Dell XPS 13 9310 vs. Surface Laptop 4 15”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 13 9310 and Surface Laptop 4 15” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 13 9310 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9310 is better than Surface Laptop 4 15”.
Dell XPS 13 9310 weighed 2.64 pounds, 23% lighter than the 3.40 pounds Surface Laptop 4 15”.
Weight | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop 4 15” |
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Pound | 2.64 lbs. | 3.40 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.20 kg | 1.54 kg |
Surface Laptop 4 15” Pros
Reasons that Surface Laptop 4 15” is better than Dell XPS 13 9310.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Surface Laptop 4 15” has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell XPS 13 9310.
Surface Laptop 4 15” has a 15-inch screen size 11% larger than the 13.4-inch Dell XPS 13 9310.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 13 9310 and Surface Laptop 4 15”.
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 | Surface Laptop 4 15” |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop 4 15” |
Dimensions | 11.64” x 7.82” x 0.58” (295.65 x 198.68 x 14.8mm) | 13.4” x 9.6” x 0.57” (339.5 mm x 244 mm x 14.69 mm) |
Weight |
| 3.40 lb (1,542 g) |
Colors |
| Metal Matte Black Platinum |
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Display | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop 4 15” |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 15 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop 4 15” |
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop 4 15” |
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Memory |
| 8GB 16GB 32GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4X RAM |
Storage |
| 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB Removable M.2 NVMe SSD |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop 4 15” |
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 | Surface Laptop 4 15” |
Size | 52 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 | Surface Laptop 4 15” |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Built-in Apps |
| Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial |
Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop 4 15” |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop 4 15” |
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 | Surface Laptop 4 15” |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 13 9310, a 13.4-inch machine, in late-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 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 15” 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 has a 13.4-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 15”. In addition, The Dell XPS 13 9310 weighs 2.64 lbs. about 28% lighter than the 3.40 lbs. Surface Laptop 4 15”. Moreover, measured at 11.64” x 7.82” x 0.58”, the Dell XPS 13 9310 is much more portable than the Surface Laptop 4 15” at 13.4” x 9.6” x 0.57”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 13 9310 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 15”, it supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Like Dell XPS 13 9310, 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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