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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is more expensive, but offers a higher resolution OLED touchscreen, a larger battery, and superior portability due to its smaller size and much lighter weight. It has excellent color coverage, making it suitable for tasks that require color accuracy. The HP Omen 17 is less expensive with a lower resolution IPS screen and no touchscreen, but has a more powerful graphics card, making it better for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It's heavier and less portable, but includes an Ethernet port for wired network connections and more display outputs. The Dell is optimal for general use and tasks requiring color accuracy and portability, while the HP is tailored for performance-intensive tasks and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- 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 Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.8
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 17 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out for general use thanks to its higher RAM and vibrant OLED screen, complemented by its lightweight and compact design which makes it highly portable with decent battery life. Contrastingly, the HP Omen 17 offers more storage and a larger screen with higher refresh rates suited for gaming and intensive tasks but falls short in portability and battery life due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
6.4
9.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it ideal for fast-paced games and visual rendering. The Dell XPS 13 Plus, while offering decent graphics with an Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU and a visually stunning OLED display, lags behind in performance for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the HP Omen 17.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is favored for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen and substantial RAM, which enhance intricate visual tasks and multitasking, despite its less powerful integrated GPU. Conversely, the HP Omen 17 is also suitable for such tasks with a larger screen, high performance CPU and a powerful discrete GPU, making it well-suited for GPU-intensive work, albeit at the expense of portability.
Software Development
8.3
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the HP Omen 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
7.9
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the HP Omen 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you prioritize a vibrant and sharp display for tasks like browsing, watching videos, and document editing, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a high-resolution, bright screen well-suited for these needs. For engineering and design work where accurate color reproduction is crucial, the Dell XPS 13 Plus excels due to its wide color coverage. However, if you're into fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering, the HP Omen 17 may be less appealing as its lower refresh rate doesn't match the smoother visuals of displays designed specifically for those activities.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 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
$2,099
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and HP Omen 17 are both very 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.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $2,099 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 Omen 17
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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