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XPS 13 (2024)
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ThinkBook 13x
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 (2024)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Excellent portability

Key differences

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Screen Quality

7.9
XPS 13 (2024)
ThinkBook 13x
8.2
13.4in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Battery

10.0 Hours
XPS 13 (2024)
ThinkBook 13x
8.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

8.5
XPS 13 (2024)
ThinkBook 13x
7.6
The Dell XPS 13 (2024) has very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
XPS 13 (2024)
ThinkBook 13x
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 (2024) to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.

Gaming and AI

6.5
XPS 13 (2024)
ThinkBook 13x
6.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Dell XPS 13 (2024) are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.9
XPS 13 (2024)
ThinkBook 13x
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Dell XPS 13 (2024) are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.1
XPS 13 (2024)
ThinkBook 13x
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 (2024) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.8
XPS 13 (2024)
ThinkBook 13x
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Dell XPS 13 (2024) are both good for software development.

Portability

Very Good
XPS 13 (2024)
ThinkBook 13x
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
13.5in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13x to have excellent portability, while the Dell XPS 13 (2024) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,399
XPS 13 (2024)
ThinkBook 13x
$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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.

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How the Dell XPS 13 (2024) and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell XPS 13 (2024)Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Dell XPS 13 (2024)Lenovo ThinkBook 13x

GENERAL

Price
$1,399
$1,399
Release Date
February 20, 2024January 30, 2024
Overall Dimensions
11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6''11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5''
Weight
3.7 lbs2.7 lbs
Width
11.62"11.6"
Depth
7.84"8.1"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core Ultra 5 125H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
10 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
55 Wh74 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.4"13.5"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12002880 x 1920
Refresh Rate
120Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
500 nits500 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/107.6/10
Portability Score
8.9/109.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/108.4/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
00
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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."

Get a great deal on the Dell XPS 13 (2024) or the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x

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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