Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell XPS 15 9520 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Dell XPS 15 9520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 15 9520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful intel performance

solid build quality

good battery life

advanced thermal design

high base price

heavier than competitors

no full-size usb port

limited color options

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

decent battery life

good build quality

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 15 9520 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.014 cm x 1.854 cm 27.818 cm x 20.567 cm x 1.569 cm
Weight 1.92 kg 1.11 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate
Colour Silver Platinum
DISPLAY Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) 145 148
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, Eyesafe technology PixelSense
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 78.5 degrees -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A 39 Watt
INPUT Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 15 9520 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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