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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is often somewhat more expensive and offers higher RAM, an OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it better for tasks requiring color precision and overall performance. On the other hand, the Razer Book costs less and has a lower RAM but boasts a longer battery life and is slightly heavier. Both have similar storage, use 11th generation Intel processors, and have touchscreens. The Dell has a higher portability score and better screen for general use, while the Razer might be more suitable for longer usage away from power outlets. Both are not designed for intensive gaming but can handle general use, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks adequately. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out for general use with its higher RAM capacity, aiding in multitasking, and an OLED screen with higher resolution for crisper visuals, albeit with a slightly lower battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which still provides a commendable balance of good performance capabilities and excellent battery life, backed by a sharp IPS screen, making it also suitable for general use. Both are portable and similar in size, but the XPS 13 Plus is slightly lighter, while the Razer Book 13 offsets with better heat management and quieter operation, factors that contribute to its appeal.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out for engineering and design tasks with its more powerful CPU, higher RAM capacity, and an OLED screen that offers superior color accuracy and contrast, catering to intensive computational and visual demands. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while also good for similar tasks, has a less powerful CPU and half the RAM of the XPS 13 Plus, but compensates with better portability due to its longer battery life and slightly lower weight, along with a commendable IPS display which excels in brightness.
Content Creation
8.3
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 is 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
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the Razer Book 13 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.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.3
13.4in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is renowned for its higher resolution and brighter display, which enhances the experience for general use and precision work such as engineering and design by producing sharper images and vibrant colors. Its color coverage, including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, is broader, ensuring that designers and engineers see accurate colors as they work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suited for immersive gaming or 3D applications where smoother motion is key for a good experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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.
Cost
$1,849
$1,389
$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 Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers better suitability for gaming and 3D tasks mainly because it has a superior screen with higher resolution and OLED technology, which provides more vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In contrast, the Razer Book 13, while still capable, has a lower-resolution IPS screen, which may not deliver the same level of visual fidelity especially important in gaming and 3D applications.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
13.4in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Razer Book 13 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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