Dell XPS 13 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Great quality keyboard
Large keys with less gaps and low backlight bleed
Overall good quality
Compatible with Linux
Thunderbolt charging capabilities
Great design and fit
3:2 touchscreen display
Quite fan and snappy performance
Compatible with USB-C and 90W slow charge
Great work laptop with preferred laptop keyboard
Not budget friendly
May have issues with difficult monitor set ups
Not suitable for those who prefer Thinkpad or Spectre keyboards
Not enough storage space
Reports of weird bugs
Single USB port

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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is a well-designed ultraportable that gets the basics right. It features a 3:2 touchscreen display, a quite fan, and snappy performance. It has a single USB port, and the battery life is merely okay. It is compatible with USB-C and can charge with a 90W slow charge. It is a great work laptop, with a laptop keyboard that is preferred over the Surface Pro. However, there have been reports of weird bugs and the lack of storage space may be an issue for some.

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