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The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a higher-performing processor and more RAM, which makes it suitable for more intensive tasks such as engineering or heavy multitasking. It is also equipped with a high-resolution OLED display, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks, beneficial for tasks that require color accuracy. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a slightly larger screen and a durable build often associated with business laptops, but with a lower screen resolution and a less powerful processor than the Dell. The Yoga's 360-degree hinge offers the flexibility of a tablet, which can be useful for presentations or note-taking. If battery life is a concern, the Dell has a slightly larger capacity, which might translate into longer usage between charges. As both laptops are similarly priced, your decision should be based on whether you prioritize performance and display quality with the Dell or the versatility and business features of the Lenovo. 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 battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.2
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is highly regarded for general use due to its combination of a powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-resolution OLED screen, and good portability, although its battery life is considerable. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is also good for everyday tasks with its decent CPU, sufficient RAM, and a high-quality IPS screen that supports versatile 2-in-1 usage, while being slightly lighter and more portable but with less compelling screen resolution and color space coverage.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus outperforms in engineering and design thanks to its superior processor, double the RAM, and a higher-quality OLED screen, which is vital for intensive tasks that benefit from strong processing power and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while also capable for engineering work, offers a less powerful CPU and half the memory, but tends to favor portability and has a 2-in-1 convertible design which could be preferable for on-the-go use and presentations.
Content Creation
8.3
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3
13.4in
SIZE
13.5in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a screen with high resolution and brightness, as well as covering a wide range of colors, making it excellent for precise engineering and design work where color accuracy matters but falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga provides a good balance with its display that performs well under diverse lighting conditions for general use and maintains decent color fidelity for engineering and design, but like the Dell, it's not optimized for the high frame rates sought after in gaming and 3D rendering. The priority given to screen attributes like fine detail and color spectrum in both laptops serves the needs of general use and professional design but fails to cater to the fast-refresh demands of immersive gaming experiences.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Cost
$1,849
$725
$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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is better for gaming and 3D applications because it comes with a higher performance graphics unit, thanks to the Intel i7-1280P Iris Xe, compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga's Intel i5-1130G7 Iris Xe. Additionally, the Dell's OLED screen provides superior screen quality with better contrast and color coverage, which enhances the visual experience for gaming and 3D tasks, compared to the Lenovo's IPS screen which has a lower color coverage and contrast ratio.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
13.5in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Dell XPS 13 Plus both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
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 | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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."
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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 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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