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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is higher-priced but offers a significantly more robust performance with a powerful processor, ample storage, and a large amount of memory, making it well-suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It also has a high-resolution OLED touchscreen and good portability due to its smaller size and lower weight. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop is more budget-friendly and features a larger screen size, but with a lower resolution IPS display and less powerful CPU and GPU. This laptop is adequate for general use and less demanding tasks but may not perform as well for more resource-intensive activities. Additionally, the HP has longer battery life and includes a number pad, which might be useful for data entry. However, it's heavier and might not be as easy to carry around as the Dell. Choose the Dell for high performance in demanding situations and the HP for everyday tasks and budget-friendliness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
6.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers superior general use experience due to its high-quality OLED screen, strong CPU performance, and ample RAM, which contribute to excellent portability and battery life. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop delivers a fair experience with its more modest CPU and RAM, less vibrant IPS screen, and lower battery life, despite a somewhat higher portability score due to its larger size.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus outperforms the HP 15" Laptop in gaming and 3D applications due to its superior integrated graphics, the Intel Iris Xe, compared to the more basic Intel UHD Graphics in the HP. Additionally, the OLED screen with higher resolution on the Dell provides a more visually captivating experience, a principal attribute for gaming, versus the HP's standard IPS display at a lower resolution.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus outshines the HP 15" Laptop for engineering and design use due mainly to its superior CPU, higher RAM, and more advanced GPU, which are vital for demanding tasks and software typical in these fields. Additionally, the Dell's higher quality OLED screen with greater resolution and color accuracy provides a more precise and detailed visual experience compared to the HP's standard IPS display, making it better suited for design work where screen clarity is critical.
Content Creation
8.3
6.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
8.3
6.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
8.4
6.3
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a screen with higher resolution and brightness, providing crisp and vibrant visuals that are key for both everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, plus it covers a wide range of colors, which is crucial for accuracy in design. However, its refresh rate isn't high enough to support the smooth graphics needed for gaming and 3D applications. Whereas the HP 15" Laptop's screen offers adequate brightness and resolution for routine tasks and sufficient color representation for some design work, but it also falls short for gaming and 3D because of its lower refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 6 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
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$375
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $375.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | HP 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $375 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
HP 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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