Dell XPS 13 9365 vs. ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 13 9365 and ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) 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 Zephyrus GX501 (2017).
Dell XPS 13 9365 weighed 2.73 pounds, 44% lighter than the 4.85 pounds ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017).
Weight | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) |
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Pound | 2.73 lbs. | 4.85 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.24 kg | 2.20 kg |
ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) Pros
Reasons that ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) is better than Dell XPS 13 9365.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ inside ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) has a 137% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8500Y inside Dell XPS 13 9365.
ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell XPS 13 9365. It supports up to 24GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9365.
ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) supports a faster memory speed than the Dell XPS 13 9365. It supports up to 2400MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9365.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5 with Max-Q vs. integrated
ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) 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 Zephyrus GX501 (2017) |
Released | 2017 | 2017 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) |
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) | 14.92” x 10.31” x 0.66 ~ 0.70” (379 x 262 x 16.9 ~ 17.9 mm) |
Weight | 2.73 lb (1.24 kg) | 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg) |
Colors |
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Display | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info |
| 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS-level panel, 120Hz, 100% sRGB |
Ports | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) |
Left (2)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| Up to 24GB DDR4 2400MHz SDRAM |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage |
| 256GB 512GB 1TB 2 x M.2 NVMe PCIE 3.0 x 4 |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) |
Wi-Fi |
| 802.11ac 2x2 WLAN |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 4.1 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) |
Size |
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Battery Life |
| Up to 2 hours of battery life |
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 Zephyrus GX501 (2017) |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
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Built-in Apps |
| ROG Gaming Center ROG GameFirst ROG GameVisual Sonic Studio & Sonic Radar
Aura Core XSplit Gamecaster (Free) Android App |
Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) |
Camera |
| HD Front-facing webcam. |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) |
Sensors |
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Key Features | Dell XPS 13 9365 | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) |
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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 Zephyrus GX501 was introduced by ASUS around the same time in 2017. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-7700HQ with a boost clock speed up to 3.80 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 with 8GB GDDR5 with Max-Q.
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 Zephyrus GX501 (2017). In addition, The Dell XPS 13 9365 weighs 2.73 lbs. about 77% lighter than the 4.85 lbs. ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017). Moreover, measured at 11.98” x 7.81” x 0.54”, the Dell XPS 13 9365 is much more portable than the ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) at 14.92” x 10.31” x 0.70”.
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 Zephyrus GX501 (2017), it supports up to 24GB 2400 MHz DDR4 memory. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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