering work, their performance may not meet high demands. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
442.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the Dell XPS 13 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.3
13.4in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
442.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for software development, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga have high-resolution displays with bright panels that enhance readability and detail for general use and engineering tasks where clear visuals are necessary. These laptops cover a wide range of colors, which is crucial for precision in engineering and design, allowing for accurate color representation and detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lack of high refresh rates means that these laptops cannot provide the smooth motion display that is crucial for an optimal gaming experience or fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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.
Cost
$850
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell XPS 13 has a price of $850 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are only fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics which are less capable than dedicated GPUs and their standard 60 Hz screen refresh rates that are not as smooth as higher refresh rate displays found in more gaming-oriented laptops. While the CPUs and screen quality are reasonable, the GPU and refresh rate do not meet the higher demands of intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.7
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 offers strong performance for engineering and design with its higher tier Intel i7 processor and high-quality screen, which is beneficial when working on detailed tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga's 2-in-1 convertible design provides versatility with comparable internals and also a high-quality display, making it a solid choice for those valuing adaptability and touchscreen functionality. However, the Dell may edge out in processing tasks due to the i7 vs i5 processor, and the Lenovo offers a unique tablet mode which may be useful for design and presentations, with both having good portability and build, and above-average keyboards and speakers.
Content Creation
7.7
7.3
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
13.5in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Dell XPS 13 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Dell XPS 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell XPS 13 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.59 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1250U | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 442 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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."
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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PCMag
Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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