Dell XPS 13 9365 vs. ROG Strix Hero II: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 13 9365 and ROG Strix Hero II specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 13 9365 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9365 is better than ROG Strix Hero II.
Dell XPS 13 9365 weighed 2.73 pounds, 49% lighter than the 5.29 pounds ROG Strix Hero II.
Weight | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Strix Hero II |
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Pound | 2.73 lbs. | 5.29 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.24 kg | 2.40 kg |
ROG Strix Hero II Pros
Reasons that ROG Strix Hero II is better than Dell XPS 13 9365.
2018 vs. 2017
Intel Core i7-8750H inside ROG Strix Hero II has a 231% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8500Y inside Dell XPS 13 9365.
ROG Strix Hero II supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell XPS 13 9365. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9365.
ROG Strix Hero II supports a faster memory speed than the Dell XPS 13 9365. It supports up to 2666MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9365.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
ROG Strix Hero II has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch Dell XPS 13 9365.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Strix Hero II |
Released | 2017 | 2018 |
Release Date |
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Generations |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Strix Hero II |
Dimensions | 11.98 x 7.81 x 0.32 - 0.54 in (304.20 x 198.50 x 8.20 - 13.70 mm) Width: 11.98” (304.20 mm) Depth: 7.81” (198.50 mm) Height: 0.32 - 0.54” (8.20 - 13.70 mm) | 14.21” x 10.31” x 1.02” (361 x 262 x 26.1 mm) |
Weight | 2.73 lb (1.24 kg) | 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg) |
Colors |
| Midnight Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Strix Hero II |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info |
| ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM
ROG Strix Hero II GL504GV
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Ports | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Strix Hero II |
Left (2)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Strix Hero II |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| Up to 32GB 2666MHz Dual Channel DDR4 SDRAM |
Discrete Graphics | - | ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM
ROG Strix Hero II GL504GV
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Storage |
| 256GB 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIE SSD |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Strix Hero II |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® 802.11ac (2x2) Gigabit Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Strix Hero II |
Size |
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Battery Life |
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Power Supply | 30 W USB (Type-C) power adapter reated at 20 VDC/1.50A, 12 VDC/2A, 5VDC/2A. | 230W power adapter |
Software | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Strix Hero II |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
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Built-in Apps |
| ROG Armoury Crate GameFirst V Game Visual Sonic Studio & Sonic Radar III Aura Core XSplit Gamecaster (Free) Android/iOS App |
Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Strix Hero II |
Camera |
| Front-facing bottom-mounted webcam. |
Audio |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Strix Hero II |
Sensors |
| - |
Security |
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Key Features | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Strix Hero II |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 13 9365, a 13.3-inch machine, in 2017. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-8500Y with a boost clock speed up to 4.20 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch ROG Strix Hero II was introduced by ASUS about a year later in mid-2018. It comes with up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-8750H with a boost clock speed up to 4.10 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell XPS 13 9365 has a 13.3-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 15.6-inch ROG Strix Hero II. In addition, The Dell XPS 13 9365 weighs 2.73 lbs. about 93% lighter than the 5.29 lbs. ROG Strix Hero II. Moreover, measured at 11.98” x 7.81” x 0.54”, the Dell XPS 13 9365 is much more portable than the ROG Strix Hero II at 14.21” x 10.31” x 1.02”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 13 9365 supports up to 16GB 1866 MHz DDR3 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 ROG Strix Hero II, it supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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