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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance during intensive tasks such as 3D rendering or machine learning and are also interested in gaming, the Razer Blade 17 stands out with its powerful graphics card. However, it is heavier and has a lower battery life, which impacts its portability. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 Plus, while less expensive, offers good general performance and is lightweight, making it more portable and suitable for everyday tasks and work on the go. Its smaller screen and absence of dedicated graphics make it less ideal for gaming or extremely graphics-intensive work. 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 Razer Blade 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17, with its Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, offers superior gaming and 3D performance compared to the Dell XPS 13 Plus which has an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics card and a lower screen refresh rate. The Razer's more powerful GPU and faster screen make it well-suited for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
9.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers solid performance for engineering and design with its high RAM capacity and capable CPU, complemented by a high-resolution OLED screen that ensures sharp, color-accurate visuals. However, the Razer Blade 17 stands out with a superior dedicated Nvidia GPU and a larger high-resolution screen, allowing for more demanding engineering tasks and design work, though it's less portable and has a heavier build.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.6
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Razer Blade 17 for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
For general use, the Dell XPS 13 Plus boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and luminosity, offering clarity and comfort for everyday tasks, while the Razer Blade 17 also provides a crisp, bright screen optimal for various applications beyond gaming. Engineers and designers would find the Dell XPS 13 Plus's wide color gamuts beneficial for precision in color-sensitive work, a feature the Razer Blade 17 also supports well, ensuring accurate visual representation. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and responsiveness, critical for fast-paced interactive environments.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,849
$4,300
$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 Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is well-suited for general use thanks to its high-resolution OLED screen, excellent portability with a light weight and compact size, and a commendable battery life; it also has solid performance for everyday tasks with a capable CPU and plenty of RAM. The Razer Blade 17, while also great for general use, shines with its larger, high-refresh-rate screen and significantly more powerful graphics capabilities, which makes it better for demanding applications and gaming, though it's less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.3
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for software development.
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 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 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."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
Get a great deal on the Dell XPS 13 Plus or the Razer Blade 17
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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