$1300 for Dell XPS 13 9345 vs $1400 for Asus Zenbook S 16 with AMD AI 9 365? Asus laptop runs faster, won’t need emulation, bigger screen, & 8G more memory! Are you sure?
Well, Dell has agreements with intel to use their chips on almost all their products. There’s no way otherwise that they would put a 13th gen intel chip in their Alienware x14 laptop when they had a total power budget of 130W.
@@KP21530 Any laptop can be used for developers. We been programming for decades. Computers are 1000 times faster than then. Maybe people may not not be writing as efficient code because we are spoiled.
@@namansinghal6316 Except they added a physical escape key in late 2019 (which solved the force quit shortcut not working when the touch bar freezes) and Dell adamantly refuses to listen even a little bit to their users.
There's also a substantial lack of a track pad cutout. Imagine doing some serious work on this machine and your cursor stops moving every once in a while because you simply don't know where the track pad ends. I'm thinking about taking a sharpy and drawing a good ol' rectangle on there.
Same here. But usually right after using it for more than 5 minutes, I regret buying it. My 2022 version of xps 13 stutters from time to time and gets hot even when doing lightweight tasks like browsing the web. My Macbook Air M2 on the other hand, costs less, stays responsive and cool, and has much better battery life.
You mentioned that you didn't get the OLED display because you didn't want the additional battery drain. However, I've heard through the grapevines that the snapdragon variants of the XPS 13 opt for a tandem OLED display, so it's likely that the displays aren't as much of a battery drain. However, noone's tested them yet, so it could just be inaccurate info
It's most likely that the power drawn by the tandem OLED will be the same as a conventional single OLED panel at a certain brightness, but because you have two OLED panels stacked together to produce a certain brightness level, you don't degrade each of the two OLED panels as much as if it was just a single OLED panel pushing out the same brightness level. This means the lifespan will be extended significantly for each OLED panel, and it won't suffer from burn-in as quickly as a single OLED panel.
I am not a huge fan of the new XPS look, Def kudos for making a dramatic difference and trying I like that they do that. Its def a slick looking machine. I think typical Fn keys on top would be better. I prefer the Lenovo slim 7x to this similar spec
@@RomeoGomes-n5j I Love it! I didn't test gaming so far, because it's my daily use for Office. My Windows experience is excelent. Windows works sooooo fast and well with the Snapdragon. The few x86 programs I'm using are working without any problems. One thing sucks a bit, Google Drive has no Arm Support, so I have to use the Browser version. The Keyboard a little bit different, but after a bit of use I Like it.
I use to be a XPS fanboy. Still one of the best laptops I ever had with the 2009 version with the glass and leather lid. I can't believe Dell ruined so badly.
First guy to have the new 9345 up! Can we see just you running what you normally would use a Windows machine for, battery life tests, SSD upgradability etc
Biggest crime of this laptop is the fact they got rid of the function row and made software based function keys. I thought we learned this lesson from mac books. Beyond just the typical feedback of not knowing which key your hitting, your just introducing more potential issues down the line that would likely be easier to fix if the keys were physical. Otherwise, I really do hope that this particular line up does well with the snapdragon processors. The biggest issues of the XPS line up has always been thermals. Hopefully down the line as windows on arm works itself out, these can become real competitors on the market, because I'd still argue dell makes some the best designed laptops on the market.
They don't even look like they function as anything else either, unlike on the Macs where they were an actual screen which could dynamically change based on the app you're using. These just look to be single use capacitive "buttons". I can see another case where the best Windows laptop is a Mac again once Windows on ARM gets some proper traction and better support. Apple said they weren't against doing the whole Boot Camp thing again, they just need a version of Windows that will officially run on the things. I think Qualcomm have an exclusivity agreement with Microsoft right now so far as bare metal ARM support goes.
The plethora of stickers you get on most Windows pre-built and OEM machines are there because they're paid for them. They can take a few bucks off their cost prices as it's classed as advertising. I think some of the original Surface laptops had them engraved somewhere so it's there, but less obvious. I think the Dell Adamo did the same too but with a little pull out tab. For those whoa aren't old like I am, that was their answer to the original MacBook Air, only the specs weren't as impressive and it actually cost more than the Mac lol. It was before the "Ultrabook" thing really took off (which Intel invented literally to sell their low power mobile CPU's to other OEM's than Apple because PC builders generally don't bother with premium margin kit). Also that keyboard looks pretty horrible with the spacing.
hey! i'm thinking about getting this for Christmas mainly for ae (adobe after effects) to make edits for tiktok. do you think this would be a good laptop for that or no
It does. I tried it, and the touch row is awful. The only benefit it has over the butterfly keyboard on the MacBooks back then was that it doesn't break.
I have the last year model with 4k oled. It looks exactly the same. I don't get over 6 hrs or so battery life. It's one of the slimmest windows laptop, I just don't see myself getting the snapdragon as that one is i7 1360p with 32gb ram and 1tb drive with 4k oled touch for only 1200
Have the XPS 13 Plus If the SnapDragon can give the XPS' MacBook Air's level of performance and battery, I'm definitely getting it. This thing looks fucking insane. It feels insane. I've had dozens of people compliment this beautiful baby. Shit Battery Life and overheating [thanks Intel] alongside a 60Hz Panel are the only things I don't love about my unit.
please use metrics for the rest of the world when weighing etc. Im sure your scales has multiple modes. Also idk how Dell manages to mess up the XPS year after year. Now they are doing what Apple tried and gave up on years ago. No escape key is probably the worst thing you could do.
You might achieve even better audio by backing that microphone up a bit you could probably get away with mounting that specific type of microphone (shotgun; lobar pattern)
The point of this laptop will be to check if the battery really lasts as long as the manufacturer says (27 hours). The machine is spectacular, but the original one, with Intel, had a problem with the battery. Maybe with Snapdragon it has been solved. Hopefully.
@nedfinnegan240 0 seconds ago I'd like to see the m.2 slot. Will a 2280 upgrade Drive fit in any XPS 13 9345 configuration? Or, are some configurations locked into 2230 drives?
i am wanted to buy this XPS snapdragon. for office work and travel alot, and sometimes doing alot of statistics (spss , r studio) should i upgrade from 16gb ram to 32 or 64?
Maybe three years ago, did they have the XPS logo on the lid of the laptop? That one has the Dell logo on it. I thought the XPS ones had XPS on the lid. They must have changed it. Some people (nerds) would want others to know they bought an XPS not a Latitude.
Dell XPS 13 9345 or Microsoft Surface 11 Oled version ??? can anyone help me to choose one among these two ??? just want to buy a best, powerful and durabilty for long term use
Hello, please take this as an help to improve your videos. I don’t understand why you make a review without showing actual important stuff like benchmarks or battery life. You said “it’s gorgeous” 4/5 times, I get it but as a consumer I need to know if it can actually deliver the power I need
One reason I never got the XPS 13 was the Intel version always had bad battery life and bad thermals but hopefully the Snapdragon version will fix all that
@@bassyey Learn to use your brain. You never say "Intel version of the XPS" because in its entite history it never had a cpu other than Intel. It's a given when you say an "XPS" that it comes with Intel.. unless one is mentally challanged like you. You would say the "ARM version" to clarify its existence since that thing literally just popped up recently and has yet to land on most people's hands, let alone knowing such thing exists. The functioning of your brain is sus.
Dell pulled a 2016 Apple. Pros want laptops that are utilitarian, not a bunch of "futuristic" junk that isn't ergonomic, won't last, and makes the process of working more difficult. Why Dell, why?
The Full HD+ Screen is 120hz though... The OLED and other screens are 60hz. Out of the box it comes defaulted at 60hz but quick change in the settings and at 120hz..
Great design, I have to admit, but please, DELL... No F key row? As a software engineer there is absolutely no way I'd buy a laptop like that, and I suspect that there are a LOT of other professionals who feel the same. I simply don't understand compromises like that. And I just noticed there there isn't even an Esc key. HAHHAHAHAAA. Maybe at Dell they think people want to just look at their laptop instead of using it?
This device, although it looks nice, is overpriced in comparison to other Snapdragon units, and gets WAY hotter than other Snapdragon units because of the poor cooling solution, only venting directly out the back with very small ports. You will notice that after you use it for a while.
Years of hoping for a Ryzen XPS and we finally get this instead. I ain't mad
$1300 for Dell XPS 13 9345 vs $1400 for Asus Zenbook S 16 with AMD AI 9 365? Asus laptop runs faster, won’t need emulation, bigger screen, & 8G more memory! Are you sure?
@@tringuyen7519 now do battery life and heat output. ARM emulation isn't going to be needed forever (look at osx), ARM is the future.
@@tringuyen7519yeah no the XPS 13 rlly used to tickle my fancy but seeing this thumbnail wiped the smile off my face
Well, Dell has agreements with intel to use their chips on almost all their products.
There’s no way otherwise that they would put a 13th gen intel chip in their Alienware x14 laptop when they had a total power budget of 130W.
AMD Strix would have been so much better. I went with the Asus Elitebook Strix laptop instead.
Finally someone made a video on Dell's XPS take on Snapdragon! Thank you!
Searched on youtube for dell xps 13 and I found your video. just a very beautiful and simple review. I loved it
Just ordered this. Please do a full review as soon as you can. Thanks!
5-row keyboard is always a deal breaker. As a programmer, always need to type the two important missing keys: ` ~
I thought this laptop isn't meant for developers.
Those are on the top left of the keyboard. Only F1 - F 12 are missing.
@@KP21530 Any laptop can be used for developers. We been programming for decades. Computers are 1000 times faster than then. Maybe people may not not be writing as efficient code because we are spoiled.
I use function keys constantly to look up for definitions, or debugging.
tf are you talking about with the missing `~ keys. Clearly you didn’t even bother looking at the keyboard.
Lack of function buttons especially the ESC key is a bummer.
Just like touch bar on macbook
@@namansinghal6316 Except they added a physical escape key in late 2019 (which solved the force quit shortcut not working when the touch bar freezes) and Dell adamantly refuses to listen even a little bit to their users.
Thanks for the review, those fingerprints are gnarly. Been happy so far with the Surface Pro Laptop with the Snapdragon Elite
There's also a substantial lack of a track pad cutout. Imagine doing some serious work on this machine and your cursor stops moving every once in a while because you simply don't know where the track pad ends. I'm thinking about taking a sharpy and drawing a good ol' rectangle on there.
Or even a light up touchpad like on the recent MSI Titan laptop.
Spooky moment with your door at 4:14 👻
The XPS is in another league of aesthetic. I own one, and every time I open the lid, my mind is just like, ‘How can it look that gorgeous?’ 🤯
Same here. But usually right after using it for more than 5 minutes, I regret buying it. My 2022 version of xps 13 stutters from time to time and gets hot even when doing lightweight tasks like browsing the web. My Macbook Air M2 on the other hand, costs less, stays responsive and cool, and has much better battery life.
@@hitmanxlol xps 13s also break after 2 years
How are the thermals?
4:29 "oh my son has destroyed this laptop" the shock in his voice 😂😂😂
I love the stickers on laptops and that snapdragon sticker looks sooo goood
I'm in love with this laptop. On an unrelated note I prefer white and I prefer my own paintjob.
Wow, that touchpad so seamless
And unusable for people with disabilities!
please explain
@@cameronbosch1213really doubt they're targetting people with disabilities 💀
@@RyanUniverseZ Accessibility should be a standard feature, not a special one.
@@asrp4284 TalesOfWar is right. Form should not come at the cost of usability for people with diaabilities.
You mentioned that you didn't get the OLED display because you didn't want the additional battery drain. However, I've heard through the grapevines that the snapdragon variants of the XPS 13 opt for a tandem OLED display, so it's likely that the displays aren't as much of a battery drain. However, noone's tested them yet, so it could just be inaccurate info
It's most likely that the power drawn by the tandem OLED will be the same as a conventional single OLED panel at a certain brightness, but because you have two OLED panels stacked together to produce a certain brightness level, you don't degrade each of the two OLED panels as much as if it was just a single OLED panel pushing out the same brightness level. This means the lifespan will be extended significantly for each OLED panel, and it won't suffer from burn-in as quickly as a single OLED panel.
Dell really said 'you cannot escape'
North Korea
Great video as always. 👍 But that is QUITE the watch tan you got going on💀
I am not a huge fan of the new XPS look, Def kudos for making a dramatic difference and trying I like that they do that. Its def a slick looking machine. I think typical Fn keys on top would be better. I prefer the Lenovo slim 7x to this similar spec
No escape key is insane. At least there is a massive ~ key to remap.
Doesn't fix the power button being right beside the backspace button. Already hit it twice on mine.
@@HPad2skill issue bro
Nice, getting mine tomorrow. Same Specs but the Platinum Version.
How's the experience so far?
@@RomeoGomes-n5j I Love it! I didn't test gaming so far, because it's my daily use for Office. My Windows experience is excelent. Windows works sooooo fast and well with the Snapdragon. The few x86 programs I'm using are working without any problems. One thing sucks a bit, Google Drive has no Arm Support, so I have to use the Browser version.
The Keyboard a little bit different, but after a bit of use I Like it.
I use to be a XPS fanboy. Still one of the best laptops I ever had with the 2009 version with the glass and leather lid. I can't believe Dell ruined so badly.
Not only is snapdragon 4 years behind Apple M chips in ARMs race but a year late in 3nm game as well.
You deserve that thumbs up only for the "de sticker" part of the video 😉 Well done !
First guy to have the new 9345 up! Can we see just you running what you normally would use a Windows machine for, battery life tests, SSD upgradability etc
Will you be doing the 16" ? Loving all your videos from New Zealand !
As a Mac guy, I used to be all XPS. Now I'm all Legion (Slim). Still nice, though, even if overpriced.
This looks beautiful.
Biggest crime of this laptop is the fact they got rid of the function row and made software based function keys.
I thought we learned this lesson from mac books. Beyond just the typical feedback of not knowing which key your hitting, your just introducing more potential issues down the line that would likely be easier to fix if the keys were physical.
Otherwise, I really do hope that this particular line up does well with the snapdragon processors. The biggest issues of the XPS line up has always been thermals. Hopefully down the line as windows on arm works itself out, these can become real competitors on the market, because I'd still argue dell makes some the best designed laptops on the market.
They don't even look like they function as anything else either, unlike on the Macs where they were an actual screen which could dynamically change based on the app you're using. These just look to be single use capacitive "buttons".
I can see another case where the best Windows laptop is a Mac again once Windows on ARM gets some proper traction and better support. Apple said they weren't against doing the whole Boot Camp thing again, they just need a version of Windows that will officially run on the things. I think Qualcomm have an exclusivity agreement with Microsoft right now so far as bare metal ARM support goes.
they got rid of the button to get more space to fit a bigger processor in order to get a bigger thermal headroom before.
@@rano12321 And yet it performs worse than competing laptops. Give me a break...
They need to ad a 1080p OLED
No earphone jack? No USB jacks? How do you right click, or copy and paste when the bottom is completely smooth?
Packing isn't excessive if you've seen how some packages are handled.
I like the look of the keyboard.
The plethora of stickers you get on most Windows pre-built and OEM machines are there because they're paid for them. They can take a few bucks off their cost prices as it's classed as advertising. I think some of the original Surface laptops had them engraved somewhere so it's there, but less obvious. I think the Dell Adamo did the same too but with a little pull out tab. For those whoa aren't old like I am, that was their answer to the original MacBook Air, only the specs weren't as impressive and it actually cost more than the Mac lol. It was before the "Ultrabook" thing really took off (which Intel invented literally to sell their low power mobile CPU's to other OEM's than Apple because PC builders generally don't bother with premium margin kit).
Also that keyboard looks pretty horrible with the spacing.
Only interested to see if Linux on ARM can be installed.
I am an android/windows guy but the macbook air with build quality and astetic is unmatched
hey! i'm thinking about getting this for Christmas mainly for ae (adobe after effects) to make edits for tiktok. do you think this would be a good laptop for that or no
That keyboard is giving me the 2016 MBP keyboard flashbacks. Hioefully it doesn't suck like those keyboards did.
It does. I tried it, and the touch row is awful. The only benefit it has over the butterfly keyboard on the MacBooks back then was that it doesn't break.
I have the last year model with 4k oled. It looks exactly the same. I don't get over 6 hrs or so battery life. It's one of the slimmest windows laptop, I just don't see myself getting the snapdragon as that one is i7 1360p with 32gb ram and 1tb drive with 4k oled touch for only 1200
Have the XPS 13 Plus
If the SnapDragon can give the XPS' MacBook Air's level of performance and battery, I'm definitely getting it.
This thing looks fucking insane. It feels insane. I've had dozens of people compliment this beautiful baby.
Shit Battery Life and overheating [thanks Intel] alongside a 60Hz Panel are the only things I don't love about my unit.
How about the price?is it worth it to buy?
Nice but it lacks of port. Why not 3 typ c ports?!
Can you dual boot Ubuntu on this? Also, why did you get the graphite over the white?
the sticker came off easily cuz the laptop was hot - being out in the hot fedex van. loosened up the glue.
Hi @theeverydaydad please give us an update I want to buy it also but I am not sure how it is, battery and speed?
That box is in ROUGH shape!
please use metrics for the rest of the world when weighing etc. Im sure your scales has multiple modes. Also idk how Dell manages to mess up the XPS year after year. Now they are doing what Apple tried and gave up on years ago. No escape key is probably the worst thing you could do.
It isn't even as useful as the touch bar was, it just looks like capacitive buttons rather than something that dynamically changes based on the task.
You might achieve even better audio by backing that microphone up a bit you could probably get away with mounting that specific type of microphone (shotgun; lobar pattern)
The point of this laptop will be to check if the battery really lasts as long as the manufacturer says (27 hours). The machine is spectacular, but the original one, with Intel, had a problem with the battery. Maybe with Snapdragon it has been solved. Hopefully.
@nedfinnegan240
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I'd like to see the m.2 slot. Will a 2280 upgrade Drive fit in any XPS 13 9345 configuration? Or, are some configurations locked into 2230 drives?
3:11 mac startup sound
i am wanted to buy this XPS snapdragon. for office work and travel alot, and sometimes doing alot of statistics (spss , r studio) should i upgrade from 16gb ram to 32 or 64?
Maybe three years ago, did they have the XPS logo on the lid of the laptop? That one has the Dell logo on it. I thought the XPS ones had XPS on the lid. They must have changed it. Some people (nerds) would want others to know they bought an XPS not a Latitude.
The watch tan , reminds me why I do not wear watches.
Ryzen xps when is it coming?
Dell XPS 13 9345 or Microsoft Surface 11 Oled version ??? can anyone help me to choose one among these two ??? just want to buy a best, powerful and durabilty for long term use
'Does anyone remember MacBooks with touchpad". This statement feels like it was suppose to be asked 3 years to come.😂
Video editing test and gaming test
Yo Gary............ Put a dBrand skin on your laptop end of fingerprints.
is there any 5G version of this XPS snaprdragon?
What about battery life?
Nice watch tan line. I think so far Dell’s first snapdragon model seems okey but not the best of the bunch
Snapdragon X Elite ❤❤
Is this capable for handling ai ml tasks? I want to build projects for my college
I can't wait fir linux support what about you?
Hello, please take this as an help to improve your videos. I don’t understand why you make a review without showing actual important stuff like benchmarks or battery life. You said “it’s gorgeous” 4/5 times, I get it but as a consumer I need to know if it can actually deliver the power I need
iPS or OLED?
How much?
Wait wait no escape key? That’s not going to work with windows. Didn’t apple already make this mistake 5 years ago?
Oh never mind it’s a touch key.
Does windows 11 include copilot in windows taskbar icon
One reason I never got the XPS 13 was the Intel version always had bad battery life and bad thermals but hopefully the Snapdragon version will fix all that
wut.. the XPS 13 never had a cpu other than an Intel until the X Elite.. sus comment.
@@williammaverick but now we have the snapdragon version that's why I specified 'intel version '
@@williammaverick Learn to read. sus comment.
@@bassyey Learn to use your brain. You never say "Intel version of the XPS" because in its entite history it never had a cpu other than Intel. It's a given when you say an "XPS" that it comes with Intel.. unless one is mentally challanged like you. You would say the "ARM version" to clarify its existence since that thing literally just popped up recently and has yet to land on most people's hands, let alone knowing such thing exists. The functioning of your brain is sus.
How long battery lasts for QHD+ ?
Does it have a touch screen?
Dell pulled a 2016 Apple. Pros want laptops that are utilitarian, not a bunch of "futuristic" junk that isn't ergonomic, won't last, and makes the process of working more difficult. Why Dell, why?
would debian work on this ?
This vs xps 13 plus?
I actually like the stickers
😱
Too bad you didn't order OLED, it's a low power one and tandem like the II Pad.
you did not show the ports ?
Because it's lacking in that regard even compared to a MacBook!
I considered this model until I saw the 60hz refresh rate 🙄 but I've had those in the past and they were decent.
The Full HD+ Screen is 120hz though... The OLED and other screens are 60hz. Out of the box it comes defaulted at 60hz but quick change in the settings and at 120hz..
@@HPad2 Best Buy told me wrong
@@PrestoMoto02 the model being sold at BestBuy at least the one I seen for $1499 has the 60hz display.
@@PrestoMoto02 best buy lied to your face lmao
@@iCrackr they only sell the oled version
Great design, I have to admit, but please, DELL... No F key row? As a software engineer there is absolutely no way I'd buy a laptop like that, and I suspect that there are a LOT of other professionals who feel the same. I simply don't understand compromises like that. And I just noticed there there isn't even an Esc key. HAHHAHAHAAA. Maybe at Dell they think people want to just look at their laptop instead of using it?
Please give me this laptop brother ❤
Touch Bars all day, you can do quickly n efficiently for my MacBook Pro m1
This thing looks like it's just capacitive buttons rather than an actual screen that changes like on the MacBook Pro's. So far less useful.
Touch Esc button destroyed XPSes to me. I'll skip all of them untill DELL bring normal keyboard back.
what would I do to give you that laptop to me? haha. I love that bro. huhu
This device, although it looks nice, is overpriced in comparison to other Snapdragon units, and gets WAY hotter than other Snapdragon units because of the poor cooling solution, only venting directly out the back with very small ports. You will notice that after you use it for a while.
thanks to apple now laptop industry sounds like fun again
13“ is for mobile use. The persons who buy 17“ laptops, better should go with real PC and external monitor.😊
Just subscribed
3:26 I said "gorgeous" laptop, at the exact same time. It sure is pertty
This laptop has tandem oled option.
For only 500 bucks extra 😏
Nice video
Yes, gorgeous indeed, but attracts smudges crazy. heated up fast, had to return. story of 2023 version.
Video starts from 4:25
no escape key????? fail
Still go with the Macbook air M3
No ESC key, just only 2 USB-c ports (not even 3.5 mm for audio). Awesome design. OK. But not worth it for the price.
3:10 its a macbook
antiglare... my favorite
Can I have one of your old laptops 😢. Need one very bad
I want this so bad.
Do a battery testtttttt