Dell XPS 13 vs Razer Blade Stealth

[KaireFeare]

I need help deciding between the Dell XPS 13 and Razer Blade Stealth 

The XPS 13 is on sale as of now, cheaper than its non touch screen version at $760 USD

13.3 in Full HD (1920 x 1080) infinity display  

Corning® Gorilla® Glass, machined aluminum and carbon fiber 
Intel Core i5-5200U 2.20 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.70 GHz  

4GB DDR3L 1600 MHz 
128GB SSD 
Windows 8.1, 64-bit 
No Optical drive 
Media card reader 
Waves MaxxAudio 
Intel HD Graphics 5500 - 1920x1080 
2 USB 3.0 • Mini DisplayPort • Headphone output/Microphone input combo 
52 WHr, 4-cell (15 hours)* 
Integrated webcam 
802.11ac (Miracast enabled) 
Bluetooth 4.0 
11.98 x 7.88 x 0.33-0.60 in (304.29 x 200.15 x 8.38-15.24 mm) 
2.60 lbs (1.17 kg) 
Silver 
TPM 2.0 
Backlit keyboard 
Touchscreen: NO

tfw its copy and pasted LOL

Then the Razer Blade Stealth is 1,000 USD

http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-blade-stealth

Its got a 128 GB SSD

Intel i7-6500U

8 GB Dual Channel - DDR3 1866 Mhz

Backlit Keyboard 

2.75 lbs. / 1.25 kg

Then if I wanted in the future, slap the Razer Core on there.

Im thinking the Razer Blade Stealth is a much better option though, tell me what you think

[79wjd]

I wouldn't tocuh that XPS 13 solely because you'd be stuck with only 4gb of RAM. (I also wouldn't want it because it's only 1080p)

 

So my vote is for the Stealth (or a different version of the XPS 13 with a higher res screen and 8gb of ram).

[KaireFeare]

2 minutes ago, djdwosk97 said:

I wouldn't tocuh the XPS 13 solely because you'd be stuck with only 4gb of RAM. 

Yeah thats what I was thinking, I mean the XPS 13 is 1.4k original price, so Stealth is a better option?

[Burusutazu]

Why are you comparing the old xps 13 with a new razor? Anyways, between those two the razor is better.

[KaireFeare]

16 minutes ago, Burusutazu said:

Why are you comparing the old xps 13 with a new razor? Anyways, between those two the razor is better.

because Im poor LOL

[don_svetlio]

2 hours ago, KaireFeare said:

because Im poor LOL

If you want a laptop which won't break within a year, definitely the XPS - they are a high-end work-grade series whereas the Razer Blade Stealth is a luxury fashion statement. Unlike the Stealth, the XPS runs cool and quiet, has a more solid body, MUCH better keyboard and Dell also offer superior customer support

[BenR31415]

You need more than 4GB ram in a computer for virtually anything these days. 8 is fine, but you really want 16.

As for how good a laptop it is (build quality, etc), as for using an XPS 13 for a little bit, it is absolutely amazing, the screen is amazing, the trackpad is amazing and the keyboard is fairly OK. Can't speak for the razer.

That being said though, please do not get anything over 500 bucks with less than 8GB of ram, it's really not worth it. If I were you, I'd save up for an 8GB model of the XPS 13, because the memory is soldered on, but if that's not an option then the stealth is a no brainer with that extra ram.

The CPU is obviously better on the Razer (but not actually by a whole lot), but it it's between an 8GB xps 13 with a core i5 and an 8GB razer blade stealth with a core i7, I'd personally go for the core i5.

[KaireFeare]

7 hours ago, don_svetlio said:

If you want a laptop which won't break within a year, definitely the XPS - they are a high-end work-grade series whereas the Razer Blade Stealth is a luxury fashion statement. Unlike the Stealth, the XPS runs cool and quiet, has a more solid body, MUCH better keyboard and Dell also offer superior customer support

 

48 minutes ago, BenR31415 said:

You need more than 4GB ram in a computer for virtually anything these days. 8 is fine, but you really want 16.

As for how good a laptop it is (build quality, etc), as for using an XPS 13 for a little bit, it is absolutely amazing, the screen is amazing, the trackpad is amazing and the keyboard is fairly OK. Can't speak for the razer.

That being said though, please do not get anything over 500 bucks with less than 8GB of ram, it's really not worth it. If I were you, I'd save up for an 8GB model of the XPS 13, because the memory is soldered on, but if that's not an option then the stealth is a no brainer with that extra ram.

The CPU is obviously better on the Razer (but not actually by a whole lot), but it it's between an 8GB xps 13 with a core i5 and an 8GB razer blade stealth with a core i7, I'd personally go for the core i5.

mhm I see, and I prob will be using the laptop for man than 10 hrs, and the Stealth supposedly has like a 5-7 hr battery, and XPS 13 has 15 or so, considering Ill be in a school for about 8-9 hrs a day then Dell XPS seems to be the better option, with what don_svetlio said, not sure if I will be able to afford 8 GB for XPS doe

[don_svetlio]

2 minutes ago, KaireFeare said:

 

mhm I see, and I prob will be using the laptop for man than 10 hrs, and the Stealth supposedly has like a 5-7 hr battery, and XPS 13 has 15 or so, considering Ill be in a school for about 8-9 hrs a day then Dell XPS seems to be the better option, with what don_svetlio said, not sure if I will be able to afford 8 GB for XPS doe

The XPS most definitely has better battery life and thermals - the Stealth runs above 90*C at medium-high loads whereas the XPS doesn't break 80*C

[KaireFeare]

3 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

The XPS most definitely has better battery life and thermals - the Stealth runs above 90*C at medium-high loads whereas the XPS doesn't break 80*C

I did not know that, jesus christ, welp thanks for the info

[don_svetlio]

Just now, KaireFeare said:

I did not know that, jesus christ, welp thanks for the info

A guy on the Razer forums asked if that was an issue and the all-knowing mods told him a 15W CPU ran hot rather than admit the engineering on the Blade is bloody terrible

[KaireFeare]

5 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

A guy on the Razer forums asked if that was an issue and the all-knowing mods told him a 15W CPU ran hot rather than admit the engineering on the Blade is bloody terrible

LOL DAYUM

Edit : http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-13-9350-laptop/pd?oc=dncwt5158s&model_id=xps-13-9350-laptop

1k just found an 8 gb for 1k, now all I have to do is wait for sales Q.Q

[don_svetlio]

3 minutes ago, KaireFeare said:

LOL DAYUM

Yeah, I'd avoid Razer as a whole (btw - I own a few of their products (mainly mice) - not worth the money)

[KaireFeare]

4 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

Yeah, I'd avoid Razer as a whole (btw - I own a few of their products (mainly mice) - not worth the money)

I have the Vespula and Taipan, Its meh nothing special, but I kinda like it, i have a logitech g105 kb and a headset, I made a mistake on the kb, I didnt realize it has G Buttons, it gets in the way all the time, I had to adjust to the kb size because I'd be one key over due to the different size, for some reason it also performs F functions when I turn it off, not sure how but I gotta fix that, then theres the headset, its also kinda nice, but the mic sucks for some reason.

My PC sucks in general though, and then Ill prob be paying the the XPS 13 

[don_svetlio]

Just now, KaireFeare said:

I have the Vespula and Taipan, Its meh nothing special, but I kinda like it, i have a logitech g105 kb and a headset, I made a mistake on the kb, I didnt realize it has G Buttons, it gets in the way all the time, I had to adjust to the kb size because I'd be one key over due to the different size, for some reason it also performs F functions when I turn it off, not sure how but I gotta fix that, then theres the headset, its also kinda nice, but the mic sucks for some reason

Currently using a Taipan - it's been in use for less than 3 years and it's already starting to show signs of issues with the sensor. It cost me 100$. My previous Canyon mouse which I got for 10$ lasted over 5 years.

[KaireFeare]

1 minute ago, don_svetlio said:

Currently using a Taipan - it's been in use for less than 3 years and it's already starting to show signs of issues with the sensor. It cost me 100$. My previous Canyon mouse which I got for 10$ lasted over 5 years.

Mine has been for 2-3 years, so about the same, but my sensor seems to be fine, its just the pads on the bottom that sucks. But wow 10 dollar 5 years

[don_svetlio]

Just now, KaireFeare said:

Mine has been for 2-3 years, so about the same, but my sensor seems to be fine, its just the pads on the bottom that sucks. But wow 10 dollar 5 years

Hah, hope yours lasts longer than mine. Btw, for the laptop, you can also look at used ThinkPads

[KaireFeare]

1 minute ago, don_svetlio said:

Hah, hope yours lasts longer than mine. Btw, for the laptop, you can also look at used ThinkPads

I have looked at the thinkpads, T420 and T430 have so really awesome specs, like really awesome. I just dont like the look of it LOL, but I've been considering it

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, KaireFeare said:

I have looked at the thinkpads, T420 and T430 have so really awesome specs, like really awesome. I just dont like the look of it LOL, but I've been considering it

ThinkPads are the highest end work-grade laptop available. T430 has the best membrane keyboard on the market - like, the next step above it is a mechanical keyboard.

[KaireFeare]

1 minute ago, don_svetlio said:

ThinkPads are the highest end work-grade laptop available. T430 has the best membrane keyboard on the market - like, the next step above it is a mechanical keyboard.

tfw you just gotta wait for sales / back to school sales and see if they go on sale LOL

[don_svetlio]

Just now, KaireFeare said:

tfw you just gotta wait for sales / back to school sales and see if they go on sale LOL

@Dackzy is our local ThinkPad expert. Feel free to ask him anything about them.

[Dackzy]

1 minute ago, don_svetlio said:

@Dackzy is our local ThinkPad expert. Feel free to ask him anything about them.

Thanks  

What do you need me for?

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, Dackzy said:

Thanks  

What do you need me for?

OP is deciding between a T430, XPS13 (4GB RAM) or Blade Stealth (aka the Green Furnace Lite)

[KaireFeare]

3 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

OP is deciding between a T430, XPS13 (4GB RAM) or Blade Stealth (aka the Green Furnace Lite)

change that into an XPS 13 8gb, 8GB I should be able to afford

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, KaireFeare said:

change that into an XPS 13 8gb, 8GB I should be able to afford

As long as you're not buying Green Furnace Lite I doubt you'll have issues or regrets