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XPS 13 (2024)
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 (2024)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Very good battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Pulse GL66
  • Good for gaming and AI

Key differences

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General Use

8.0
XPS 13 (2024)
Pulse GL66
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
245.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 (2024) is very good for general use, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.

Gaming and AI

6.5
XPS 13 (2024)
Pulse GL66
7.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Pulse GL66 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 (2024) is only fair.

Content Creation

8.1
XPS 13 (2024)
Pulse GL66
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.

Software Development

7.8
XPS 13 (2024)
Pulse GL66
7.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 (2024) and MSI Pulse GL66 are both good for software development, though the Dell XPS 13 (2024) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

7.9
XPS 13 (2024)
Pulse GL66
6.8
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
245.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 has a better screen than the MSI Pulse GL66 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

10.0 Hours
XPS 13 (2024)
Pulse GL66
4.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Pulse GL66 has 4 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
XPS 13 (2024)
Pulse GL66
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell XPS 13 (2024) has very good portability, while the MSI Pulse GL66 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

8.5
XPS 13 (2024)
Pulse GL66
7.4
The Dell XPS 13 (2024) has very good build quality, while the MSI Pulse GL66 has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

7.9
XPS 13 (2024)
Pulse GL66
7.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 (2024) and MSI Pulse GL66 are both good for engineering and design.

Cost

$1,399
XPS 13 (2024)
Pulse GL66
$1,399
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Dell XPS 13 (2024) has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Pulse GL66 costs $1,399.

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How the Dell XPS 13 (2024) and the MSI Pulse GL66 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell XPS 13 (2024)MSI Pulse GL66
Dell XPS 13 (2024)MSI Pulse GL66

GENERAL

Price
$1,399
$1,399
Release Date
February 20, 2024March 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.94''
Weight
3.7 lbs4.63 lbs
Width
11.62"14.13"
Depth
7.84"10.2"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel i7-11800H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
10 Hours4 Hours
Battery Capacity
55 Wh53 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.4"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
500 nits245 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.9/107.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/108/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
03
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
31
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Dell XPS 13 (2024)

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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."

MSI Pulse GL66

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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"The MSI Pulse GL66 has a lot of potential for improvement. Although the RTX 3060 is only able to use 105 watts, we still liked the gaming performance, particularly since this also makes the Pulse comfortably efficient but not slow by any means. Neither the dark display with its lame response times, nor USB 2.0 or the lack of Thunderbolt will please real gamers. The use of a sticker factory seal, which is at least questionable, also won't inspire any enthusiasm. It is obvious that the laptop is really designed for price-conscious gamers."

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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 MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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