The Battle of Texan Hybrid Laptops It is not that we often manage copies of the same machine whose configuration is identical and whose screen is not identical.
But Dell was good enough to play the game and sent us two copies of the 2020 Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, its latest addition, only the screen from which displays different numbers of pixels. For 4K + (3840 by 2400 pixels) The machine sold for 2125 euros About and Full HD + (1200 pixels in 1920) For a model that costs around 1830 Euro.
So Dell pays you double pixels on the board to pay 300 euros. At first glance, this seems high to us, but without a doubt the 4K model has hidden talents. We will see the same.
Clone wars
Our two Nayaks have the same physical assets as the previous version, which was released in late 2019. We invite you to read our trial of the version released last year. It was white at the time we were testing here, it was white.
In addition, this 13.4-inch touchscreen all-in-one hybrid PC’s Heck is still beautiful, well-groomed and fun to use every day.
4K or FHD, the dimensions are the same – 29.6 x 20.7 x 1.59 cm – but the devil is in the details. Or rather scale. The Full HD version weighs 1.28 kg and the 4K version is over 1.31 kg.
Incidentally, both XPS 13 2-in-1s have identical components and therefore Intel EVO Certified Both. It has an Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, 16 GB LPDDR4x memory and 512 GB SSD. They use the Core i7’s Iris Xe graphics controller to display interfaces and pixels regardless of image size.
Note, after all, their respective order names on the Dell site are “cn93103sc” for full HD machines and “cn93105sc” for 4K models.
Pixels by thousands but not all from the same barrel
The ratio of the IPS panel is the same on both machines – 16:10, which explains why the number of pixels displayed is a bit foreign. As you can see in the photo below, looking at the diagonal of the screen, Windows 10 recommends that you widen the interface a bit to see icons or smaller fonts better.
Also a good intention, for our tests, we all went back 100% to ensure that the software and our colorimetric checks actually take measurements under the same performance conditions.
We’ll focus on passing it, in the case of a 4K + machine, with so many pixels on such a small panel, 100% Windows … it’s actually very small! Even. For this reason, we are already asking ourselves eternal questions, in which all humanity is animated for centuries: ” What is the plan The »
To begin, we measured the technical performance of the two screens.
- Brightness: Full HD machine benefits
On Full HD models, our investigation has estimated average maximum brightness 498 CD / M2. this is right. We observe a peak at 562 cd / m2 In the center and all measurement values do not go below 471 cd / m2.
He is from 432 CD / M2 Maximum average on 4K + models, with a peak at 482 cd / m2 Center and prices that fall below 390 cd / m2 sometimes. It is much less homogeneous and slightly disappointing.
However, it should be noted that In both cases, These are not the result of dazzling, the average average value of machines that have gone through our hands recently 555 cd / m2.
- Contrast Ratio: Full HD machine benefited
We measured it 1793: 1 On the Full HD model, further symmetry is given for 0.016. Two values above our average for the year 2020, that’s good.
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 on 4K, it’s 1674: 1. With a slightly higher symmetry of 0.023. It was predictable to the deviations observed during light measurements. In both cases, we are below average here. But the overall result remains true, especially for office automation, multimedia, even a little imaging. In addition to this …
- Color fidelity: advantage of 4K machine
Full HD panel default is Delta E2000 Is 3,39 SRGB in DCR-P3 and 4.26 in. The value is far from 0 and therefore not really good. We looked worse, yes. But better, too, especially on Dell.
Both color spaces – sRGB and DCI-P3 – are well covered according to our diagram. In the first case, it is that gray … greenish and, in the second case, the reds and yellow are highly deformed.
4K panel default is delta e 2,94 SRGB in DCR-P3 and 3.22 in. it’s better.
Here too, at least 100% coverage of color locations is guaranteed. Gray is slightly less green in sRGB, although still distorted, yellow and red are almost simultaneously in the P3.
- Performance Score: Full HD Advantage
The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 4K + is the best option if you plan to do image editing or fail it, want to have very loyal colors. However, be aware that you will lose luster in the process.
Full HD machines lack color accuracy. very bad. However, overall, she does slightly better than her colleague at other events. It is therefore reserved for office automation and multimedia entertainment and wins this first round.
Work yes, they ask for more
To assess the performance of the machines, we took our general arsenal of test software. The two Dell XPS 13 2-in-1s are certainly similar for battery profiles and have been tested under similar conditions.
we invited Dell XPS 13 Classic Winter 2020 There is a standard meter to be the same configuration (and with FHD + screen) as our two protagonists.
- Global Work: Full HD Benefits
We expected the 4K screen machine to be different from its full HD cousin. It is behind in five tests but the values are quite respectable.
sport ? Under more circumstances
In the past, the more pixels the screen had to manage, the higher the scores fell. Integrated Intel graphics controllers in previous generations of core processors had a difficult time making sure that polygons were generated throughout the test panel as soon as they crossed the Full HD bar. And it was also fantastic in full HD.
Gaming skills of the new core 11th gen, In full HD, is no longer performed. Here we also have confirmation that Brand new Iris Xe from Intel 4K manages to do a lot better than the previous core graphics components. Salute.
- In 3D Video Games: Benefits of Full HD
In pure 3D games, there, on the other hand, we did not expect to move from one side or the other. But as the Iris Xe still indulges in some video game entertainment in full HD over 4K, it’s common that the Dell XPS 13 breaks the 2-in-1 UHD figure.
It is possible to get some small parts of a 3D game in Full HD, with a little detail. Not in 4K. Fortunately, the UHD panel responds well when asked to display fewer definitions. There is not too much blur and fonts do not come out too much. Therefore, as soon as you set the number of pixels on FHD +, it can also play the game. But barely out of the box and without touching screen-related settings, he is unable to do so. It is called.
The 2020 XPS 13 is the most permanent of 2-in-1s….
Among the recurring observations that we can make during our tests, the first is the fact that Machines equipped with touch screens are generally less permanent than those (With equivalent configuration).
Second search: There are also big differences between touch or not, autonomy between a laptop or ultra-portable full HD panel and another, 4K.
There, the two configurations are similar, we recall, with a touch screen as a bonus. And, no doubt, pixels are expensive in energy.
- Autonomy: Benefits of Full HD Configuration
As a reminder, our Dell XPS 13 Classic Winter 2020 Edition is 21 h 50 In cumulative autonomy, which allows it to enter Our Top 5 of the most enduring Ultraportables of the moment.
Combining our tests, the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 holds Full HD 21 h 09, 40 minutes less than its non-contraceptive cousin.
4K model fails to hold more than 13 h 10 By accumulating these best times.
It gives in detail:
Video Autonomy:
Dell XPS 13 Classic: 10 H19
Dell XPS 13 2-N-1 Full HD: 9H51
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 4K: 6H07
Versatile Autonomy:
Dell XPS 13 Classic: 11 H31
Dell XPS 13 2-N-1 Full HD: 11H18
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 4K: 7:03 pm.
Consumption, noise and temperature: some difference
The same housing, the same dissipation circuit and the same components have to be cooled. Saying that here two Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 stand to shoulder to shoulder.
The Full HD version overheats slightly when 4K models. But it is quite marginal. What’s less is that the pixel-clad Dell XPS Hybrid delivers up to 55% more watts when the machine is limited for regular use, or the Windows 10 desktop is displayed and nothing else.
Again, and even if the red numbers are higher in the column of a full HD machine, it is all the same that it seems to us a better model of two.
XPS 13 2-in-1 Full HD: Winner Texan Hybrid
As you can see, it is difficult to recommend the XPS 13 2-in-1 4K model if you plan on charging uninterrupted for the entire working day without interruption. Full HD version, it flirts with the best long distance runners of the moment and is essential in many areas. Because, pay more for:
1) There are more pixels, of course, but not necessarily well highlighted,
2) so much power
3) low endurance
These are all reasons that will motivate us to buy the Full HD version instead of 4K for our daily use.
Even though this means buying a 4K screen is as big as the quality, and it waits quietly at home to take advantage of the power of this hybrid to offer us optimal work comfort.
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