Dell XPS 13 9310 vs. Surface Laptop SE: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 13 9310 and Surface Laptop SE 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 SE.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell XPS 13 9310 has a 312% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Celeron N4120 inside Surface Laptop SE.
Dell XPS 13 9310 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Laptop SE. It supports up to 32GB versus 8GB of system memory on the Surface Laptop SE.
Dell XPS 13 9310 supports a faster memory speed than the Surface Laptop SE. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the Surface Laptop SE.
Dell XPS 13 9310 has a 13.4-inch screen size 15% larger than the 11.6-inch Surface Laptop SE.
Surface Laptop SE Pros
Reasons that Surface Laptop SE is better than Dell XPS 13 9310.
2021 vs. 2020
Surface Laptop SE weighed 2.45 pounds, 8% lighter than the 2.64 pounds Dell XPS 13 9310.
Weight | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop SE |
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Pound | 2.64 lbs. | 2.45 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.20 kg | 1.11 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop SE |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | - | Introduced on November 9, 2021 |
Pricing |
| Starting at $249.99 |
Applicable Models |
| - |
Generations | - |
Exterior | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop SE |
Dimensions | 11.64” x 7.82” x 0.58” (295.65 x 198.68 x 14.8mm) | 11.17” x 7.6” x 0.70” (283.70 x 193.05 x 17.85 mm) |
Weight |
| 2.45 lbs. (1,112.4 g) |
Colors |
| Glacier |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop SE |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 11.6 Inches |
Info |
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Ports | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop SE |
Left (2)
Right (2)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop SE |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 4GB 8GB 2400 MHz DDR4 Memory |
Storage |
| 64GB 128GB eMMC |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop SE |
Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi 5 (2x2): IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compatible. |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 LE technology |
Battery | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop SE |
Size | 52 Wh (4-cell smart lithium-ion) | 35Wh |
Battery Life |
| Up to 16 hours of typical device usage |
Power Supply | 45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter 20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A | 45W Barrel type power adapter |
Software | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop SE |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 11 SE |
Built-in Apps |
| Microsoft 365 for Education |
Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop SE |
Camera |
| 1MP Front facing camera With up to 720p 30fps video |
Audio |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop SE |
Inking | - | Not Support |
Sensors |
| 1 x Hall-effect Sensor |
Security |
| TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security |
In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | One-year limited hardware warranty |
More | - | Exterior
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Key Features | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Surface Laptop SE |
At Glance |
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 11.6-inch Surface Laptop SE was introduced by Microsoft about a year later in late-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Celeron N4120 with a boost clock speed up to 2.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 600 (12 Execution Units, 200 → 700 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell XPS 13 9310 has a 13.4-inch display which is slightly larger than the 11.6-inch Surface Laptop SE. In addition, the Dell XPS 13 9310 weighs 2.64 lbs. about 7% heavier than the 2.45 lbs. Surface Laptop SE. Moreover, measured at 11.64” x 7.82” x 0.58”, the Dell XPS 13 9310 is slightly more portable than the Surface Laptop SE at 11.17” x 7.6” x 0.7”.
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 SE, it supports up to 8GB 2400 MHz DDR4 memory. Like Dell XPS 13 9310, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users.
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