Back To School With the Dell XPS 13 Plus Review | M2 MacBook Air Alternative ?
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00:00 | Vlog
00:51 | Cinematic Banger
01:16 | Intro
01:53 | New Minimal Style?
04:05 | The Biggest Issue
05:49 | No Track Pad!?
07:17 | Favourite Keyboard
08:08 | Bluetooth + Earbuds
10:05 | Speakers
11:35 | Minimal Bezel + Touch Screen!
13:00 | Battery Life
14:46 | Performance + Breathability & Thermals
17:00 | Overall Issues
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chemical engineering student here! I don't have an XPS Plus specifically (I have the 2-in1 from 2020) and as much as I love my XPS, I wouldn't really recommend the XPS line in general now. yes, it's sleek (even mine, which isn't as cool as the 13 Plus but it's cool in its own right), the hardware's great but not without it's issues. TL:DR - if you can afford it and are okay with gambling with QA issues, I do recommend the XPS line. otherwise, I'd look at other laptops (like those mentioned in the third paragraph).
first, Dell has been plagued by bad QA the last few years and unfortunately it's still an issue. XPS 15 and 17 models were having issues with the trackpad not registering clicks. not sure how prevalent they are with the smaller 13-inch models but I've had QA problems of my own - the power button doesn't work at all (even as a fingerprint sensor) and I had issues where the screen would just freeze and I'd have to reseat the battery. your mileage will vary but given the absurd amount of money we'd have to pay for one of these, it's scary to think how a lot of them just break one way or another. not to mention my battery life's abysmal but it's expected considering I have the 4K model, but I don't expect the 1080p model having *that* much better battery, at least compared to other laptops.
speaking of how much we have to pay, I think that's my biggest issue... as a chemical engineering student at least, something less expensive would have done the job better for sure. *HP's Spectre* laptops, *Asus' Zenbook and Vivobook* lineups and even the new *Surface Laptop 5* would be a lot better value and they all cost A LOT LESS money than what you have to pay for an XPS. the model have costs SG$3,200 for an i7, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB of storage, but an i5, 8 GB ram and 256 GB of storage should suffice for students in my opinion. 256 GB storage should be okay if you can take advantage of cloud storage (which you can get through your institution, most probably), and 8 GB is good enough but 16BG RAM is not a bad idea.
for the specs I recommended, it can run software like ASPEN Hysys, Autodesk Fusion360, Microsoft Visio and other software I needed for chemical engineering with no issue, and as long as your course's software isn't graphically intensive, it should be more than enough to help you get things done! overall, I feel like the XPS line is a premium for mostly having a super portable, sleek laptop with a top-notch screen and good keyboard, but I think there are so many other better laptops out there with a lot better value for similar performance and build quality :)
In your opinion i5, 8 GB of ram would suffice? For who? A business major? An art major? Yeah sure
@@Spidr-Man for most students unless their course of study has specific software that needs more power, such as rendering 3D models for architecture and engineering, CAD for design, etc. my exposure’s only with Chemical Engineering but from my experience, even with our most intensive software, it runs perfectly fine. I think the money on very high specs can be saved in that regard :)
Thanks A LOT. Pinning this right now!
@@andresvidoza ayyy thanks man! glad I was able to add more to your great video, y'all are dropping one banger after another!
My xps 15 UHD bricked itself after 16 months for no apparent reason, Dell asked me if I would like to replace mother board for $1000. I will never buy another Dell laptop.
I have a job , I don't know why im watching ' back to school' video , ig the thumbnail lured me in .
same here haha
@@nikitaauxusa8064 😁👍
His visuals and videography is top-notch
@@arqamsidd ikr , it's really good
lmfao... I honestly still do the same... (even tho im a tech youtuber) some people just get me haha
Great video as always, and thank you for putting the links to the issues threads in the description.
Man the quality of your content is awesome. I can't believe I didn't find your channel sooner. Been watching your videos alot now.
Thanks a lot I appreciate it so much ahah
Excellent video!! I was waiting for a long time for this review!!
My pleasure thanks for watching mayn!!
Looks like a really nice laptop, but as an ex-computer science student myself - not many students could afford laptops at this price range back in my day here in the UK (Could be due to high tuition fees) But the most common model I seen was either the 15.6” HP Pavilion or the 14” HP Pavilion and most of these had i5’s or below. I also seen a lot of older MacBook models. But yea, good review!
I appreciate this insight. We, in third world countries have it worse: these things tend to sell more due to taxes and freight.
Right now, I have a thick Acer Travelmate issued by the University (I'm an instructor there) but because it's so damn heavy to carry around, I want to have a thin laptop for my own. I'm really looking into a good deal with the Huawei Matebook 14 (i5, 16gb ram, 512gb ssd) at around $700. Even then, I still have to think twice about it.
Yo bro what a video I love your all videos ❤️
Thank you so much!
I love your cinematic!
I watch it all the time. Both the video and the music are wonderful.
thansk a lot!! All from Epidemic btw. You guys always ask haha
11:54 sandman, great video as always
Andrez can we get an update on your experience with the 13 plus. I'm planning on buying the laptop but a little bit worried about how the touch bar n track pad will age. Love your videos and their style
Andres always upload sick content!
Thank you!!
I have a maxed out XPS 15 i9 for work. Impressive laptop for sure.
Super video Bro Your videos Are awesome And is Nice To Watch With An Interesting cinematic intro
I appreciate it a lot!!
1:15 that transition thou 🔥
haha thank you!!
Those transitions are the best
haha thank you !
So many amazing tech stuff. Can you please answer: you already made some videos about it, but i don't know, you told about all of your tech stuff or not ?
Man love this video as always😍
haha thank you!
The XPS 13 Plus looks sick!
That's a calculus book that I never thought I would see again...
it gives me nightmares...
Hey that's the cool wallpaper where can I get?
And the review was amazing but can you use the laptop for 1 day in college or schoo?l?
thanks for the great video :) what drops do you use?
Waves maxx is good I had it on my 2014 dell and the speakers were good but not great. Better than my current laptop bass wise. The speakers sound like there’s more room to move which gives it a cleaner bass
what is your favorite laptop up to now
Great review Andres. But if they add haptic to function row, it defeats the purpose. I believe it needs even more room than the keyboard switches.
meh I just find it annoying I get no feedback.. for example audi cars within their new dashboards have haptic feedback cause they are all touch buttons
How does it defeat the purpose? I agree haptics would be nice. It's capacitive btw because it allows for more airflow for the CPU.
I like the backpack. What company's product is it?
loved that
Is the trackpad actually white? In addition, why did you go with the platinum over the graphite? Thanks
nice keep it up
odd question, what is the name of backpack?
I am watching your videos for long days. I like your choice very much. I like your desktop wallpaper very much. Please let me know how can i get this wallpaper which is on your desktop and Samsung S22 ultra. Please please give me thats link or source. Please. Love from Bangladesh (Asia).
I need that wallpaper link on laptop ...
How is the screen colors for photo and video grading? (compared to MacBook Air M1/M2 and MBP 14"?)
Absolutely amazing honestly... id say its a different experience, as good as the MBP 14". Its just that I wouldn't totally edit videos on it.
Is it possible that you also do the LG Gram? Thank you. Congratulation
ill try! :)
Interesting sign you have in the back of the video - someone you know's name?
love this
Thanks broski!
Mechanical Engineering recent graduate here, loved my XPS 15 for all of college. I lucked out with no quality issues the entire time, but obviously everyone's experience will differ. Recently got rid of it for a new M1 Max MacBook Pro since graduating. Also have my desktop PC for gaming, so I did not need the portability of 2 machines. Definitely will miss that machine.
@saucey_fr,so from what year the Dell XPS 15? So whats inch the MacBook M1 Max!?
I’ve been contemplating what to get xps 15 or Mac air/pro I’m doing civil engineering . I know most engineering softwares hardwired for windows I believe
I noticed your comment and wanted to ask if you had any recommendations for a laptop? I don't have a desktop and need a laptop that can do it all, I game and I work in graphic design so the performance needs to be powerful
Please list the class action lawsuits againt Dell for QC.
There have at least 5 against Apple in the last 5-7 years
(cracked screens, green screen, connnectivity, thermal throttling, keyboard)
can someone reply me with the link to the black wavy wallpaper used in the video?
Yey another vid
From one of the best youtubers of course
Try the surface pro 9 and the xps been one of the best laptops ever made
i gotta try one honestly.. ive been disconnected from the surface lineups
Thanks so much for sharing this! Sorry. I disagree about the keyboard. It was terrible. I kept typing two key at the same time. People should be aware of this problem. I sent the laptop back after a few days and got the regular dell xps.
Dayum that sucks ... yeah Dell definitely need better quality control...
a few from work have been returned also due to the delete key staying on, or not working at all....
Why don't you run a standardized battery test like PC Mark 10?
If there is a good Black Friday or cyber Monday deal on this, it might be _the one_ !
Yeah definitely just careful with the issues these have !
I’m a student and highly recommend the xps line of laptops, I personally run the xps 15 with i7 and it is great
Agreed, i have a 13+ and a 15 and i love tjem
Thanks for sharing! I saw so many people with them so I figured a lot of you have one
@Kepler 186-F cause sometimes i need the dgpu sometimes i don't
And 13+ is just a lot lighter and easier to carry considering i don't need to bring the included charger and i can just use a 100W GaN charger i got from Costco for the 13+
well its mostly school work.
@Kepler 186-F define being friends
I've wanted a Red Bull mini fridge for so long but I think it would be the death of me lmao
lmfao jan drinks them all
I want the bag 😍😍
haha its from Harber London!!
Does anybody know if this laptop would get too hot when coding in C and all the major languages?
where can i get that wallpaper.
What backpack is that at 2:00
What bag is that ?
Hey man, appreciated for video, do you think Computer Science students need a windows laptop.
Cause I’m considering purchasing a MacBook air m2, though maybe need a xps 13 plus too.
Thanks again❤
Anyone who is considering a MB isn't a computer science major
XPS for a student is nothing but a dream 😂
I'm a university student and still I cannot afford it !
haha its all depends right... not everyone can afford it but where I went to school and my friends went to school, we saw a good amount of people with them.
wanna buy if 14" out
Should I grab this on sale? I can get the 1260p 3.5k 16ram model for $1300, and yes I'm a student.
I WOULD
I think it’s windows 11 problem. My Asus also have video audio sync problem. I hate that.
umm could be honestly... people are talking about updating drivers cause windows 11 keeps messing them up
came here for the content stayed for the cinematography but leaving cause of the n number of advertisements on every one video 😑
but hey congrats on 20/20 vision✌🏼
only downside of owning a xps 13 plus is the battery life, but otherwise it's an amazing laptop.
Give a video about your software engineering life and future. Also telk about your educational qualification.
It's my dream.So, Also give a video about - how to became a successful software engineer???
Weird to go way off topic and start reviewing earbuds but otherwise decent review. Bluetooth doesn't support lossless audio. It won't be a lossless transfer.
That new XPS 15 2023 looks awesome.
Definitely getting one.
FINALLY gonna replace my aging Alienware 13 R3 with 1060gpu and 1440p OLED touch screen.
The 2023 xps 15 will FINALLY be a worthy replacement.
4070 , i9 , oled touch
OH YEAH baby!
I got Dell XPS 13 Plus and it's getting heated a lot even while playing TH-cam songs.
What's your favourite laptop???
Nice work Andreas 👌
Jesus loves you
I was going back and forth between this and the air, but happy I went with the air. Too many QC issues with dell and much worse battery life on it.
yeah wayyy to many... dell have to get it together if they want to compete with the air imo
@@andresvidoza 100%
Macbook air?
No one goes back and forth between Windows and Apple laptops
MBs only have 8% market share
@@RK-um9tu And yet, I own both windows and apple. Windows laptop collects dust mostly except for specific work programs I need.
I just quickly checked the price 😭😭😭it’s my 2 year rent payment 😭😭
XPS is head to head price with MacBook Pro here in my country, I’d rather go with MBP
There have at least 5 class action lawsuit against MBs in the last 5-7 years
(cracked screens, green screen, connnectivity, thermal throttling, keyboard)
Which explains why Apple only has 8% laptop market share
@@RK-um9tu yeah but Dell XPS is trying to be like MacBook in terms of price
Yeah no after Watching this the XPS 13" 2022 makes more sense for students.
I sold mine too many issues
We need Google pixel 7 and watch full review
man those glossy finish monitor is a big no
Make day in a life iphone 14 pro vs 14 pro max
Anyone send me discord server from andres ?
0:10 is that Miss Karen?
Brother, Not sure if this is just me. But I feel colors of this video appears more of washed off as compared to your old videos.
Suggest me one laptop under 750 dollars
back to school ? school has already started for most of the people XD
At this price point, I would never choose an xps over a MacBook air
Since MBs only have 8% laptop market share
You are difinately in the minority
@@RK-um9tu as if the 92% is owned by XPS. lol
Battery Life of XPS plus is much worse than that of XPS. Most students won’t need such UHD display. The design & arts students may prefer Mac
well for me apple is the only way between apple and xps. I have the dell xps 13 and i had all kinds of issues since day one. I would not recommend the xps line
There have at least 5 class action lawsuit against MBs in the last 5-7 years
(cracked screens, green screen, connnectivity, thermal throttling, keyboard)
So MBs are the only laptops with all kinds of issues
And why Apple only has 8% laptop market share
@@RK-um9tuits just my opinion. Had many issues with dell laptops. Dell is involved in many lawsuits as well. Heard from other people having problem with their XPS, which are supposed to be their premium line
@@Nicolas-fx4el
Please list the class action lawsuits against Dell laptops, like I listed against MBs.
If you can't, please delete what I already know is a blantant lie.
Amazing how Apple users are incapable of telling the truth.
why are you doing a back to school in october ??? makes no sense
back to school? in my family means "factory reset"
Vey poor battery life.
1. "Professional" reviewers use standardized battery tests ike PCMark 10, not their opinions.
2. Any company would be sued for selling a product that doesn't work correctly right "out of the box".
3. Intel/Windows has 80% global laptop market share, AMD 10%, and Apple 8%.
Individual consumers, businesses, schools, government agencies, and nonprofts have spoken loud and clear.
Bruh this is so costly for any average person
After watching this, I decided to buy Macbook Air M2.
If ur trying to play game, like a idea even in this laptop, just don't!
NO! not an M2 MBA alternative
I’m sorry, but this just seems like you’re paying a premium price for basically just style, you can get a 20x better windows laptop for the same price
design is good but performance and battery NO
gaming laptops are good but still windows dont have efficiency factor, this is the reason apple is growing
I WILL GET ACER LIKE BRANDS WITH eGPU and much lesser price
Wow thanks for all the data to back up your battery comment
My XPS Plus gets 13-14 hours of battery life
Just like every other non-gaming, non-OLED Windows laptop on the market today.
It's just a thicker, heavier, worse, and more expensive MacBook air. Why not just get a Mac air?
Why do MacBook fanboys always post misinformation with their fake questions?
1. No touch screen, no pen support, no 2-in-1 design, no 180-degree screen, no OLED screen, no 5G, no instant on, no upgradability, norepairability, crappy OS
2. And let's not forget all the class action lawsuits - Crackedscreen, green screen, connectivity, thermal throttling, keyboard (ya'll getyour $395 settlement check yet?)
3. MacBooks only have an 8% market share and 99% ofcorporations, small businesses, educational institutions, government agencies,and nonprofits across the entire planet use Windows laptops
You are welcome for the free education
@@RK-um9tu I'm not a Mac fanboy and on the contrary I hate Mac and I am a die hard Windows fan. However, the reality is no windows laptop can compete with Mac's battery life, touchpad, and quietness. I had the XPS 13 plus for a few days but it can get super hot and the fan gets super loud when just casually browsing websites; it was thick, heavy, and buggy too, it froze the first time I tuned it on. I love Windows 11 but the hardware from each laptop company is a generation behind Apple's. BTW who really cares abt 2 in 1 or 180 degree screen? Most ppl just want a simple good laptop.
The touch pad on the XPS 13 plus isn't that great either due to its size, the haptic was fine
MacBook Air m1 999$ dell fps 13 plus 1700$ I know which laptop I'll buy
hahah
Dude, please share any class-action lawsuits against Dell for QC? If you can't don't spread fake news.
Espeically since MBs have had numerous class action lawsuits filed against for poor QC.
1. Cracked screens,
2. Green screens,
3. Connectivity,
4. Thermal throttling,
5. Keyboards,
One more thing, did you get your $395 keyboard settlement check yet?
How does a student afford this lol
Love the cinematography and when you talk to the camera, but you lose me in the narration. I believe your videos would be better if you only talked directly to the camera, like MKBHD, Dave2D,…
M2 macbook air alternative? seriously? 🤣
Dell do a terrible job at budget laptops! Macbook air is still 1000% a better buy over dell!..
Why the f would you need an XPS or a Macbook M2 for school? Just get a $500 laptop smh
noting beats macbook air, you cant find anything at that price. period! dont fall for people bullshit
MBs have 8% laptop market share
So your opinion is clearly in the minority
Also, did you get your $395 keyboard settlement check yet?
@@RK-um9tu its not my fault if you can’t afford one. but if you ever buy one, you will understand what i mean.
back to school? mac / xps?
you are really wasting your dad money..
I would stay away from this device. It has numerous issues. Abysmal Battery, it overheats like crazy, throttles, performance is not consistent. Reports of the capacitive keys failing. It looks amzazing but that's about it.