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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is more expensive and offers better performance with more storage and memory, suited for intensive engineering tasks and 3D/machine learning applications, along with a high-resolution OLED touchscreen. However, it is less portable than the LG Ultra 13, which is more budget-friendly and weighs less, making it easier to carry around. The LG has less storage and memory, which might not be as powerful for demanding tasks but still competent for general use. Both have similar battery life, but the LG Ultra 13 has a more traditional design and it operates at a standard resolution without a touchscreen. If your workflow involves graphics-heavy software or multitasking, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is preferable. On the other hand, for typical everyday tasks, web browsing, and media consumption, the LG Ultra 13 offers good value and easier portability. 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- The LG Ultra 13 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.2
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 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 LG Ultra 13 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels for general use due to its superior CPU and significantly larger RAM, which offer faster performance and better multitasking, along with a higher resolution OLED screen that enhances overall viewing quality. While the LG Ultra 13 is lighter and thus more portable, its lower RAM and standard IPS screen might not be as suitable for demanding tasks or those requiring greater visual fidelity, despite being adequate for everyday usage.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
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 LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus outshines the LG Ultra 13 in engineering and design tasks primarily because it boasts a much stronger CPU and GPU, double the RAM for handling complex software easily, and a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy for detailed graphics work. While both laptops are similar in portability, the XPS's keyboard and speaker quality also rank higher, contributing to a better overall user experience despite being heavier and possibly generating more operating noise.
Content Creation
8.3
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
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 LG Ultra 13 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
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the LG Ultra 13 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
6.9
13.4in
SIZE
13.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize sharp, clear images and vibrant colors for productivity tasks like browsing and document editing, the Dell XPS 13 Plus with its superior resolution and brightness will outshine the LG Ultra 13. For engineering and design, where accurate color representation matters, the Dell's adherence to professional color gamuts means more precise color work compared to the LG. However, if fast-paced gaming or 3D modelling is your focus, neither laptop’s screen refresh rate is ideal, but the Dell's better resolution and panel type give it a slight edge, even though it's still not optimal for those specific activities.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the LG Ultra 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$529
$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 LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.1
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
8.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is equipped with an Intel Iris Xe GPU which provides better gaming and 3D performance than the less powerful AMD Vega 7 GPU in the LG Ultra 13. Moreover, the Dell offers a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and refresh rate, contributing to a better gaming and 3D experience compared to the LG's IPS display.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
13.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 and Dell XPS 13 Plus both have excellent portability.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 13.3" | |
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 | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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."
LG Ultra 13
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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