Dell XPS 13 9300 Laptop (2020)
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Product Overview
The new XPS 13 is redesigned with InfinityEdge display that are virtually borderless on all four sides. To achieve this, the screen now measures 13.4-in with a 16:10 aspect ratio.
XPS 13's chassis consists of machined aluminum, carbon fiber, and woven glass fiber, while the display is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Great performance for a 13in laptop
- Fast PCIe SSD
- Great keyboard and touchpad
- Very bright 16:10 display
Cons
- Average battery life
What external reviewers found***
External score 82% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb battery life
- Great keyboard
- Excellent performance
- Very good performance
- Gorgeous 4K display
Cons
- Slow SD card reader
- Slow Wi-Fi 6
- Lackluster graphics performance
- No 5G support
- Not the best-in-class 4K screen
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Specifications
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| Ports | 2x thunderbolt 3, headphone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Capacity | 52 Wh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | Front | 720p | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 198.7 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 14.8 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 295.7 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.27 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 13.4" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | FHD or 4K | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Graphics | Intel UHD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | I3 1005G1, i5 1035G1, i7 1065G7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Memory | Capacity | 4, 8, 16, or 32 GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Type | LPDDR4X | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB PCIe NVMe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Debut | 2020 CES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 93%Despite using the same parts as other laptops, Dell has consistently innovated in pulling performance out of its components. The processor is now upgraded to the most recent Intel's 10th-gen Core ‘Ice Lake' chips. The XPS 13 can last up to 14.5 hours in local video playback, or as few as 5 in heavier tasks.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful quad-core processor
- Sturdy build quality
- Comfortable keyboard
- Good battery life
Cons
- No 4K+ option
notebookcheck[2]
Reviewer score 62%All SKUs come with the Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 for connectivity and Bluetooth 5.0. Color space is not any wider than the FHD option despite the denser PPI. 4K video playback on YouTube remains smooth with no dropped frames. Running on battery power will limit performance even if on Dell's Ultra Performance mode.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- High-contrast IPS display
- Good battery life
- Fast Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3
notebookcheck[3]
Reviewer score 63%Intel Killer 1650x is essentially identical to the Intel AX200/201 but with additional Killer-specific software features. We're able to record average transfer rates of 800 Mbps to 1400 Mbps when standing one meter away from our Wi-Fi 6-enabled Netgear RAX200 router. The system consumes between 4 W and 8 C when idling depending on the power profile and brightness setting.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- High-contrast IPS display
- Strong performance for a Core i5 SKU
- Very good battery life
- Low power consumption
Cons
- Slow Turbo Boost clock rates
- No Thunderbolt 3
- Slow Wi-Fi 6
- Slow SD card reader
notebookcheck[4]
Reviewer score 94%The XPS 13 9300 is a very quiet laptop, which is often completely silent in everyday situations. Moderate workloads only result, if at all, in a quiet murmur, which should not be noticeable in a normal working environment. The sound is very spatial and rich when you watch videos or movies, only the bass is very limited. The two stereo speakers are very good, especially for such a compact system.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Very good performance
- Very good battery life
- Very quiet under load
Cons
- No SD card reader
- No Thunderbolt 3
pcworld[5]
Reviewer score 89%The most important metric of any ultraportable laptop is likely its battery life. The overall performance of the XPS 13 9300 is quite good, with playback lasting just over 12 hours. It's not quite as good as HP's Spectre x360 13t, but the Spectre has a larger battery and a “1-watt” panel.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Beautiful 2.5-inch display
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent keyboard and touchpad
Cons
- Lackluster graphics performance
- Short battery life
techadvisor[6]
Reviewer score 74%The new Tiger Lake XPS 13 has a near-identical thermal design, so don't expect any significant improvements over the model reviewed here. You might have to wait until 2021 for Dell to sort out its overheating issues. This is still a powerful machine, but the thermal issues make me hesitant to recommend the i7 model, as you're unlikely to get all the benefit of the CPU anyway. If you need the power of an i7 then there are other ultrabooks that can handle the heat better.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Beautiful 16:10 display
- Strong performance
- Great keyboard
Cons
- Thermal issues
- No 5G support
trustedreviews[7]
Reviewer score 93%The Dell XPS 13 (2020) is one of the best Ultrabooks on the market. It comes with Intel’s latest 10th Gen Ice Lake chips at its heart. Our review model sports the top Ice Lake chip, the i7-1065G7, alongside 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD and the aforementioned 4K display (you can also choose between touch and non-touch)
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 4K display
- Superb battery life
- Excellent performance
Cons
- Not the best-in-class 4K screen
wired[8]
Reviewer score 91%The Dell XPS 13 has more than enough power to handle an average day of work. The new hinge has a tendency to flop open when the XPS is sideways. The backlight contrast ratio with the white keyboard is still too low in all but the darkest of rooms. If you opt for the Core i7 model, expect your battery to be even better.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Slim bezels
- Bright, high-resolution screen
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3
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References
- ^ Dell XPS 13 (2020) review: The laptop endgame. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-reviews/dell-xps-13-2020-review/. 2020-03-31. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ Dell XPS 13 9300 4K UHD Laptop Review: 16:10 is the New 16:9. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-13-9300-4K-UHD-Laptop-Review-16-10-is-the-New-16-9.464337.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Dell XPS 13 9300 Core i7 Laptop Review: New Chassis Design is More Exciting than the New CPU. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-13-9300-Core-i7-Laptop-Review-New-Chassis-Design-is-More-Exciting-than-the-New-CPU.458692.0.html. 2020-03-25. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Dell XPS 13 9300 Laptop Review – Smaller, but slower CPU. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-13-9300-Laptop-Review-Smaller-but-slower-CPU.458539.0.html. 2020-03-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Dell XPS 13 9300 review: The bezel is finally dead. [pcworld]. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3539310/dell-xps-13-9300-review-2020.html. 2020-04-27. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Dell XPS 13 9300 (2020) review. [techadvisor]. https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/dell-xps-13-9300-2020-3780703/. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Dell XPS 13 (2020) Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-xps-13. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ Review: Dell XPS 13 (2020). [wired]. https://www.wired.com/review/dell-xps-13-2020/. 2020-04-24. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
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