Dell XPS 13 (DX13260) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceMicrosoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)
- Battery and ChargingMicrosoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)
- PortabilityDell XPS 13 (DX13260)
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Dell XPS 13 (DX13260) Intel Core 5 320, Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) Snapdragon X Elite. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads on RAM: 16 GB against 8 GB. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads on Battery: 54 Wh against 52 Wh.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)
55% – 51%
Thin & Light
Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)
81% – 45%
Battery Life
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)
69% – 55%
Content Creation
Even
55% – 57%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
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| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Snapdragon X Elite |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Battery | 52 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Snapdragon X Elite |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 13.4 inç | 13.8 inç |
| Resolution | No data | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel Type | No data | IPS (touch) |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 52 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Adapter Power | 65 W | 65 W |
| Portability | ||
| Weight | 1 kg | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm | 17.5 mm |
| Upgradability | ||
| RAM Upgradable | No data | No (soldered) |
| M.2 Slot | No data | 1 |
The two products are level on the compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.