Dell XPS 13 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9

Great quality keyboard
Large keys with less gaps and low backlight bleed
Overall good quality
Compatible with Linux
Thunderbolt charging capabilities
Great choice for business laptop with roomier keyboard and plenty of ports
Good battery life
Fan rarely ramps up
Comfortable keyboard
Dual boot into Linux available
Not budget friendly
May have issues with difficult monitor set ups
Not suitable for those who prefer Thinkpad or Spectre keyboards
Not the lightest laptop on the market
Can get quite hot when performing certain tasks
Fan can be quite loud at times

Verdict

The Dell XPS 13 is a premium laptop that can be configured with a touchscreen. It has a good quality keyboard and large keys with less gaps, and low backlight bleed. It also has an overall good quality, though it may have some issues with difficult monitor set ups. It is compatible with Linux and comes with Thunderbolt charging capabilities. However, it is on the expensive side.

Verdict

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is a great choice for those looking for a business laptop with a roomier keyboard and plenty of ports. It has good battery life, rarely ramps up the fan, and has a comfortable keyboard. However, it can get quite hot when performing certain tasks and the fan can be quite loud at times. Additionally, it is heavier than some other laptops on the market.

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