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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a balance of portability, high-resolution OLED touchscreen, and good battery life for general use; it's more affordable but has less raw power than the Razer Blade 18. The Razer Blade 18 delivers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, with a powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, yet it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. Consider the Dell if you prioritize portability and value; choose the Razer if you need a performance powerhouse and are willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
9.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality OLED screen with excellent color accuracy and contrast. The Razer Blade 18, however, excels with a more robust Intel i9 CPU, superior Nvidia RTX GPU for demanding graphics tasks, and a larger, high-refresh rate screen, although its greater weight and size make it less portable than the XPS 13 Plus.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.9
13.4in
SIZE
18.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Razer Blade 18 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 18 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
For general use, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a crisp, bright display with high resolution, making text and images appear sharp and vivid, which is great for everyday tasks like browsing and office work, while the Razer Blade 18 has similar qualities, providing a pleasant viewing experience for daily activities. In engineering and design, the Dell's display covers a wide range of colors, providing accuracy essential for professional work, but the Razer Blade 18 also excels with a display that reproduces colors faithfully. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D tasks as they lack high refresh rates, which are key for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, although the Razer Blade 18 might still offer a suitable experience for less demanding games.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
18.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,849
$3,200
$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 18 costs $3,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a balance of performance and portability with its powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, high-resolution OLED screen, and longer battery life suitable for general use, all within a lightweight and compact design. Conversely, the Razer Blade 18, while also providing impressive performance through its robust CPU and RAM, larger and fast-refreshing IPS screen with good color accuracy, and substantial storage, is less portable due to its larger size, heavier weight, and shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use but potentially more suitable for stationary workspaces where power is readily available.
Content Creation
8.3
8.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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 18 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 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $3,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i9-13950HX | |
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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 18" | |
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 | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 | |
Shopping
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 18
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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