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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and high-resolution displays are important for you, and you don't mind spending more, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is an excellent choice with its smaller size and OLED screen. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen and a full-size keyboard with a number pad, which might be preferable for productivity tasks, and it comes at a lower price point. For tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, neither laptops are the top choices as they both use integrated graphics, but they handle general use and engineering tasks well. Remember, the Dell tends to have better build quality and screen colors, but the HP Envy's larger screen could be more comfortable for multitasking and watching content. Both laptops have similar battery life, but the Dell is significantly lighter, making it much more travel-friendly. 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 Envy 17
- The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus boasts a higher resolution OLED display, more RAM, and is lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability and making it ideal for extensive usage on the go, although it sacrifices battery life. In contrast, the HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen with a lower resolution IPS display and less RAM, which may reduce performance compared to the Dell, but it usually comes at a lower price point, making it a cost-effective option for general use where extreme portability and the highest screen quality are not critical.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is ideal for engineering and design due to its higher RAM capacity, which facilitates complex task handling, and its OLED screen boasts superior resolution and color accuracy, which is crucial for meticulous design work.
Content Creation
8.3
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy 17 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
8.3
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the HP Envy 17 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
8.4
6.8
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a high-resolution display with vibrant color accuracy, which makes it excellent for engineering and design tasks that require precise color representation. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother visuals are crucial. In contrast, the HP Envy 17 provides an all-around good visual experience for general use and professional design work, but like the Dell, its gaming performance is compromised by the screen's refresh rate limitations.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the HP Envy 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$1,000
$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 Envy 17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and HP Envy 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers better gaming and 3D capabilities largely due to its high-quality OLED screen with superior color accuracy and contrast ratio, which enhances visual experience important in these applications. In contrast, while the HP Envy 17 shares a similar GPU which is adequate for some gaming and 3D tasks, its larger IPS display has lower resolution and color accuracy, resulting in a less immersive experience compared to the Dell.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the HP Envy 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | HP Envy 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 5.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 15.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
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 | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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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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 Envy 17
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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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