

The Laptop Studio boasts a 120Hz refresh rate, which is double what Dell has to offer, as the XPS 13 sits at the standard 60Hz.Ī higher refresh rate means that scrolling through applications and webpages should look and feel much smoother, and it makes it a decent contender if you’re wanting to play some games on your laptop, provided they’re not too demanding. However, you will be able to upgrade to Windows 11 on the XPS 13, while Dell is likely to start shipping the new OS on its flagship laptop very soon. The Dell XPS 13 runs on Windows 10 as it launched before Microsoft’s upcoming operating system.


The Surface Laptop Studio also will come with Windows 11 preinstalled, which is no surprise considering it’s a Microsoft laptop. This means the Dell has a far superior picture quality than the the Surface Laptop Studio if you max out both configurations. However, as a plus point for the Dell XPS 13, it has the option of an OLED display, which Microsoft doesn’t currently offer. The 13.4-inch screen includes a 16:10 aspect ratio and has 4K and full HD models, but it can’t be removed or folded back – unless you buy the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1. Meanwhile, the Dell XPS 13 does not have a hinged display and follows the more traditional laptop design. This also gives the Laptop Studio three distinct modes: Laptop Mode, Stage Mode and Studio Mode, all of which gives users the ability to alter the 14.4-inch screen to better fit your needs and how you’re using the laptop. The new Surface Laptop Studio won’t have a detachable screen like the Surface Book 3, but instead will use a hinge to allow users to tilt the screen or bring it forward over the keyboard. Read on to find out a the major differences between these two laptops. The Surface Laptop Studio looks set to become Microsoft’s most powerful laptop, replacing the well-loved Surface Book 3.īut how does it compare to the Dell XPS 13? We’re yet to review the Surface Laptop Studio, so can’t come to any final verdict, but we’ve compared all the specs and features to help you find out which is the best option for you.
