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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and a higher-quality display, the Dell XPS 13 Plus could suit your needs; however, it comes at a higher price. For longer battery life and better value, consider the HP Spectre x360. The XPS 13 Plus provides more RAM, which is better for intensive tasks, yet both have the same storage capacity and high-resolution touchscreens. While the Spectre x360 may be less portable due to being heavier, it compensates with more available ports and a better webcam. Both are fine for general use and are equipped with similar integrated graphics, making either capable but not ideal for heavy gaming or demanding 3D tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- The HP Spectre x360 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
7.6
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a high resolution and brightness that makes it ideal for general use and detailed work in engineering and design due to its strong color accuracy. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D because it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and gameplay. The HP Spectre x360, while also providing a sharp and bright display for general usage and adept color rendering for engineering and design tasks, similarly offers a less optimal experience for gaming and 3D activities due to its lower refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.2
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out for general use with its lighter weight and compact size enhancing portability, along with a higher RAM capacity which supports smoother multitasking; however, the HP Spectre x360 offers more versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible with a larger screen and longer battery life, making it suitable for a variety of different modes of use.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is equipped with an OLED display and the HP Spectre x360 has an IPS screen, both having the same screen refresh rate, which is good for immersive gaming and 3D rendering experiences; however, the OLED offers deeper blacks and more vibrant colors. Both laptops use integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which can handle gaming and 3D tasks well, but dedicated GPUs would offer superior performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.0
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 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is equipped with a higher RAM capacity and a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and color coverage which contributes to its very good suitability for engineering and design tasks, while HP Spectre x360 offers a larger screen with a bright IPS display but less color accuracy and lower RAM which still makes it good for such tasks. Despite both having similar CPUs and integrated GPUs, the XPS 13 Plus's advantages are a better fit for the demands of professional engineering and design software, though the Spectre x360's larger screen and longer battery life can be beneficial for extended use and presentations.
Content Creation
8.3
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and HP Spectre x360 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.
Software Development
8.3
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and HP Spectre x360 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | HP Spectre x360 |
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'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 4.74 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 9.66" | |
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 | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 406 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
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 Spectre x360
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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