choosing between dell xps 13 vs razer blade stealth for software engineering

[mlsadler]

Hi,

I am starting my major in computer engineering this fall and I wasn't sure was laptop to buy. I wan't to buy the razer blade stealth 2018 ( with the i7 8th gen) and I know they are expensive for nothing but I really like the sleak look it has, but I was wondering if the dell xps 13 (with the i7 8th gen) is it worth going with it for the better battery life and performance. Also, i am stating my major in software engineering like I said, but do i need a computer with a graphique card or not (having in mind that I do have a pc a home with an gtx 970).

thanks

 

side note: I live in canada and it seems like I can't find anywhere where you can buy an dell xps 8th gen

[Crunchy Dragon]

I would choose the Dell over a Razer Blade.

 

Razer has a rather extensive history of problems with their laptops, and they're just overall low quality. Even LMG has had lots of problems.

[Theguywhobea]

XPS 13

[Slottr]

Bought an xps 13 about 5 months ago to use for uni and its great. I usually don't charge it for ~3 days at a time and I use it frequently on campus.

 

Though, neither of these laptops have dedicated graphics cards, just so you know

[mlsadler]

kk then I think that I know what I am going to buy ahahaha an xps 13 thank you everyone!!!!!!!

[Mr.Humble]

whichever has the 8th gen Intel chip and better warranty.

 

For me it would be the XPS13 as A) it's a very sexy and small thing (like me ;)) and B) Razer stuff isn't sold here

[D13H4RD]

XPS

 

Never ever buy a Razer laptop unless you believe everything Min tells you about it.

 

It’s just a low-quality laptop that’s very prone to hardware failures combined with poor after-sales.