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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the MSI Titan GT77, consider that the MSI Titan GT77 offers top-end processing power and graphics performance, making it suitable for intense gaming, 3D design, and machine learning tasks, at the cost of lower portability due to its large size and weight. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a balance between performance and portability at a midrange price, making it a good fit for general use and some engineering tasks, with the benefit of being easier to transport and a higher battery life. If price and portability are your priorities, and your computing needs are more modest, the Dell may serve you well. However, if you need a machine for high-performance tasks and are less concerned about budget and portability, consider the MSI for its powerful components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.4
8.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers portability and excellent screen quality with its OLED display, making it a versatile choice for general use, while the MSI Titan GT77, with its larger screen and more powerful processor and graphics, excels in display and performance but sacrifices battery life and portability, catering to users who prioritize power over mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.4
10.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 excels in gaming and 3D because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a high screen refresh rate, vital for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13 Plus, while adequate for some gaming and 3D applications due to its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, falls short in comparison, especially since it has a lower standard refresh rate designed more for general use than high-end gaming.
Engineering and Design
8.2
10.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 leads for engineering and design owing to its top-tier Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, and a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, crucial for compute-heavy tasks and rendering, complemented by a large Mini LED display that's excellent for detail-oriented work. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13 Plus, while still very capable with its high-end Intel i7 processor and competent integrated graphics, prioritizes portability and has an exceptional OLED screen but may fall short in the most demanding engineering scenarios.
Content Creation
8.3
9.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is very 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
9.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is very 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
9.7
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing between the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the MSI Titan GT77, it's important to weigh your needs against their features. The Dell's strength lies in its portability and high-resolution screen that offers great brightness and color accuracy, making it suitable for everyday use and professional design tasks. However, if gaming or 3D modeling is your focus, the MSI's larger screen with a high refresh rate will provide a smoother experience, despite its bulkier size and reduced portability.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
Poor
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,849
$6,975
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and MSI Titan GT77 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 MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 4 | |
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."
MSI Titan GT77
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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