Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 vs. Surface Laptop 4 13.5”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and Surface Laptop 4 13.5” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 over Surface Laptop 4 13.5”.
Surface Laptop 4 13.5” Pros
Reasons that Surface Laptop 4 13.5” is better than Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Surface Laptop 4 13.5” has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and Surface Laptop 4 13.5”.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Dimensions | 11.69” x 8.15” x 0.56” (297 x 207 x 14.35 mm) | 12.1” x 8.8” x 0.57” (308 mm x 223 mm x 14.5 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg) |
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Display | Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 13.5 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
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Memory |
| 8GB 16GB 32GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4X RAM |
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| 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB Removable M.2 NVMe SSD |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology |
Battery | Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Size | 51 Wh (4-cell smart lithium-ion) | 45.8 Wh |
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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 9310 2-in-1 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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| Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial |
Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
Inking | - | Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency |
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More | - | Supports Surface Dial Supports off-screen interaction only |
Key Features | Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 | Surface Laptop 4 13.5” |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 13 9310 2-in-1, a 13.4-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 4 13.5” was introduced by Microsoft about a year later in early-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1185G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 has a 13.4-inch display which is quite similar size to the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 4 13.5”. In addition, the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 weighs 2.9 lbs. about 3% heavier than the 2.79 lbs. Surface Laptop 4 13.5”. Moreover, measured at 11.69” x 8.15” x 0.56”, the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 is slightly more portable than the Surface Laptop 4 13.5” at 12.1” x 8.8” x 0.57”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For Surface Laptop 4 13.5”, it supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Like Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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