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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 offers a balance of portability and performance suitable for general use at a lower midrange price, with longer battery life and a lighter build, making it ideal for on-the-go activities. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is a premium-priced, high-performance laptop with a more powerful processor and graphics card, better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life than the Dell XPS 13. The Razer Blade 14 also provides a higher-resolution display and a backlit RGB keyboard, enhancing the visual experience and gaming appeal. Choose the Dell XPS 13 for everyday tasks and mobility or opt for the Razer Blade 14 for more demanding computing needs and visual fidelity at an increased cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13's integrated graphics are less capable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Razer Blade 14's dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, and its lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz isn't as smooth for fast-paced visuals as the Razer's 165Hz. Moreover, while both laptops have high-quality screens, the Razer Blade 14's superior GPU and refresh rate make it a better choice for immersive gaming and demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.4
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell XPS 13 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.0
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
442.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell XPS 13 offers a bright, high-resolution display that benefits everyday tasks and detailed design work, yet the refresh rate is lower, making it less suitable for 3D applications and gaming where smooth motion is crucial. The Razer Blade 14, with its vivid colors and broader color gamut covers the essential range for precise engineering and design work, ensuring accurate color reproduction, and its high-resolution display caters well to everyday use. However, despite its strengths, the Razer Blade 14's display doesn't prioritize the ultra-high refresh rates favored in gaming and 3D content creation, which might affect the fluidity of motion in these scenarios.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$850
$1,900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 has a price of $850 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
442.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the Dell XPS 13 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 offers a great balance of portability and battery life for general use, but it's outfitted with an integrated graphics chip and a lower-resolution screen which may be less suitable for heavy graphics applications. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, boasts a more powerful CPU, dedicated graphics, and a higher-resolution display, making it very good for general use that includes demanding visual tasks, at the expense of being slightly less portable and having slightly lower battery life.
Content Creation
7.7
8.1
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 and Razer Blade 14 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 Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.59 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1250U | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14" | |
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 | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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."
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NotebookCheck
Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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