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Dell XPS 13 Plus

8.7/10

$1,599

Dell's flagship ultrabook with 13.4-inch 3.5K OLED display, 12th Gen Intel Core processor, minimalist design philosophy

Test Date: March 1, 2024

Specifications

Processor

Intel Core i7-1280P (14-core)

Memory

16GB/32GB LPDDR5-5200

Storage

512GB/1TB/2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD

Display

13.4-inch 3.5K OLED

Resolution

3456×2160 (400 PPI)

Graphics

Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Weight

1.26kg

Ports

2×USB-C/Thunderbolt 4

Design Features

Invisible Trackpad

8.5

Borderless design, touch area integrated with palm rest

Capacitive Function Row

7.8

Replaces traditional F-keys with capacitive touch function row

Zero Lattice Design

9.0

Hidden ventilation holes for cleaner appearance

CNC Unibody

9.2

Aluminum unibody construction, excellent build quality

OLED Display Tests

Color Gamut

100% DCI-P3

Professional-grade color performance

Brightness

400 nits

Sufficient for indoor use

Contrast Ratio

100000:1

Natural OLED advantage

Color Accuracy

ΔE < 2

Suitable for professional work

Performance Tests

Test Item	Single Core/Main Score	Multi Core Score	Description
Cinebench R23	1,685	10,240	CPU rendering performance test
PCMark 10	5,420	-	Overall office performance
3DMark Time Spy	1,890	-	Graphics performance test
Battery Test	8.5 hours	-	Video playback battery life

Thermal Performance

Usage Scenario	CPU Temperature	Fan Noise	Performance Retention
Light Office Work	45-55°C	Silent	100%
Medium Load	65-75°C	Slight	95%
Heavy Load	80-85°C	Noticeable	85%
Stress Test	90-95°C	Loud	75%

Usability Issues Analysis

Capacitive Function Keys

Medium

Requires adaptation period, higher chance of accidental touches

Port Quantity

High

Only 2 USB-C ports, requires dock

Thermal Performance

Medium

Noticeable throttling under heavy load

Repairability

High

Soldered RAM, cannot be upgraded

Target User Analysis

Business Professionals

9.0

Professional appearance

Good portability

High screen quality

Designers

8.5

Color accurate

OLED display

Lightweight portable

Students

7.5

Adequate battery

Moderate performance

High price

Developers

7.0

Insufficient ports

Keyboard adaptation

Performance limitations

Pros and Cons Analysis

Pros

Excellent OLED display quality with vibrant colors and high contrast
Minimalist fashionable design with exquisite craftsmanship
Lightweight portable body, suitable for mobile work
Stable performance release, smooth daily use
Good battery performance, meets all-day usage
Fast charging support, quick charging speed
Comfortable keyboard feel, good typing experience
Excellent audio quality with clear stereo sound

Cons

Expensive price, average value for money
Few ports, limited expandability
Capacitive function keys require adaptation, prone to accidental touches
High thermal pressure under heavy load, throttling occurs
Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded
OLED display has higher power consumption
High repair costs, expensive parts
Average camera quality

Conclusion

The Dell XPS 13 Plus is a radically designed ultrabook. The addition of an OLED display brings a qualitative leap in visual performance, and its minimalist design philosophy makes it stand out in appearance. However, the radical design also brings some usability issues, such as the adaptability of capacitive function keys and port scarcity. For business users pursuing ultimate design and display quality, these compromises may be worthwhile, but for users who prioritize practicality, traditionally designed laptops might be more suitable.