Dell XPS 13 9333 vs. Surface Pro 1: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 13 9333 and Surface Pro 1 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 13 9333 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9333 is better than Surface Pro 1.
2013 vs. 2012
Intel Core i7-4510U inside Dell XPS 13 9333 has a 31% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-3317U inside Surface Pro 1.
Dell XPS 13 9333 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Pro 1. It supports up to 8GB versus 4GB of system memory on the Surface Pro 1.
Dell XPS 13 9333 has a 13.3-inch screen size 25% larger than the 10.6-inch Surface Pro 1.
Dell XPS 13 9333 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Surface Pro 1. It has four versus three commonly used ports and slots on the Surface Pro 1.
Ports | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
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Mini DisplayPort | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | No |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
power port | Yes | No |
Surface Pro 1 Pros
Reasons that Surface Pro 1 is better than Dell XPS 13 9333.
Surface Pro 1 weighed 2 pounds, 33% lighter than the 2.95 pounds Dell XPS 13 9333.
Weight | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
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Pound | 2.95 lbs. | 2 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 0.91 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
Released | 2013 | 2012 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
Dimensions | 12.44 x 8.07 x 0.24 - 0.71 in (316 x 205 x 6 - 18 mm) Width: 12.44” (316 mm) Depth: 8.07” (205 mm) Height: 0.24- 0.71” (6 - 18 mm) | 10.81” x 6.81” x 0.53” (275 mm x 173 mm x 13.46 mm) Width: 10.81” (275 mm) Height: 6.81” (173 mm) Thickness: 0.53” (13.46 mm) |
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Colors |
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Display | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 10.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
Left (3)
Right (2)
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Right (3)
Bottom (1)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
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Memory |
| 4GB Dual Channel Memory |
Storage |
| 64 GB 128 GB SSD |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
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Battery | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
Size |
| 42 Wh |
Battery Life |
| 7-15 days of idle life |
Power Supply | 45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter reated at 19.50VDC/2.31A. |
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Software | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
OS | Windows 7 Home Windows 8.1 Upgradable to Windows 10 |
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Built-in Apps |
| Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
Inking | - | Supports Surface Pen 1,024 levels of pressure Wacom Active Pen technology Can be attached to charging port Included with purchase |
Sensors | - |
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Key Features | Dell XPS 13 9333 | Surface Pro 1 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 13 9333, a 13.3-inch machine, in late-2013. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-4510U with a boost clock speed up to 3.10 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 4400 (20 Execution Units, 200 → 1100 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 10.6-inch Surface Pro 1 was introduced by Microsoft about a year earlier in mid-2012. It comes with a dual-core Intel Core i5-3317U with a boost clock speed up to 2.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 4000 (16 Execution Units, 350 → 1.05 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell XPS 13 9333 has a 13.3-inch display which is considerably larger than the 10.6-inch Surface Pro 1. In addition, the Dell XPS 13 9333 weighs 2.95 lbs. about 47% heavier than the 2 lbs. Surface Pro 1. Moreover, measured at 12.44” x 8.07” x 0.71”, the Dell XPS 13 9333 is much bulkier than the Surface Pro 1 at 10.81” x 6.81” x 0.53”.
There are a toal number of 5 ports and slots available on Dell XPS 13 9333. That includes a power port, two USB-A ports, a headphone jack, and a Mini DisplayPort. With that said, it has the same number of ports and slots as the Surface Pro 1 including a USB-A port, a microSD card slot, a Surface Charging Connector, a Mini DisplayPort, and a Surface Touch/Type Cover Connector.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 13 9333 supports up to 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3L memory.
For Surface Pro 1, it supports 4GB 1600 MHz DDR3 memory. Unlike Dell XPS 13 9333, 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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