Dell XPS 13 9305 vs. 2021 ROG Strix G17: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell XPS 13 9305 and 2021 ROG Strix G17 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Dell XPS 13 9305 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9305 is better than 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Supports faster memory
Dell XPS 13 9305 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Memory type and speed
Dell XPS 13 9305 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
2021 ROG Strix G17 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 47% lighter
Dell XPS 13 9305 weighed 2.84 pounds, 47% lighter than the 5.29 pounds 2021 ROG Strix G17.
| Weight | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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| Pound | 2.84 lbs. | 5.29 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.29 kg | 2.40 kg |
2021 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G17 is better than Dell XPS 13 9305.
Much faster CPU performance
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 70% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell XPS 13 9305.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ROG Strix G17 - AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
7,663
2021 ROG Strix G17 - AMD Ryzen 7-5800H
7,098
2021 ROG Strix G17 - AMD Ryzen 7-4800H
6,440
2021 ROG Strix G17 - AMD Ryzen 5-5600H
5,476
Dell XPS 13 9305 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell XPS 13 9305 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell XPS 13 9305 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Supports larger memory
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell XPS 13 9305. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9305.
Max system memory size
2021 ROG Strix G17
32 GB
Dell XPS 13 9305
16 GB
Upgradable memory
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Dell XPS 13 9305 since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | Onboard | x2 |
| Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP vs. integrated
30% larger display
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 30% larger than the 13.3-inch Dell XPS 13 9305.
Display size
2021 ROG Strix G17
17.3-inch
Dell XPS 13 9305
13.3-inch
Has two more ports and slots
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 has more ports and slots count than the Dell XPS 13 9305. It has eight versus six amount of ports and slots on the Dell XPS 13 9305.
| Ports | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | No | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | Yes | No |
| microSD card slot | Yes | No |
| power port | No | Yes |
| RJ-45 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | No |
| USB-A | No | Yes x3 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Total | 6 | 8 |
More versatile connectivity
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell XPS 13 9305. It has six versus four commonly used ports and slots on the Dell XPS 13 9305.
| Ports | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
|---|---|---|
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | No | Yes |
| microSD card slot | Yes | No |
| power port | No | Yes |
| RJ-45 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | No |
| USB-A | No | Yes |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Release Date | Available in February 2021 | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
| Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
| Dimensions | 11.88 x 7.84 x 0.31 - 0.46 in (301.76 x 199.24 x 7.80 - 11.63mm) | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.84 - 0.97” (395 x 282 x 21.4 - 24.6 mm) |
| Weight | 2.84 lbs (1.29 kg) | 5.29 lbs (2.40 kg) |
| Colors | Platinum silver with black carbon fiber interior | Original Black Eclipse Gray |
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Display | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
| Size | 13.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
 Left (3)
Right (3)
|  Left (3)
Back (5)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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| Memory | 8GB 16GB 4267 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x SDRAM | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
| Discrete Graphics | - |
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| Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe® 3x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 32 Gbps. | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots. |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
| Wi-Fi | Rivet Killer AX1650W Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna |
| Bluetooth | Rivet Killer AX1650W › Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
| Size | 52 Wh 4-cell smart lithium-ion | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours on FHD panel | Up to 12 hours of video playback. |
| Power Supply | 45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter 20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A |
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Software | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
| OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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| Built-in Apps |
| Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles |
Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
| Camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps. | No Built-in camera. |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
| Sensors |
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| Security |
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Key Features | Dell XPS 13 9305 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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