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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a sleek design that's usually slightly less expensive than the Razer Blade 14, with an impressive OLED screen and lightweight portability ideal for general use and those preferring a touch screen. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is designed for gaming, featuring a powerful graphics card and a faster screen refresh rate suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks; however, it's heavier and comes at a premium price. So, if your focus is gaming or high-performance tasks and you're okay with a higher price and less portability, go for the Razer Blade 14, otherwise, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is great for everyday use with its portability and lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for software development
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Razer Blade 14 are suitable for gaming and 3D applications because they possess powerful GPUs and high-quality screens. The Razer Blade 14, with a higher refresh rate and a dedicated Nvidia GPU, is particularly optimized for gaming, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus provides a high-resolution OLED screen for vivid visuals, albeit with a lower refresh rate and an integrated GPU that's less powerful than the Razer's.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.0
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Razer Blade 14 both offer screens with high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks where text clarity and image vibrancy are key. For engineering and design, these laptops have displays that cover a wide range of colors, essential for accuracy in visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates mean these screens are less smooth during fast-moving scenes, which is a critical aspect of immersive gameplay.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 14 has very good portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is highly regarded for general use due to its top-tier CPU and abundant RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and fast performance, combined with its high-resolution OLED touchscreen display which offers vibrant colors and clarity. In comparison, the Razer Blade 14's ample storage and robust battery complement its powerful CPU, while its superior speaker quality and more manageable heat and fan noise enhance the overall user experience for various day-to-day tasks. Both laptops are highly portable, though the XPS 13 Plus boasts a slightly longer battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is lauded for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel CPU, ample RAM, and superior OLED screen with high resolution and color accuracy, making it ideal for detail-oriented tasks. The Razer Blade 14 stands out with its high-performance AMD CPU, dedicated Nvidia GPU for demanding graphics work, and an IPS screen with high refresh rate, though it has less RAM and a lower screen resolution compared to the Dell. Both laptops offer high portability and quality keyboards but have distinct advantages in processing and display technology suited for complex engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.3
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to be very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Razer Blade 14 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14" | |
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 | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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."
Razer Blade 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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