Dell XPS 13 9300 vs. Dell Vostro 5581

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell XPS 13 9300 and Dell Vostro 5581. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell XPS 13 9300 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 13 9300 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning infinityedge display

compact, lightweight design

powerful intel performance

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Dell Vostro 5581 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5581 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

good processor performance

ample connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics card

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 13 9300 and Dell Vostro 5581
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 13 9300 vs. Dell Vostro 5581 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.565 cm x 19.868 cm x 0.958 cm 36.11 cm x 24.9 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 1.307 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Silver Silver
DISPLAY Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
Screen Size (Type) 13.4" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 169.3 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.15 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, RGB camera, 77.7 degrees 720p HD movie recording, 74.9 degrees
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
BATTERY Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 13 9300 Dell Vostro 5581
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 80% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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