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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 is generally less expensive and more portable, making it suitable for day-to-day tasks and users who need to carry their laptop around frequently; however, its performance in engineering tasks and intensive gaming is limited due to its less powerful processor and graphics. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18, while typically more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and weight, offers superior performance for engineering, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming thanks to its high-end processor and graphics. It also has a higher screen refresh rate suitable for fast motion, making it ideal for gaming and video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
442.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Dell XPS 13 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 offers portability and longer battery life which is beneficial for those who need a laptop for on-the-go use, thanks to its lighter weight and 10 hours of typical usage time. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 provides superior performance with a more powerful processor and double the RAM, which is great for demanding tasks, but it's less portable and offers a shorter battery life of 4 hours of typical usage.
Gaming and AI
6.2
8.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18, with its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, offers a vastly superior gaming and 3D experience compared to the Dell XPS 13 which comes with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. While the Dell offers a decent visual experience for everyday tasks, the Razer's dedicated gaming GPU and faster screen make it better suited for high-end gaming and graphically intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
9.3
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell XPS 13 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 outperforms the Dell XPS 13 for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a significantly more powerful GPU, essential for demanding tasks and software, in addition to a higher quality screen. However, the XPS 13 offers greater portability and less operating noise than the larger, more power-intensive Razer Blade 18.
Content Creation
7.7
8.6
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 is 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
8.5
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Dell XPS 13 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.9
13.4in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
442.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell XPS 13 offers a bright, high-resolution display which renders sharp text and vibrant images, while the Razer Blade 18 provides an equally impressive viewing experience with crisp visuals and brighter illumination. When it comes to engineering and design, the Razer Blade 18's display covers a wider range of colors, essential for precision work, whereas the XPS 13, while still high quality, may not match the Blade's color fidelity. However, neither is optimal for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates which can cause motion blur and aren't as smooth as panels designed for gaming, which often have higher refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
18.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$850
$3,200
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell XPS 13 has a price of $850 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $3,200.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 and Razer Blade 18 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 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $3,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.59 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1250U | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 442 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
Razer Blade 18
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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