54 PCWorld JUNE 2020REVIEWS DELL XPS 13 9300
workload of video playback, 12 hours is
plenty. We should point out that if you are
using Office or a browser, expect to lop off
at least a third of that battery life. Push the
CPU hard, and expect no more than a
couple of hours or so at best. Heavy GPU
use might push it under two hours.BOTTOM LINE
The Dell XPS 13 9300 enters 2020 with more
competition than ever. In 2015, 360-degree
designs were still unproven and very rough.
Today’s versions, such as the XPS 13 2-in-1
(go.pcworld.com/dl73), give up nothing
while also offering tablet and pen
functionality. The utility of those designs are
so good these days, we wonder whether the
days of pure clamshell laptops are reaching
their end.
If we are truly coming to the end of
clamshell laptops as the preference, we
recognize that Dell’s XPS 13 9300 just might
be the pinnacle of what can be done. It’s
small, thin, and light, with a beautiful display
and nearly flawless features. The addition of
Iris Plus graphics erases a weakness with its
predecessor. It’s one of the best laptops
we’ve ever tested.Dell XPS 13 9300
PROS- Gorgeous InfinityEdge screen with almost no
bezels. - Dual biometric input options.
CONS - Slightly slower than the previous model, the XPS 13
7390. - No USB-A Port.
BOTTOM LINE
Dell’s XPS 13 9300 takes a step back in performance,
but its beautiful screen, small footprint, and
near-perfect size still make it one of the best
ultraportable laptops.
The XPS 13 9300’s battery lasts just over 12 hours $1,749
during video playback.
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