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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a laptop with a traditional form factor and slightly better portability along with a lower price, the Dell XPS 13 can be a good option. However, its display is less vibrant compared to the Samsung. On the other hand, if a touchscreen, more vibrant OLED display, and slightly better battery capacity are more important for you, despite being a bit less portable and usually a bit more expensive, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 could fit your needs better. Neither are particularly suitable for intensive gaming, but both should handle general use, engineering, and light 3D tasks well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2
7.7
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
442.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 provides a balance with its high resolution and bright display, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering tasks, despite lacking in wider color ranges for more precise design work. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 stands out with a display offering both high resolution and wide color gamut coverage, essential for accurate color work in engineering and design, though both laptops won’t satisfy gamers or 3D designers due to their lower refresh rates. For gaming and 3D rendering, both laptops fall short as the lower refresh rates can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The Dell XPS 13 has very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$850
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell XPS 13 has a price of $850 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
442.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell XPS 13 are both good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 with its high-quality CPU, ample RAM, crisp IPS screen, and lightweight design delivers excellent portability and battery life, suitable for general tasks; however, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360's OLED touchscreen makes it versatile as a laptop or tablet, also providing solid performance and screen quality, though it's slightly heavier, which could affect portability. Both have similar storage and memory, excellent CPUs, and great battery life, but the XPS 13's portability and screen brightness contrast with the Galaxy Book3 360's convertible form and vibrant OLED display.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell XPS 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 both have integrated GPUs, which are typically less powerful for gaming and 3D applications when compared to dedicated gaming GPUs, and their screen refresh rates are standard at 60Hz, which is lower than the higher refresh rates that can benefit fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.6
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell XPS 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high-quality IPS screen and efficient Intel i7 processor paired with integrated graphics, making it powerful for various applications while being lightweight and highly portable.
Content Creation
7.7
7.8
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell XPS 13 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
7.7
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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
10.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 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.
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How the Dell XPS 13 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.59 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1250U | Intel i7-1360P | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 442 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | |
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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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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Adam Speight | July 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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