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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) depends on your priorities. The Dell is more portable and suitable for general use with higher RAM for multitasking, a breathtaking 4K OLED touchscreen, at a lighter weight. If you need stronger gaming or 3D rendering capabilities, the Razer with its high-end graphics card and faster refresh rate screen is better. However, it's heavier which impacts portability. Both have similar battery life and storage with the Razer offering double the Dell's capacity. They're both at a similar upper midrange price. 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 (2023)
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus, with its integrated Intel graphics, is suitable for some gaming and 3D applications but is less powerful compared to the Razer Blade 14, which boasts a superior dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, vital for higher performance in gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.9
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for engineering and design, and software development, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you prioritize a sharp and bright display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Dell XPS 13 Plus has an edge with its high resolution and luminous panel. For engineers and designers who need accurate color representation for their work, both laptops offer displays with considerable color coverage, but the XPS may have a slight advantage in delivering a broader color spectrum. However, for gamers and those into 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops mean neither will provide the smooth visuals you'd get from a dedicated gaming laptop, although Razer's brand focus might make the Blade 14 the more optimized choice within these constraints.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,849
$2,137
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,137.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is equipped with a powerful CPU, a large amount of RAM, and a high-resolution OLED screen, making it suitable for heavy-duty tasks in engineering and design while also being quite light and thin for portability. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) includes an even more powerful GPU and a high-refresh-rate screen which, alongside its top-tier CPU and substantial RAM, make it a formidable option for both design applications and gaming, albeit with a heavier chassis and less screen clarity compared to the Dell.
Content Creation
8.3
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
9.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 (2023) 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $2,137 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | Iris Xe G7 | RTX 4060 (140 W) | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | Yes | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 8/10 | |
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 (2023)
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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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