Better with Whiskey? The webcam is back at the top. But is that all for the 2019 XPS 13 from Dell? Not at all, because the dual-fan solution ensures good – although not stable – performance utilization we rarely see among such slim laptops. Update: Review is complete. Show  There is a new version of Dell's popular XPS 13. The 13.3-inch device with the footprint of a 12-inch laptop from a few years ago is still one of the thinnest, lightest, and most mobile working devices you can currently get. Dell targets mobile power users and enthusiasts with its XPS lineup, and there is no shortage of competitors from Apple, Lenovo, HP, Huawei, or Fujitsu. The air has become thin in the subnotebook market. We check the mainstream SKU of the new XPS 13 9380 with a Whiskey Lake Core i5-8265U, 8 GB RAM, 265 GB SSD storage (SK Hynix, NVMe), and a touch panel with 3840x2160 pixels. Dell currently offers this spec for 1600 Euros (~$1829). We will update this live review over the next couple of days. We are looking forward to your feedback and you can tell us specific aspects you would like us to check. What do you want to know and what should we test in addition to our standard benchmark suite? Changelog:
Memory 8 GB , LPDDR3-2133 Dual Channel (8GB soldered, not upgradeable) Display 13.30 inch 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixel 331 PPI, 10-point capacitive, ID: AUO 282B B133ZAN Dell: 90NTH, IPS, glossy: yes Mainboard Intel Kaby Lake-U Refresh IMC Storage SK hynix PC401 HFS256GD9TNG, 256 GB , NVMe, 159 GB free Soundcard Intel Cannon Lake-H/S - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech) Connections 3 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo audio, Card Reader: MicroSD reader, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor Networking Atheros/Qualcomm QCA6174 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2 Size height x width x depth (in mm): 11.6 x 302 x 199 ( = 0.46 x 11.89 x 7.83 in) Battery 52 Wh Lithium-Polymer Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit Additional features Speakers: 1 W x 2 stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Quick Start guide, Warranty card, USB Type-C to Type-A adapter, Dell CinemaColor, Power Manager, Customer Connect, Mobile Connect, MaxxAudioPro, 12 Months Warranty Weight 1.226 kg ( = 43.25 oz / 2.7 pounds), Power Supply: 243 g ( = 8.57 oz / 0.54 pounds) Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications. Dell put the webcam back at the top of the screen, which will be good news for many users. The manufacturer used an extremely small webcam module, which is hardly visible. Right next to the webcam is a tiny white LED that lights up when the webcam is active. Dell introduced a new color for the 2018 XPS 13: rose gold. It is still available, while the more common choice is the silver version (our test unit). The lid is matte and made of magnesium. The palm rests have a carbon-fiber finish. It is smooth to touch but is still velvety and provides good grip. The advantage of this dark surface is that fingerprints are only an issue when you have very greasy fingers. The optional color version differs a bit, because it has an aluminum lid in this color and palm rests made of woven glass fiber in Arctic White. We used a 9370 in this color and know that it does not attract dirt any worse than the black model, but the dirt is more visible. This model definitely requires more cleaning. You will have to clean the white gaps between the keys on the rose-gold SKU from time to time. This is no problem, though, since pressed keys are flush with the keyboard frame. Dell does not offer any other colors for the XPS 13, only silver and rose-gold (in combination with white surfaces). The stability of the base unit and the screen is excellent. Pressure from behind is no problem for the screen and even concentrated pressure at the center does not result in a distorted picture. There is only minor twisting when we try really hard, while the base unit itself is extremely sturdy. We did not hear any creaking sounds when we tried to twist it. We cannot even dent the bottom cover, which is secured by Torx screws. All in all, Dell delivers a very sturdy and well-built device. The competitors are pretty even in terms of weight, the only exception is the Fujitsu LifeBook U930 at just 930 grams. However, the latter has a more flexible lid in return, but the base is very sturdy and well-built. If you want an extremely light device: The LG Gram 13 (0.939 kg) and the Samsung Notebook 9 (0.817 kg) are comparable to the Fujitsu. It looks like Dell did not try to make the XPS 13 as light as possible but preferred stability and the resulting high-quality impression instead. This is also the case for Apple's MacBook Pro 13 2018 at 1.4 kg, even though our XPS 13 is a bit lighter at 1.22 kg. The weight did not change compared to last year's model. You can see why when you open the chassis, because the internal layout of the two devices, including the motherboard, battery, and cooling, is identical. The XPS 13 with the 1080p screen is slightly lighter at 1.21 kg due to the lack of a touchscreen. HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 Fujitsu Lifebook U938 HP Envy 13-ah0003ng Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 Huawei MateBook 13 i7 DIN A4 310 mm / 12.2 inch 229 mm / 9.02 inch 17.7 mm / 0.697 inch 1.3 kg2.93 lbs307.7 mm / 12.1 inch 209.8 mm / 8.26 inch 17.4 mm / 0.685 inch 1.1 kg2.51 lbs309 mm / 12.2 inch 212.5 mm / 8.37 inch 15.5 mm / 0.61 inch 920 g2.03 lbs307 mm / 12.1 inch 212 mm / 8.35 inch 14.9 mm / 0.587 inch 1.2 kg2.67 lbs304.1 mm / 12 inch 212.4 mm / 8.36 inch 14.9 mm / 0.587 inch 1.4 kg3.02 lbs302 mm / 11.9 inch 199 mm / 7.83 inch 11.6 mm / 0.4567 inch 1.2 kg2.7 lbs286 mm / 11.3 inch 211.1 mm / 8.31 inch 15 mm / 0.591 inch 1.3 kg2.87 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs We are already familiar with the situation from the 9370: The standard USB ports as well as the full-size SD reader have been replaced by three USB-C ports and a microSD reader. This is not uncommon for slim laptops, including the MateBook 13 (15 mm) or the Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 (15.5 mm). If you prefer a wider selection of ports, you have to get a laptop with a thicker case. Models like the HP EliteBook 830 G5 as well as the Envy 13 and the ThinkPad X280 offer ports like USB Type-A, HDMI, and even Ethernet, but at the cost of thicker cases at 18, 15, and 17 mm, respectively, compared to 12 mm for the XPS 13. Fujitsu's LifeBook U938 offers a pretty good compromise between slim chassis (15.5 mm) and older ports (HDMI, USB Type-A, RJ45). The two Thunderbolt 3 ports share a single PCIe-x4 connection (3rd gen 4-lane PCI-Express). All three USB ports can be used for charging, and the two Thunderbolt 3 connectors can double as video outputs (DisplayPort via adapter), so you can attach two external screens. We use our reference card from Toshiba (Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) to test the performance of the microSD reader. The maximum transfer rate is 192 MB/s when we copy large files, while typical jpeg images (about 5 MB each) are transferred at 184 MB/s. These are excellent results and easily beat the competition (if they have a card reader) and is similar to the predecessor, while laptops like the Huawei MateBook 13 or Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 do not have a card reader at all. The microSD card is not completely flush with the chassis and protrudes by ~1 mm, which is no problem when you transport the device. Dell ships its new XPS 13 with the Wi-Fi module Killer 1435 by default. HWiNFO shows the Atheros/Qualcomm QCA6174 (ac), which supports Bluetooth 4.2 + HS according to the spec sheet. The chip supports MU-MIMO technology with 2x2 antennas. The transfer rates are lower compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 or the Lenovo ThinkPad X280. Otherwise, we did not have any issues in combination with our test router Linksys EA8500. 03570105140175210245280315350385420455490525560595Tooltip After many complaints from users, Dell put the webcam back on top of the screen. However, the quality of the tiny module did not improve, and the resolution is still stuck at 1280x720 pixels. Images are washed-out and the quality is only sufficient for basic video chats. Colors look pretty real, but the camera has problems with edges and surface structures, they look washed-out and lack any form of structure (see wooden flower). The box includes a small USB-C/USB-A adapter as well as a quick-start guide. Dell does not include a protective sleeve or a cleaning cloth. The bottom cover is once again secured by eight Torx T5 screws. It is pretty easy to remove it, but you should be careful not to damage the small plastic hooks. We recommend using a sharp object to remove the bottom cover. You get access to the two fans, the CMOS battery, the battery as well as the replaceable M.2-2280 SSD. The Wi-Fi module on the other hand is soldered onto the motherboard. Dell offers comprehensive service options. The base warranty of 12 months can be expanded all the way up to four years. Please see our Guarantees, Return policies and Warranties article for country-specific information. KeyboardBoth the illuminated keyboard and the trackpad are identical to the previous model. However, the keys of the rose-gold SKU have smooth and transparent plastic caps (9370). The size of the trackpad (~10.5 x 5 cm) as well as the individual keys (~1.6 x 1.6 mm) and the key travel (1.3 mm) are identical as well. The key stroke is on the firm side and only the center of the keyboard gives in, but this requires some force. It is no problem to type quickly and the well-defined pressure point ensures good feedback. You might even think the keys are too soft if you are used to desktop keyboards, maybe even mechanical models. Still, it is pretty firm for a laptop keyboard. The keys have a matte surface and can be a bit too slippery. They are not rubberized. You cannot activate the illumination permanently, but you can deactivate it permanently. It automatically turns on when you use the keyboard or the touchpad. The trackpad has a limited travel from the bottom up to the center, but the feedback is still good thanks to the well-adjusted and audible pressure point. The surface is smooth and fingers glide easily across. The 2019 XPS 13 does not use the IGZO touchscreen (SHP144A) from Sharp but uses an IPS screen from AUO (B133ZAN). The panel sits behind a layer of glass, which creates a visible gap between the surface and the pixels. We did not experience any issues with touch inputs (up to 10 inputs are recognized simultaneously). Fingers easily glide across the surface and the screen is very responsive. The glossy surface is obviously prone to fingerprints and has to be cleaned on a regular basis. Something changed: The Dell Ultrabook does not use a 13.3-inch panel from Sharp (4K SKU 2018: SHP148B, LQ1331D1), but it uses one from AUO (B133ZAN Dell: 90NTH) instead. The specs are identical, and you still get a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. The 10-finger touchscreen of the XPS 13 4K (capacitive) uses an IPS screen with a glossy surface, is illuminated by LEDs (WLED) and it has a luminance of 340 nits and a contrast ratio of 1800:1 according to panelook.com. Dell advertises different numbers with a 1500:1 contrast ratio and a luminance of 400 nits. Our measurements show a lower contrast ratio. The black value is a bit high at 0.37, which results in a contrast ratio of "just" 1092:1. This is almost identical to the XPS 13 9370 i7 UHD with the Sharp panel (113:1). The 1080p screen manages a higher contrast ratio of 1646:1 (9370). The good news: The AUO panel does not use pulse-width modulation (PWM) for brightness control. This was still the case for the 2018 Sharp panel, albeit at a comparatively high frequency. The luminance is a bit lower; the XPS 13 9370 i7 UHD was 20% brighter on average. We measure 404 nits at the center of the screen of our 9380 with an average result of 389 nits. Backlight bleeding is slightly visible at the lower right corner, but it is only visible at the maximum luminance on a dark image. We increased the exposure time significantly for the picture below. 390 cd/m²412 cd/m²430 cd/m²368 cd/m²404 cd/m²388 cd/m²364 cd/m²381 cd/m²366 cd/m² Distribution of brightness ID: AUO 282B B133ZAN Dell: 90NTH tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2 Maximum: 430 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 389.2 cd/m² Minimum: 17 cd/m² Brightness Distribution: 85 % Center on Battery: 404 cd/m² Contrast: 1092:1 (Black: 0.37 cd/m²) ΔE Color 3.72 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5.1, calibrated: 2.06 ΔE Greyscale 4.44 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3 93% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D) 60% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D) 65.3% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D) 93.1% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D) 64.7% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D) Gamma: 2.34 Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 ID: AUO 282B B133ZAN Dell: 90NTH, , 3840x2160, 13.30Dell XPS 13 9370 i7 UHD ID: Sharp SHP148B, Name: LQ133D1, Dell P/N: 8XDHY, , 3840x2160, 13.30Dell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 SHP1484, , 1920x1080, 13.30Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 APPA03E, , 2560x1600, 13.30Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 B125HAN02.2, , 1920x1080, 12.50Fujitsu Lifebook U938 Sharp LQ133M1JW28, , 1920x1080, 13.30HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA IVO M133NVF3-R0, , 1920x1080, 13.30HP Envy 13-ah0003ng M133NVF3 R0, , 1920x1080, 13.30Huawei MateBook 13 i7 Chi Mei CMN8201, , 2160x1440, 13.00Display 6% 6% 31% -31% 4% -2% -13% 5% Display P3 Coverage 64.7 68.9 6% 68.9 6% 98.5 52% 44 -32% 67.5 4% 64.2 -1% 54.8 -15% 68.1 5% sRGB Coverage 93.1 98.4 6% 96.6 4% 99.9 7% 64.5 -31% 94.5 2% 89.2 -4% 82.5 -11% 97.7 5% AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage 65.3 69.5 6% 69.6 7% 87.3 34% 45.45 -30% 68.7 5% 65.2 0% 56.6 -13% 69.2 6% Response Times -21% -18% 16% 25% 23% 35% 40% 19% Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * 58 (26, 32) 69.6 (32.4, 37.2) -20% 62.4 (32.4, 30) -8% 46 (21, 25) 21% 40 (22, 18) 31% 43 (21, 22) 26% 36 (18.8, 17.2) 38% 31 (15, 16) 47% 43.2 (22, 21.2) 26% Response Time Black / White * 36 (20, 16) 44 (24.4, 19.6) -22% 45.6 (24.4, 21.2) -27% 32 (17, 15) 11% 29.6 (16.4, 13.2) 18% 29 (16, 13) 19% 24.8 (14, 10.8) 31% 24 (14, 10) 33% 32 (18, 14) 11% PWM Frequency 3759 (20) 1008 (20) 118000 (75, 150) 217 (20) 1020 (99) 1000 (90) Screen 12% 10% 34% -18% 6% -8% 19% 5% Brightness middle 404 478.5 18% 428 6% 519 28% 344 -15% 344 -15% 316 -22% 289 -28% 366.6 -9% Brightness 389 466 20% 405 4% 504 30% 313 -20% 320 -18% 326 -16% 310 -20% 360 -7% Brightness Distribution 85 86 1% 87 2% 95 12% 82 -4% 77 -9% 85 0% 85 0% 93 9% Black Level * 0.37 0.43 -16% 0.26 30% 0.33 11% 0.25 32% 0.31 16% 0.19 49% 0.23 38% 0.39 -5% Contrast 1092 1113 2% 1646 51% 1573 44% 1376 26% 1110 2% 1663 52% 1257 15% 940 -14% Colorchecker dE 2000 * 3.72 3.09 17% 3.8 -2% 1.4 62% 4.7 -26% 2.72 27% 4.5 -21% 1.64 56% 2.76 26% Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * 7.38 5.94 20% 7.2 2% 2.8 62% 19.4 -163% 5.92 20% 12.1 -64% 3.31 55% 6.19 16% Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * 2.06 2.06 -0% 2.9 -41% 0.99 52% 1.53 26% Greyscale dE 2000 * 4.44 2.4 46% 4.4 1% 2.2 50% 2.2 50% 2.74 38% 5 -13% 1.71 61% 4.2 5% Gamma 2.34 94% 2.063 107% 2.21 100% 2.22 99% 2.16 102% 2.38 92% 2.22 99% 2.32 95% 2.22 99% CCT 7095 92% 6883 94% 7067 92% 6908 94% 6252 104% 6794 96% 6018 108% 6291 103% 6271 104% Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) 60 69.47 16% 62.8 5% 77.3 29% 41.2 -31% 61 2% 57.9 -3% 52 -13% 63.2 5% Color Space (Percent of sRGB) 93 98.36 6% 96.4 4% 99.99 8% 64.1 -31% 94 1% 87.3 -6% 82 -12% 97.6 5% Total Average (Program / Settings) -1% /7% -1% /6% 27% /31% -8% /-15% 11% /8% 8% /-1% 15% /15% 10% /7% * ... smaller is better The color gamut is pretty much identical at 60% AdobeRGB and 93% sRGB; the Sharp SKU from 2018 still managed 98% sRGB. The color accuracy ex-works is a bit worse, more precisely the grayscale performance. The DeltaE deviation increased to 4.4, while the Sharp panel managed 2.4 out of the box. However, this problem can be solved by calibration (photospectrometer), and the DeltaE value (grayscale) was reduced to 1.0. Calibration also helps to improve the high color deviation of 3.7. We determine 2.0 after calibration, which means the color accuracy is almost perfect (target color space sRGB). As always, we linked the color profile (ICC file X-Rite i1Pro 2) of our XPS 13 9380 with the 4K panel in the box above. Please make sure that your device uses the same panel (AUO B133ZAN). Otherwise, the color accuracy will probably be worse. You can use the Dell XPS 13 with the touch panel in the sun, but there are limitations. The maximum luminance of ~400 nits (which is reduced to 363 nits on battery) is certainly sufficient, but the glossy screen surface quickly becomes an issue. You will have to search for a place in the shade to see the display content comfortably. The 1080p screen also has a glossy screen, but at least our 2018 SKU was a bit brighter, so it might be favorable outdoors. The luminance is reduced to 363 nits on battery power. It is the default setting in the BIOS (F2: Video/LCD Brightness) and can be deactivated, so the brightness is identical on mains and battery. Dynamic Backlight Control is once again included and was formerly known as Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC). This feature, which helps to save power by dynamically adapting the brightness based on the screen content, was a big annoyance in the past. Users reported flickering screens and Dell had to deploy a tool to deactivate CABC. Now, you can just deactivate DBC (CABC) in the BIOS, both on battery as well as mains. The BIOS shows the note "if the panel supports it". So far, we did not find out whether our UHD screen supports CABC in the first place. We deactivated DBC for our battery runtime test to ensure a fixed luminance of 150 nits (Wi-Fi test), which corresponds with 35% of the maximum luminance on our test unit. Display Response Timesℹ Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times. ↔ Response Time Black to White36 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 20 ms rise ↘ 16 ms fallThe screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 93 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.8 ms). ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey58 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 26 ms rise ↘ 32 ms fallThe screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 93 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (34.2 ms). Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)ℹ To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether. Screen flickering / PWM not detected In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18660 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. The viewing angles are on the expected level for an IPS screen. The brightness drops a bit from wider angles, but there are no noteworthy color shifts, even from extreme viewing positions. Dell ships its XPS with a powerful processor. The quad-core Intel Core i5-8265U based on the Whiskey Lake architecture is supported by 8 GB RAM and a 256 GB SSD from SK Hynix. Our test unit is equipped with the UHD touchscreen, which has a native resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. It is the mainstream SKU of the Dell XPS 13 that costs about 1600 Euros (~$1829). Dell also offers the XPS 13 with a Core i3 for the first time, with the Intel Core i3-8145U. The entry-level spec with 128 GB SSD storage, 1080p screen (non-touch) and only 4 GB RAM currently starts at 1100 Euros (~$1257). The most-expensive SKU is available for 1950 Euros (~$2229) and comes with a Core i7-8565U, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage. This model uses the same 4K UHD (3840x2160) InfinityEdge touchscreen from our test unit. Our SKU with the high-resolution display and the Core i5 should be a popular choice for many customers, and the system performance is more than sufficient for most common (and even professional) tasks. The Intel Core i5-8265U quad-core processor is a ULV chip (TDP 15W) based on Intel's Whiskey Lake architecture. The processor runs at a base frequency of 1.6 GHz, but it can reach up to 3.7 GHz (all four cores), 3.8 GHz (two cores), or 3.9 GHz (one core) via Turbo Boost. The Whiskey Lake architecture of the Core i5-8265U processor does not differ much from the previous Kaby Lake architecture used for the 2018 XPS 13. The per-MHz performance is identical, but the improved manufacturing process of Whiskey Lake allows higher clock rates. In theory, the higher frequency of the 8265U should be faster than the previous Core i5-8250U processor in our CPU benchmarks. However, this is not the case: The Cinebench R15 Multi test shows both CPUs are similarly fast, and the new chip is only 3% ahead in the Single test. This is the case for one benchmark run, but the Whiskey Lake chip is ahead under sustained workloads. As always, the interesting question is whether the cooling solution can maintain the performance when the load period is longer. Slim subnotebooks often struggle with this task, and the initial high performance (Turbo Boost) often drops by 15-30%, which results in lower benchmark scores compared to the initial run. So what about the 2019 XPS 13? The processor starts with 3.7 GHz in the Cinebench R15 Multithread, but it drops to 3.3-3.4 GHz after a couple of seconds. This level can be maintained for the first four minutes, because the chip warms up to 99 °C and occasionally has to reduce the clocks down to 2.5 GHz. The CPU cools down to 80 °C in these periods, before it increases the clock and warms up to almost 100 °C again. The first picture shows the development of the temperature and the processor frequency with the Optimized performance mode. The second picture shows the same data with the performance mode Ultra. The average clock is pretty much identical, but the behavior changes: The periods with higher clocks than 2.5 GHz are longer, but the clock climbs slower in return. 03570105140175210245280315350385420455490525560595630665Tooltip The results of the Cinebench R15 loop show an advantage for the Ultra mode, but the difference is small: 574 up to 666 points (Optimized, 597 on average) vs. 518 up to 672 points (Ultra mode, 614 on average). The Ultra mode also has bigger fluctuations. All in all, Dell is able to utilize the performance of the Whiskey Lake i5 very well, but the high clocks often result in core temperatures close to 100 °C. The previous model 8250U behaved differently and the performance in the CB loop was lower. We have already seen more conservative CPU settings, which lost between 15-30% percent after the first iterations. Our XPS 13 only loses 8% of its original performance (~14% for the previous 9370). A quick look at the competitors in the subnotebook segment also shows that the XPS 13 i5 performs very well and is only beaten by the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (i5-8259U). Our results were determined on mains, but the CPU frequency is much lower on battery power. 1.8-2.6 GHz in the Multi test and 1.4-1.8 GHz in the Single test only results in 535 or 114 points, respectively, which is a deficit of 20 (Multi) and 23% (Single). Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit 666 Points Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit 51.9 fps Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit 97.8 % Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit 148 Points Help The combination of solid state drive, quad-core processor, and dual-channel memory ensures a responsive user experience. The integrated GPU is powerful enough for older or less-demanding games. We determine very good results in the synthetic PCMark benchmarks, but we did not expect anything else. Our XPS 13 is only beaten by the Huawei MateBook 13 (Whiskey Lake i7), which has an advantage thanks to its dedicated MX150 GPU (PCMark 10 score +13%). Interesting: The 2019 XPS 13 is just slightly (if at all) faster than the XPS 13 9370 FHD i5. Potential buyers should keep that in mind before they spend their money, it's possible that a 2018 XPS 13 could be the better choice. We will pick this topic up in the final verdict and give our recommendation. PCMark 10 ScoreAverage of class Subnotebook (3699 - 7428, n=56, last 2 years) 5649 Points +47% Huawei MateBook 13 i7 GeForce MX150, i7-8565U, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ 4344 Points +13% Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ 3860 Points +1% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8265U, SK hynix PC401 HFS256GD9TNG 3835 Points HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA UHD Graphics 620, i5-8550U, Samsung SSD PM961 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (MZVLW1T0) 3816 Points 0% HP Envy 13-ah0003ng GeForce MX150, i5-8550U, SK Hynix BC501 HFM512GDJTNG 3802 Points -1% Dell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV256G 3764 Points -2% Dell XPS 13 9370 i7 UHD UHD Graphics 620, i5-8550U, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV512G 3728 Points -3% Average Intel Core i5-8265U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 (2247 - 3985, n=29) 3705 Points -3% Fujitsu Lifebook U938 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Micron 1100 MTFDDAV256TBN 3514 Points -8% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Iris Plus Graphics 655, i5-8259U 3284 Points -14% EssentialsAverage of class Subnotebook (7331 - 11168, n=56, last 2 years) 10069 Points +25% Huawei MateBook 13 i7 GeForce MX150, i7-8565U, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ 8382 Points +4% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8265U, SK hynix PC401 HFS256GD9TNG 8033 Points HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA UHD Graphics 620, i5-8550U, Samsung SSD PM961 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (MZVLW1T0) 8015 Points 0% Dell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV256G 7988 Points -1% Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ 7845 Points -2% Average Intel Core i5-8265U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 (5073 - 8689, n=29) 7833 Points -2% HP Envy 13-ah0003ng GeForce MX150, i5-8550U, SK Hynix BC501 HFM512GDJTNG 7614 Points -5% Dell XPS 13 9370 i7 UHD UHD Graphics 620, i5-8550U, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV512G 7410 Points -8% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Iris Plus Graphics 655, i5-8259U 7364 Points -8% Fujitsu Lifebook U938 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Micron 1100 MTFDDAV256TBN 7149 Points -11% ProductivityAverage of class Subnotebook (5040 - 10279, n=56, last 2 years) 7612 Points +25% Huawei MateBook 13 i7 GeForce MX150, i7-8565U, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ 7281 Points +19% Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ 6529 Points +7% HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA UHD Graphics 620, i5-8550U, Samsung SSD PM961 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (MZVLW1T0) 6393 Points +5% HP Envy 13-ah0003ng GeForce MX150, i5-8550U, SK Hynix BC501 HFM512GDJTNG 6378 Points +5% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8265U, SK hynix PC401 HFS256GD9TNG 6101 Points Fujitsu Lifebook U938 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Micron 1100 MTFDDAV256TBN 6079 Points 0% Average Intel Core i5-8265U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 (2941 - 6556, n=29) 6061 Points -1% Dell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV256G 5926 Points -3% Dell XPS 13 9370 i7 UHD UHD Graphics 620, i5-8550U, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV512G 5475 Points -10% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Iris Plus Graphics 655, i5-8259U 4390 Points -28% Digital Content CreationAverage of class Subnotebook (3303 - 9691, n=56, last 2 years) 6449 Points +106% Huawei MateBook 13 i7 GeForce MX150, i7-8565U, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ 3645 Points +17% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8265U, SK hynix PC401 HFS256GD9TNG 3125 Points HP Envy 13-ah0003ng GeForce MX150, i5-8550U, SK Hynix BC501 HFM512GDJTNG 3071 Points -2% Dell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV256G 3058 Points -2% Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ 3048 Points -2% Dell XPS 13 9370 i7 UHD UHD Graphics 620, i5-8550U, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV512G 2994 Points -4% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Iris Plus Graphics 655, i5-8259U 2975 Points -5% HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA UHD Graphics 620, i5-8550U, Samsung SSD PM961 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (MZVLW1T0) 2945 Points -6% Average Intel Core i5-8265U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 (2067 - 3210, n=29) 2917 Points -7% Fujitsu Lifebook U938 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Micron 1100 MTFDDAV256TBN 2711 Points -13% PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2Average of class Subnotebook (4730 - 5285, n=3, last 2 years) 5030 Points +43% HP Envy 13-ah0003ng GeForce MX150, i5-8550U, SK Hynix BC501 HFM512GDJTNG 4051 Points +15% Dell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV256G 3994 Points +13% HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA UHD Graphics 620, i5-8550U, Samsung SSD PM961 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (MZVLW1T0) 3948 Points +12% Fujitsu Lifebook U938 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Micron 1100 MTFDDAV256TBN 3676 Points +4% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Iris Plus Graphics 655, i5-8259U 3665 Points +4% Huawei MateBook 13 i7 GeForce MX150, i7-8565U, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ 3616 Points +3% Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ 3574 Points +2% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8265U, SK hynix PC401 HFS256GD9TNG 3519 Points Average Intel Core i5-8265U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 (2747 - 4244, n=24) 3442 Points -2% Dell XPS 13 9370 i7 UHD UHD Graphics 620, i5-8550U, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV512G 3371 Points -4% Work Score Accelerated v2HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA UHD Graphics 620, i5-8550U, Samsung SSD PM961 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (MZVLW1T0) 5116 Points +19% HP Envy 13-ah0003ng GeForce MX150, i5-8550U, SK Hynix BC501 HFM512GDJTNG 5069 Points +18% Dell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV256G 4906 Points +14% Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ 4868 Points +13% Fujitsu Lifebook U938 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8250U, Micron 1100 MTFDDAV256TBN 4747 Points +10% Huawei MateBook 13 i7 GeForce MX150, i7-8565U, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ 4709 Points +9% Average Intel Core i5-8265U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 (3132 - 4927, n=23) 4657 Points +8% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Iris Plus Graphics 655, i5-8259U 4399 Points +2% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 UHD Graphics 620, i5-8265U, SK hynix PC401 HFS256GD9TNG 4302 Points Dell XPS 13 9370 i7 UHD UHD Graphics 620, i5-8550U, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV512G 4125 Points -4% Average of class Subnotebook (2972 - 5271, n=3, last 2 years) 3805 Points -12% PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2 3519 pointsPCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2 4302 pointsPCMark 10 Score 3835 points Help The 256 GB SSD from SK Hynix carries the designation PC401 HFS256GD9TNG, which is an NVMe-PCIe M.2 drive. You can use 159 GB for your own files after the initial setup. The SSD manages pretty high transfer rates but cannot quite compete with the Samsung SSD PM981 and PM961 (ThinkPad X280 / HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA; +56%). Even the Toshiba XG5 (XPS 13 9370) from 2018 was faster overall (+47%), which is caused by the comparatively low sequential read/write results. Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 SK hynix PC401 HFS256GD9TNGDell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV256GApple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQFujitsu Lifebook U938 Micron 1100 MTFDDAV256TBNHP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA Samsung SSD PM961 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (MZVLW1T0)HP Envy 13-ah0003ng SK Hynix BC501 HFM512GDJTNGHuawei MateBook 13 i7 Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQAverage SK hynix PC401 HFS256GD9TNG CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6 47% 3% 58% -32% 56% 6% 100% 12% Write 4K 84.6 128.2 52% 43.24 -49% 125.3 48% 80.5 -5% 108.5 28% 112.9 33% 159.4 88% 101.8 (84.6 - 123.1, n=8) 20% Read 4K 38.52 48.09 25% 14.07 -63% 43.5 13% 26.14 -32% 40.53 5% 38.69 0% 47.31 23% 40.9 (38.5 - 43.3, n=8) 6% Write Seq 557 1088 95% 887 59% 112 -80% 396.8 -29% 1026 84% 654 17% 1899 241% 673 (305 - 820, n=8) 21% Read Seq 1393 1877 35% 1515 9% 2273 63% 473.1 -66% 2080 49% 642 -54% 2173 56% 1464 (1177 - 1677, n=8) 5% Write 4K Q32T1 339.5 367.1 8% 225.3 -34% 641 89% 264.2 -22% 451 33% 305.9 -10% 368.1 8% 294 (202 - 385, n=8) -13% Read 4K Q32T1 255.4 411.9 61% 346.5 36% 392 53% 244 -4% 269.7 6% 351.6 38% 526 106% 302 (255 - 383, n=8) 18% Write Seq Q32T1 558 1078 93% 859 54% 1903 241% 464.6 -17% 1770 217% 869 56% 1914 243% 760 (558 - 829, n=8) 36% Read Seq Q32T1 2541 2771 9% 2915 15% 3398 34% 525 -79% 3214 26% 1683 -34% 3487 37% 2561 (2359 - 2620, n=8) 1% AS SSD 6% 90% -41% 114% 12% 119% -19% Seq Read 2035 1442 -29% 2316 14% 455.5 -78% 2423 19% 494.3 -76% 1889 -7% 1882 (1228 - 2224, n=8) -8% Seq Write 658 1694 157% 1385 110% 364.5 -45% 1141 73% 720 9% 1812 175% 593 (500 - 721, n=8) -10% 4K Read 39.74 9.7 -76% 47.2 19% 24.41 -39% 47.17 19% 38.35 -3% 55.5 40% 38.9 (34.4 - 42.2, n=8) -2% 4K Write 105.7 20 -81% 105.3 0% 73.8 -30% 115.6 9% 98.4 -7% 118.4 12% 100.2 (88.4 - 115.7, n=8) -5% 4K-64 Read 461 957 108% 1218 164% 235.7 -49% 1144 148% 611 33% 1257 173% 452 (431 - 474, n=8) -2% 4K-64 Write 300.1 162 -46% 1309 336% 308.8 3% 1571 423% 712 137% 1571 423% 290 (266 - 350, n=8) -3% Access Time Read * 0.061 0.041 33% 0.099 -62% 0.04 34% 0.061 -0% 0.041 33% 0.1118 (0.04 - 0.46, n=8) -83% Access Time Write * 0.051 0.036 29% 0.057 -12% 0.031 39% 0.037 27% 0.032 37% 0.1111 (0.051 - 0.51, n=8) -118% Score Read 704 1497 113% 306 -57% 1433 104% 698 -1% 1502 113% 679 (628 - 717, n=8) -4% Score Write 471 1553 230% 419 -11% 1801 282% 883 87% 1871 297% 450 (415 - 516, n=8) -4% Score Total 1479 3774 155% 885 -40% 3910 164% 1961 33% 4147 180% 1423 (1373 - 1479, n=8) -4% Copy ISO MB/s 893 1068 20% 442.4 -50% 2452 175% 860 -4% 1800 102% 748 (539 - 893, n=6) -16% Copy Program MB/s 287.9 327.5 14% 163.9 -43% 421.9 47% 244 -15% 385.6 34% 358 (210 - 540, n=6) 24% Copy Game MB/s 618 717 16% 275.8 -55% 991 60% 282 -54% 982 59% 423 (296 - 618, n=6) -32% Total Average (Program / Settings) 47% /47% 5% /4% 74% /78% -37% /-37% 85% /93% 9% /10% 110% /112% -4% /-8% * ... smaller is better Sequential Read: 1481 MB/s Sequential Write: 648 MB/s 4K QD32 Write: 302.1 MB/s The performance of the familiar UHD Graphics 620 is above average in the synthetic benchmarks, and 3DMark Cloud Gate score is higher compared to the similar iGPU in the Lenovo ThinkPad X280, HP EliteBook 830 G5 or Fujitsu LifeBook U938. Still, the overall performance level is low; we have to take a look at the GeForce MX150 from the Huawei MateBook 13 to see how much GPU performance a subnotebook can offer (+110%). 3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPUAverage of class Subnotebook (2979 - 16904, n=55, last 2 years) 7533 Points +315% Huawei MateBook 13 i7 NVIDIA GeForce MX150, Intel Core i7-8565U 4514 Points +149% HP Envy 13-ah0003ng NVIDIA GeForce MX150, Intel Core i7-8550U 3512 Points +93% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, Intel Core i5-8259U 3044 Points +68% Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i5-8250U 1821 Points 0% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i5-8265U 1815 Points Dell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i5-8250U 1776 Points -2% Average Intel UHD Graphics 620 (1144 - 3432, n=244) 1749 Points -4% HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i7-8550U 1728 Points -5% Fujitsu Lifebook U938 Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i5-8250U 1657 Points -9% 3DMark1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard GraphicsAverage of class Subnotebook (13768 - 65911, n=41, last 2 years) 27645 Points +173% Huawei MateBook 13 i7 NVIDIA GeForce MX150, Intel Core i7-8565U 21260 Points +110% HP Envy 13-ah0003ng NVIDIA GeForce MX150, Intel Core i7-8550U 17325 Points +71% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, Intel Core i5-8259U 14343 Points +42% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i5-8265U 10126 Points Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i5-8250U 9711 Points -4% HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i7-8550U 9470 Points -6% Fujitsu Lifebook U938 Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i5-8250U 9291 Points -8% Average Intel UHD Graphics 620 (6205 - 16400, n=225) 9262 Points -9% 1920x1080 Fire Strike GraphicsAverage of class Subnotebook (2383 - 12349, n=58, last 2 years) 5462 Points Huawei MateBook 13 i7 NVIDIA GeForce MX150, Intel Core i7-8565U 3586 Points HP Envy 13-ah0003ng NVIDIA GeForce MX150, Intel Core i7-8550U 2874 Points Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, Intel Core i5-8259U 2070 Points HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i7-8550U 1280 Points Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i5-8250U 1197 Points Fujitsu Lifebook U938 Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i5-8250U 1169 Points Average Intel UHD Graphics 620 (557 - 2608, n=213) 1161 Points Dell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i5-8250U 1100 Points 2560x1440 Time Spy GraphicsAverage of class Subnotebook (766 - 4773, n=57, last 2 years) 1794 Points HP Envy 13-ah0003ng NVIDIA GeForce MX150, Intel Core i7-8550U 843 Points Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, Intel Core i5-8259U 624 Points Average Intel UHD Graphics 620 (299 - 797, n=88) 389 Points 3DMark 11 Performance 2053 points3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score 9514 points Help We have a look at some modern and older standard titles to evaluate the gaming performance of the XPS 13 with the UHD Graphics 620. It can confirm the good synthetic results, but other devices are sometimes a bit faster. Overall, however, all the comparison devices are pretty much on par, and the UHD Graphics 620 is no graphics adapter for gaming. This is also supported by our colorful benchmark table below. Games with high and medium hardware requirements are not playable on the XPS laptop. The Huawei MateBook 13 with the discrete MX150 would be the better for choice for this scenario (compare BioShock Infinite). BioShock Infinite - 1366x768 Medium PresetHuawei MateBook 13 i7 Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150 110.3 fps +195% HP Envy 13-ah0003ng Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150 84.2 fps +125% HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA Intel Core i7-8550U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 37.79 fps +1% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 Intel Core i5-8265U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 37.4 fps Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 Intel Core i5-8250U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 36.69 fps -2% Dell XPS 13 9370 i7 UHD Intel Core i7-8550U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 34.6 fps -7% Dell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 Intel Core i5-8250U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 34.1 fps -9% Average Intel UHD Graphics 620 (11.5 - 45.5, n=187) 32.8 fps -12% Fujitsu Lifebook U938 Intel Core i5-8250U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 29.8 fps -20% Rise of the Tomb Raider - 1024x768 Lowest PresetApple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Intel Core i5-8259U, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 25.9 (23min - 29max) fps +26% HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA Intel Core i7-8550U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 22.1 fps +8% Dell XPS 13 9370 i7 UHD Intel Core i7-8550U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 22 fps +7% Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 Intel Core i5-8250U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 21.56 fps +5% Average Intel UHD Graphics 620 (10.4 - 110.7, n=82) 21.4 fps +4% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 Intel Core i5-8265U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 20.5 fps Fujitsu Lifebook U938 Intel Core i5-8250U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 18.9 fps -8% Shadow of the Tomb Raider - 1280x720 Lowest PresetAverage of class Subnotebook (45.9 - 105, n=7, last 2 years) 68.4 fps +356% HP Envy 13-ah0003ng Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150 30 fps +100% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 Intel Core i5-8259U, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 20.5 (15min - 38max) fps +37% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 Intel Core i5-8265U, Intel UHD Graphics 620 15 fps Average Intel UHD Graphics 620 (12 - 21.7, n=13) 14.9 fps -1% The XPS 13 9380 is not a noisy system and the fans are usually turned off. This obviously changes as soon as you stress the device with heavier workloads. We did not hear any noises while idling, and this includes coil whine, which was often an issue with XPS laptops in the past. Short-term load (like copying files) can turn the fan on, but we only measure a noise of 31.7 dB(A). The maximum noise was 38.1 dB(A) at the beginning of our stress test, which is a noticeable murmur. However, this value is not steady and drops to 33.3 dB(A) every 2-3 minutes. This corresponds with a reduced CPU clock to 1.4 GHz, which can last for up to 60 seconds. Noise Level Idle 30.4 / 30.4 / 30.4 dB(A) Load 31.7 / 38.1 dB(A) 30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud min: dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2033.233.433.435.433.2253230.630.831.2323134.231.433.833.234.24031.529.229.830.631.55030.129.128.827.830.16328.527.528.228.128.58026.227.52726.826.210025.925.82624.825.912525.925.526.325.925.916023.524.224.423.923.520022.923.322.822.822.925021.822.723.121.921.831521.122.520.921.121.140020.821.421.120.320.85002021.720.819.42063019.721.620.218.619.78001921.52018.119100019.124.321.117.719.1125018.523.720.417.818.5160019.325.520.717.519.3200020.727.722.417.520.7250020.428.222.117.520.431502028.222.617.920400019.129.424.217.819.1500018.727.819.618.318.7630018.923.319.118.518.9800018.82218.818.618.81000018.820.118.818.618.81250018.719.118.718.618.71600018.918.918.818.918.9SPL31.738.133.430.431.7N1.42.61.71.31.4median 19.7median 23.3median 20.9median 18.6median 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19.92.81.61.41.61.731.533.146.439.440.946.64845.245.734.431.332.231.429.731.231.331.63329.531.730.129.931.432.431.630.129.430.530.428.429.429.8312930.728.528.929.430.129.328.630.930.329.330.128.828.229.628.329.228.930.232.127.728.429.428.730.926.828.127.227.328.526.927.127.927.526.326.226.426.128.231.125.825.626.832.62525.72724.624.925.726.425.325.736.524.923.625.123.52624.423.822.323.825.424.22325.32426.828.224.72325.630.422.522.824.923.428.726.62421.724.430.522.721.426.22227.429.423.921.823.534.421.420.126.121.62829.624.220.324.632.220.720.225.420.628.429.822.719.924.133.419.519.624.3202727.620.81921.730.119.218.623.820.428.530.521.718.522.43318.418.125.519.527.329.121.218.622.532.417.817.824.219.629.431.62218.323.234.617.817.326.219.530.932.922.717.823.635.917.417.327.419.332.634.62317.524.737.517.617.128.419.432.534.723.117.3253817.116.928.517.5293120.617.121.534.216.916.925.217.328.831.41817.119.234.617.216.923.617.127.731.317.61718.235.617.11721.11724.92817.417.117.933.6171720.217.421.123.417.417.317.327.417.217.218.217.318.42017.317.317.423.517.317.117.417.818.318.817.817.817.721.217.517.117.818.618.618.718.318.418.319.117.817.218.531.141.243.333.230.234.346.63029.737.31.53.64.31.91.425.71.41.32.6median 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22.61.62.91.62.633.633.532.931.933.631.73133.93431.731.731.234.233.531.731.230.930.332.731.229.430.429.53329.429.127.428.528.829.127.52827.127.327.526.125.626.825.726.124.625.426.724.624.624.224.823.523.724.223.222.923.122.423.222.522.522.421.722.522.422.321.120.922.422.322.220.320.922.321.921.819.119.321.923.223.518.618.523.224.824.818.318.424.82727.618.218.42726.32617.717.626.329.329.217.517.529.330.23017.617.630.231.231.217.617.731.228.228.617.717.628.225.425.318.11825.424.1241818.124.120.620.81818.120.619.219.218.418.119.218.618.618.218.318.618.318.218.218.118.318.218.218.218.118.238.93930.430.438.92.72.71.31.32.7median 24.1median 24median 18.2median 18.3median 24.12.32.21.31.42.3hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseDell XPS 13 9380 2019Dell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00Fujitsu Lifebook U938HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EAHP Envy 13-ah0003ng Dell's XPS 13 only warms up moderately, and we only measure average surface temperatures of 26-27 °C while idling. This obviously changes under load, which is represented by our stress test here. We measured up to 47 °C with the power mode Optimized (Dell Power Manager). This means you can still use Dell's Ultrabook on your lap, even when you stress it. Our stress test also reveals massive fluctuations of the processor clock (1.4-3.0 GHz), but the GPU frequency is pretty stable with values between 950 and 1050 MHz. The CPU frequently raises its clock to 2.8-3.0 GHz, which results in chip temperatures of up to 90 °C. As soon as the CPU hits this value, it starts to throttle the clock again. We ran our stress test with two different Power Manager settings: Optimized and Ultra Performance, but this has no effect on the clocks or the fan behavior. 42.8 °C 109 F47.2 °C 117 F46 °C 115 F 40 °C 104 F44.3 °C 112 F33.8 °C 93 F 32.4 °C 90 F30.5 °C 87 F30.4 °C 87 F Maximum: 47.2 °C = 117 F Average: 38.6 °C = 101 F 37.4 °C 99 F43.3 °C 110 F42.4 °C 108 F33 °C 91 F39.2 °C 103 F37.9 °C 100 F31.5 °C 89 F34.8 °C 95 F35.1 °C 95 F Maximum: 43.3 °C = 110 F Average: 37.2 °C = 99 F Power Supply (max.) 54 °C = 129 F | Room Temperature 22.3 °C = 72 F | FIRT 550-Pocket (-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 38.6 °C / 101 F, compared to the average of 30.7 °C / 87 F for the devices in the class Subnotebook. (-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 47.2 °C / 117 F, compared to the average of 35.9 °C / 97 F, ranging from 21.4 to 59 °C for the class Subnotebook. (±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 43.3 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 39.4 °C / 103 F (+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.4 °C / 80 F, compared to the device average of 30.7 °C / 87 F. (+) The palmrests and touchpad are reaching skin temperature as a maximum (32.4 °C / 90.3 F) and are therefore not hot. (-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.3 °C / 82.9 F (-4.1 °C / -7.4 F). The speakers of the Dell XPS 13 9380 did not change and are still located underneath the palm rests on the left and right sides. You can see small speaker grilles at both sides. The mids and high tones are well represented, and they are also comparatively balanced. However, the resulting sound completely lacks bass. More is not possible with the small speaker setup. Dell also installs the Maxx Audio Pro tool including several audio enhancements, but this does not change the weak bass. You can also simulate surround sound with the Waves nX features. The webcam scans the position of your head, and voices or sounds will be louder or quieter on the headset depending on the position of your head relative to the webcam. However, there is no "wow" effect, and it looks like the feature requires a better speaker setup (tweeters, subwoofers). Contrary to the usual setup, the microphone does not sit next to the webcam but is placed at the front edge of the palm rests. Voice recordings were mostly clear and without any surrounding noises in our test. However, you should not be too far away from the laptop, otherwise the recording will be quieter, but the ambient sounds are still no problem. One example of a better performance is with the MSI P63, which we reviewed simultaneously. We can move around in the whole room, while the voice is recorded at the same volume. dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2031.835.431.82532.731.232.73132.133.232.14030.730.630.75030.727.830.76327.528.127.58027.426.827.410029.424.829.412536.325.936.31603923.93920035.922.835.925041.421.941.431543.621.143.640052.920.352.950057.219.457.263057.818.657.880069.218.169.210007017.770125066.117.866.1160067.417.567.4200066.817.566.8250063.417.563.4315062.317.962.3400061.517.861.5500061.718.361.763005818.558800061.718.661.71000062.618.662.61250054.518.654.51600044.318.944.3SPL76.830.476.8N34.61.334.6median 58median 18.6median 58Delta11.11.311.13431.132.633.33130.930.23133.129.741.82948.425.953.12659.324.762.223.662.42365.921.868.921.871.62169.619.46918.87018.772.418.27217.76817.365.71771.517.175.917.273.717.171.817.17117.268.617.263.417.361.517.559.417.983.43061.21.4median 68.9median 17.941.933.831.933.834.23434.235.133.535.13232.73229.83329.829.828.829.827.327.327.326.925.726.935.824.635.844.423.744.443.122.443.150.521.750.559.820.959.866.320.966.366.519.366.568.818.568.869.618.469.671.918.471.971.717.671.766.817.566.868.217.668.270.817.770.866.717.666.768.21868.266.718.166.767.818.167.869.218.169.266.618.366.66718.16762.718.162.780.830.480.847.61.347.6median 66.7median 18.3median 66.76.81.46.8hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseDell XPS 13 9380 2019Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5HP Envy 13-ah0003ng Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices) Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 audio analysis(-) | not very loud speakers (70 dB) Bass 100 - 315 Hz (-) | nearly no bass - on average 20.4% lower than median (±) | linearity of bass is average (9.4% delta to prev. frequency) Mids 400 - 2000 Hz (±) | higher mids - on average 6.9% higher than median (±) | linearity of mids is average (10.2% delta to prev. frequency) Highs 2 - 16 kHz (+) | balanced highs - only 3.6% away from median (+) | highs are linear (5% delta to prev. frequency) Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz (±) | linearity of overall sound is average (26.6% difference to median) Compared to same class » 85% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 13% worse » The best had a delta of 5%, average was 19%, worst was 53% Compared to all devices tested » 78% of all tested devices were better, 4% similar, 18% worse » The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 audio analysis(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.4 dB) Bass 100 - 315 Hz (±) | reduced bass - on average 6.9% lower than median (+) | bass is linear (6.7% delta to prev. frequency) Mids 400 - 2000 Hz (+) | balanced mids - only 1.9% away from median (+) | mids are linear (3.8% delta to prev. frequency) Highs 2 - 16 kHz (+) | balanced highs - only 3.6% away from median (+) | highs are linear (6.3% delta to prev. frequency) Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz (+) | overall sound is linear (9.5% difference to median) Compared to same class » 2% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 96% worse » The best had a delta of 5%, average was 19%, worst was 53% Compared to all devices tested » 2% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 97% worse » The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134% HP Envy 13-ah0003ng audio analysis(-) | not very loud speakers (71.9 dB) Bass 100 - 315 Hz (-) | nearly no bass - on average 23.3% lower than median (±) | linearity of bass is average (12.4% delta to prev. frequency) Mids 400 - 2000 Hz (+) | balanced mids - only 2.2% away from median (+) | mids are linear (4.8% delta to prev. frequency) Highs 2 - 16 kHz (+) | balanced highs - only 1.3% away from median (+) | highs are linear (4.4% delta to prev. frequency) Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz (±) | linearity of overall sound is average (16.8% difference to median) Compared to same class » 36% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 56% worse » The best had a delta of 5%, average was 19%, worst was 53% Compared to all devices tested » 24% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 69% worse » The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134% The power consumption of the XPS 13 9380 is basically identical to the predecessor 9370. The 4K SKU needs a bit more power than the 2018 1080p SKU while idling. Depending on the brightness and the wireless features, we measure 5-10 W. The consumption jumps to 48 W when we stress the processor via Prime95. This is also the level when we add GPU load (FurMark), and we can still measure 48 W after one minute. This suggests a good Turbo utilization, and many slim laptops already consume 5-10 W less after one minute. The small 45 W power adapter is therefore not perfect. It works, but it also gets very warm during the stress test at 54 °C. All the competitors are on a similar level under load, only the subnotebooks with dGPUs are the exception. Huawei's MateBook 13 i7 with the MX150, for example, consumes 65 W under load. Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, SK hynix PC401 HFS256GD9TNG, IPS, 3840x2160, 13.30Dell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV256G, IPS, 1920x1080, 13.30Dell XPS 13 9370 i7 UHD i5-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV512G, IPS, 3840x2160, 13.30Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 i5-8259U, Iris Plus Graphics 655, , IPS, 2560x1600, 13.30Lenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ, IPS LED, 1920x1080, 12.50Fujitsu Lifebook U938 i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, Micron 1100 MTFDDAV256TBN, IPS, 1920x1080, 13.30HP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA i5-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, Samsung SSD PM961 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (MZVLW1T0), IPS LED, 1920x1080, 13.30HP Envy 13-ah0003ng i5-8550U, GeForce MX150, SK Hynix BC501 HFM512GDJTNG, IPS, 1920x1080, 13.30Huawei MateBook 13 i7 i7-8565U, GeForce MX150, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ, IPS, 2160x1440, 13.00Average Intel UHD Graphics 620 Average of class Subnotebook Power Consumption 22% -2% -8% 15% 36% 3% 4% -17% 13% -12% Idle Minimum * 4.8 3.14 35% 5 -4% 2.3 52% 3.11 35% 2.4 50% 4.5 6% 5.3 -10% 3.5 27% 3.81 (1 - 12.4, n=259) 21% 5.05 (1.77 - 11.8, n=62, last 2 years) -5% Idle Average * 8.6 5.22 39% 8.3 3% 8.7 -1% 5.01 42% 5.5 36% 6.4 26% 7.3 15% 7.5 13% 6.94 (2.8 - 15.7, n=261) 19% 8.4 (4.6 - 17.4, n=62, last 2 years) 2% Idle Maximum * 10.4 6 42% 8.8 15% 12.2 -17% 8.11 22% 6 42% 9.2 12% 9.3 11% 12.4 -19% 8.75 (3.8 - 30, n=259) 16% 10.3 (5.1 - 22.4, n=62, last 2 years) 1% Load Average * 37.9 38.5 -2% 46.4 -22% 53.3 -41% 44.6 -18% 31 18% 35.7 6% 39 -3% 64.2 -69% 35 (8.1 - 51.6, n=259) 8% 46.4 (19.1 - 83.3, n=61, last 2 years) -22% Load Maximum * 48.5 50.4 -4% 48.6 -0% 64 -32% 51.7 -7% 32.6 33% 65.4 -35% 46 5% 65.7 -35% 47.5 (22 - 96.3, n=261) 2% 66.8 (24.2 - 121.2, n=62, last 2 years) -38% Witcher 3 ultra * 52.5 * ... smaller is better The XPS 13 9380 is equipped with a 52 Wh lithium-polymer battery, which is integrated into the case and cannot be replaced quickly. We determine an idle runtime of about 17 hours for the XPS laptop. However, this is only possible with the minimum luminance (CABC off), the deactivation of the reduced luminance on battery (BIOS) and the flight mode. But these settings are not really suitable for everyday use. Our Wi-Fi test is a more realistic scenario for the runtime of the 13-inch laptop. One charge lasted 8:18 hours on the 2019 XPS 13 before the system shut down. We reduced the luminance to 150 nits (35% on our test model). This runtime is not among the best, and its own sibling XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 raised the bar by quite a bit with almost 11 hours and therefore ~30% longer. The competition is not bad, either, and all of the rivals lasted at least 7 hours. It takes almost 3 hours before the battery of the XPS 13 is fully recharged. However, 80% of the charge is available after just one hour (Express Charge). You can adjust more details about the battery charge in the BIOS or Dell's Power Manager. The default setting for the charge is 100%, but you can also choose if the machine is primarily used on mains (increases the lifespan of the battery by not charging it to 100%). You can also set manual limits for the charge, like start charging when the battery drops below 20%. You can expect at least 2:21 hours under load from the XPS 13 with one charge. The Huawei MateBook 13 i7 (42 Wh) only lasts 53 minutes, while the HP Envy 13 and ThinkPad X280 manage 116 or 119 minutes, respectively. The two latter devices have batteries with very similar capacities (53 and 50 Wh). Battery Runtime Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)17h 12minWiFi Websurfing8h 18minLoad (maximum brightness)2h 21min Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 52 WhDell XPS 13 9370 FHD i5 i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 52 WhApple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 i5-8259U, Iris Plus Graphics 655, 58 WhLenovo ThinkPad X280-20KES01S00 i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 50 WhFujitsu Lifebook U938 i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 50 WhHP EliteBook 830 G5-3JX74EA i5-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 49 WhHP Envy 13-ah0003ng i5-8550U, GeForce MX150, 53.2 WhHuawei MateBook 13 i7 i7-8565U, GeForce MX150, 41.7 WhAverage of class Subnotebook Battery Runtime 17% 17% 3% 1% -14% -10% -27% 6% Reader / Idle 1032 1417 37% 1212 17% 1167 13% 766 -26% 931 -10% 925 -10% 1225 (581 - 2550, n=11, last 2 years) 19% WiFi v1.3 498 644 29% 581 17% 531 7% 506 2% 424 -15% 481 -3% 457 -8% 600 (303 - 1144, n=62, last 2 years) 20% Load 141 119 -16% 119 -16% 123 -13% 140 -1% 116 -18% 53 -62% 112.2 (61 - 197, n=45, last 2 years) -20% H.264 831 651 572 433 481 378 735 (426 - 1153, n=27, last 2 years) Witcher 3 ultra 94 98 (last 2 years) Pros
Cons- soldered RAM - incomplete sRGB gamut - glossy display (touch) - poor webcam quality Dell launches the next update of the XPS 13, but the changes are small and do not justify an upgrade from the predecessor XPS 13 9370 (2018), but certainly do justify an upgrade from the 9360 (2016). Its Kaby Lake dual-core CPU is noticeably slower than the current quad-cores. Dell obviously reworked the temperature control. Compared to the quad-core processor from 2018, the performance is better, but only under sustained workloads. Many Ultrabooks have to reduce the CPU speed under sustained load to reduce the temperatures; the XPS continues to run at high speeds. The 2019 XPS 13 only reduces its CPU frequency by 8% on average (compared to the maximum Turbo clock!) and is faster than the Kaby Lake-R quad-core in the 2018 XPS 13 9370. The 2019 XPS 13 only reduces its CPU frequency by 8% under sustained workloads and is faster than the Kaby Lake-R quad-core in the 2018 XPS 13. The case design is still very attractive with its slim bezels. The changed webcam position (back at the top) is definitely a welcome change. Dell now uses 4K panels from AUO instead of Sharp. We determine similar luminance values, but the contrast is lower and the sRGB coverage is smaller. The ports remain unchanged: Two Thunderbolt 3 ports and the USB-C port (with DisplayPort) are good for professional peripherals. We are happy with the runtime: 8 hours is very similar to the 2018 XPS 13 9370 UHD. We are already eager to see whether the 1080p SKU of the XPS 13 9380 will last longer. The 9370 FHD managed 11 hours instead of 8 hours (Wi-Fi test, +29%). Any user disappointed by the low GPU performance of the XPS 13 – but also other popular 13-inch Ultrabooks like the Spectre 13, Gram 13 or ZenBook 13 – should have a look at the Huawei MateBook 13 i7 and HP Envy 13-ah0003ng with the GeForce MX150, which is much more powerful than the integrated UHD Graphics 620 and can also handle games. This means the XPS 13 is for users without the need for a powerful GPU and who prefer perfect input devices as well as a large number of ports. The UHD touch version of our test unit suffers from shorter battery runtimes and lower contrast. If you want the best mobility possible, we recommend the 1080p SKU. We will review this version as well in the near future. Dell XPS 13 9380 2019- 02/02/2019 v6(old) Sebastian Jentsch Pointing Device 87 / 35-78 → 100% Application Performance 87 / 91 → 95% Subnotebook - Weighted Average PricecompareEditor of the original article: Sebastian Jentsch - Managing Editor Consumer Laptops - 1753 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2010 Computers always had an important place in my life, starting with an Intel 80286 microprocessor in the early 1990s. I became interested in the productive side of technology, especially in campus radio, while studying at TU Chemnitz and during a trainee program in Belfast. Hardware interests led me to manage Notebookjournal.de, which is now a division of Notebooksbilliger, for a few years. I became self-employed in 2010 and took the next logical step in my career by starting to write for Notebookcheck. Translator: Andreas Osthoff - Managing Editor Business Laptops - 1578 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2013 I grew up with modern consumer electronics and my first computer was a Commodore C64, which encouraged my interest in building my own systems. I started working as a review editor for Notebookcheck during my dual studies at Siemens. Currently, I am mainly responsible for dealing with business laptops and mobile workstations. It’s a great experience to be able to review the latest devices and technologies and then compare them with each other. How old is the Dell XPS 13 9380?Dell introduced the XPS 13 9380 series at CES 2019 as a relatively minor update to last year's XPS 13 9370 series. Its two biggest upgrades are the re-positioned webcam (finally!) and the upgrade from Kaby Lake-R to Whiskey Lake-U. Is the Dell XPS 13 really that good?The Dell XPS 13 is the best Windows laptop you can buy, offering a stunning display, a great keyboard and long battery life within an attractive, slim design that's easy to take anywhere. Is Dell XPS 13 9380 touch screen?Dell XPS 13 9380 Laptop 4K Touchscreen Intel Core i7-8565U 16GB Ram 256GB SSD Windows 11. Stunning inside and out – Dell XPS 13 9380 laptop. Dell's smallest 13-inch laptop: Your entertainment can go with you everywhere—starting at just 2.7 pounds, the smaller, thinner XPS 13 is ready for take-off. Is Dell XPS 13 9380 good for gaming?Unfortunately, this laptop won't run games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, Minecraft, PUBG and GTA V. PCGameBenchmark reviews are based on how many of the best PC games a PC can run. This laptop can run 428 of the top 1000 games - so we give it a 42% rating. |
