Dell XPS 13 9340vsMSI Prestige 13

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Dell
Dell XPS 13 9340
XPS 13 9340

Quick Stats

The Dell XPS 13 9340's performance is top-notch, delivering substantial power with excellent graphics capabilities overall.
The Dell XPS 13 9340 boasts an impressive build quality with a premium feel overall.
The standout feature of the Dell XPS 13 9340 is its impressive display with vibrant colors and crisp resolution.
The Dell XPS 13 9340 boasts impressive features, including a powerful CPU and dedicated AI chip.
MSI
MSI Prestige 13
Prestige 13

Quick Stats

The MSI Prestige 13 delivers impressive performance with Intel's Core Ultra 7 and ample system resources available.
The MSI Prestige 13's build is a mixed bag due to its subpar trackpad and unimpressive display refresh rate.
The MSI Prestige 13 boasts a stunning display with impressive color accuracy and peak brightness up to 500 nits.
The MSI Prestige 13 boasts a high-quality display with 16:10 aspect ratio and 100% sRGB rating feature prominently.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Dell XPS 13 9340
Winner
#23
MSI Prestige 13
#26
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Dell XPS 13 9340
#754
MSI Prestige 13
#372
Winner
Display
Dell XPS 13 9340
#204
Winner
MSI Prestige 13
#289
Performance
Dell XPS 13 9340
#199
Winner
MSI Prestige 13
#358
Build
Dell XPS 13 9340
#29
Winner
MSI Prestige 13
#87
Features
Dell XPS 13 9340
#42
Winner
MSI Prestige 13
#129

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Dell Dell XPS 13 9340
MSI MSI Prestige 13
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
Intel Core i7-13700H
Intel Arc (8-Cores)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Dell XPS 13 9340

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

MSI Prestige 13

Strengths

This is truly a lightweight 13-inch laptop something that every premium 13-inch laptop should aspire to do and MSI executed flawlessly.
I appreciate the high-quality display, abundance of IO ports over here, and also the fact that you get some fantastic performance great thermals and respectable battery life.
The device has impressive thermal management, with a maximum average surface temperature of 38°C under unrealistic peak loads and around 35°C with more realistic sustained loads.
The system memory and Intel Core i7-1280V processor combination provides excellent general productivity, programming, and coding performance.
The laptop's battery life is impressive, lasting up to 14 hours on a single charge with general productivity use cases.

Weaknesses

The trackpad is cheap and not up to par with the rest of the device's quality.
The display has a 60Hz refresh rate, which is below what most users expect from a high-end laptop.
The speakers are absolutely terrible, with the reviewer joking that they could be found on a budget laptop.
Gaming performance is not great, with games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive running at 30 FPS, which is about 50% less than other similar laptops.
Some components, such as system memory and the connectivity module, are soldered onto the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.
Read Full Reviews

Dell XPS 13 9340

The Dell XPS 13 9340 boasts impressive tech specs, with a powerful CPU, AI capabilities, and improved energy efficiency. Its sleek design features a vibrant display, but may be prone to scratches. The device's camera shutter is also absent, potentially making it more vulnerable to dust and dirt. With only two ports, users will need to adapt to using dongles for additional connectivity. In this review, we'll explore the laptop's unique features and how they compare to competitors like the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Asus Zenbook.

MSI Prestige 13

The MSI Prestige 13 is a lightweight powerhouse that's perfect for those seeking a high-performance 13-inch laptop without the bulk. Weighing in at just under 3 pounds, this device boasts impressive thermals and respectable battery life, making it ideal for all-day use. With a stunning display and abundance of IO ports, this laptop checks many boxes. However, some questionable design choices, including a cheap trackpad and subpar speakers, prevent it from reaching its full potential.

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