AORUS 17HvsDell XPS 13 9345

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AORUS
AORUS 17H
17H

Quick Stats

The AORUS 17H delivers high-end gaming performance with its Intel Core i7-13700H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination.
The AORUS 17H has a decent build quality, but plastic usage is noticeable at its premium price point.
The display's 1080p resolution is underwhelming, lacking crispness due to low pixel density for a laptop of its size and price.
The AORUS 17H features a high-performance Intel Core i7-13700H processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 laptop GPU.
Dell
Dell XPS 13 9345
XPS 13 9345

Quick Stats

The Dell XPS 13 9345 delivers top-notch performance with snappy results, impressive benchmarks, and reduced power consumption.
The Dell XPS 13 9345 boasts an impressively small build, weighing just 2.6 pounds overall.
The Dell XPS 13 9345 offers various display options catering to different needs and preferences effectively.
The Dell XPS 13 9345 features a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with advanced Wi-Fi capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
AORUS 17H
Winner
#293
Dell XPS 13 9345
#298
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
AORUS 17H
#267
Winner
Dell XPS 13 9345
#755
Display
AORUS 17H
#479
Dell XPS 13 9345
#207
Winner
Performance
AORUS 17H
#115
Winner
Dell XPS 13 9345
#591
Build
AORUS 17H
#446
Dell XPS 13 9345
#179
Winner
Features
AORUS 17H
#224
Dell XPS 13 9345
#44
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
AORUS AORUS 17H
Dell Dell XPS 13 9345
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13900H
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 150W)
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Adreno GPU
N/A
1x 2230 / 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

AORUS 17H

Strengths

The combination of Intel's Core i7 13700H and the RTX 4080 laptop GPU is an incredibly well-balanced tandem.
The energy needs to perform at high-end levels are clearly being met, with combined powers of up to 195 watts capable for the cooling system.
Battery life from the 99 watt hour unit is impressive.
Build quality is good with ample sturdiness from the keyboard and trackpad.
The screen has a 360Hz refresh rate, making for smooth gaming and lesser demanding titles.
The AORUS cooling solution is clearly very competent in delivering over 170 watts of combined power.

Weaknesses

Having such high-end power hungry hardware on tap requires Cooling, which makes the laptop thick (3cm) and heavy (2.7kg).
The noise output when running heavy workloads is borderline unpleasant for those around you.
The primary Hardware pairing has downsides, with power consumption being one of them.
The laptop's design targets may not be ideal for everyone, particularly in terms of weight and thickness.
The RAM speed could be improved, especially considering the price point of £2249.
The 1080p resolution on a 17-inch display might feel a bit too slim in terms of pixel density.

Dell XPS 13 9345

Strengths

This machine is stupidly small, it's crazy how small this thing is right, uh in a world where 14-inch laptops are kind of replacing 13in in some cases this one really bucks the trend by being as Tiny as you can imagine.
The Snapdragon X Elite processor provides better battery life, pushing less resolution and using less power, making it significantly better than the Intel version.
Performance is topnotch, benchmarks really fast on things like geek bench and experientially it is very Snappy, it's nice so it can do everything your Intel Core Ultra 7 version of this could do and probably a little bit faster.
The base model with full HD Plus display is not bad, it's full srgb coverage, it's not horrible looking and it's 500 nits for brightness.

Weaknesses

Limited ports, which the same negatives exist for the Intel model too
The keyboard can be a problem, if you're okay with the limitation of the ports and the keyboard.
The battery life may decrease when running x86 emulation, it'll hit the battery life a bit more but still this is significantly better than the Intel version.
The speakers are not impressive, I mean it's okay but that part's not woohoo, due to the small chassis.
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AORUS 17H

The AORUS 17H gaming laptop boasts an impressive pairing of Intel's Core i7-13700H processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 laptop GPU. This powerful combination is designed to deliver exceptional performance in both demanding games and resource-intensive applications. With a maximum combined power output of over 170W, this laptop is built to handle even the most graphically intensive tasks.

Dell XPS 13 9345

The Dell XPS 13 9345 with Snapdragon X Elite processor promises a new level of portability, battery life, and performance. This 13.4-inch ultrabook boasts a diminutive size, weighing just 2.6 pounds, and features a full Windows 11 experience with an MS Prism emulator for x86 program compatibility. While it shares some negatives with its Intel counterpart, such as limited ports and a cramped keyboard, the XPS 13 9345 stands out for its efficiency, heat reduction, and impressive battery life.

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