42 PCWorld JULY 2020REVIEWS THE BEST DELL XPS 13
support (though it doesn’t include the pen).
Its touch display means you don’t have to get
to the trackpad or keyboard either. All three
XPS 13’s are excellent laptops, but the XPS 13
2-in-1 7390 is the most versatile of the three.
Winner: XPS 13 2-in-1 7390WHICH XPS 13 HAS THE
BEST SCREEN
Among the three XPS 13 models here,
there’s a key difference that we want to
point out here: the aspect ratio of the
screen. The older XPS 13 7390 features a
1920x1080-resolution panel, which uses
the very common aspect ratio of 16:9.
The XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 and the XPS 13
9300 feature a 1920x1200-resolution
screen and a slightly taller 16:10
aspect ratio. The XPS 13 9300’s near bezel-less display is a joy to behold.Dell takes advantage of
that aspect ratio and nearly
eliminates the bezel on both
the 16:10 laptops. The result
is a stunning look and more
usable space. We prefer the
taller aspect ratio, as it gives
us a little more space for our
work. Both the XPS 13 2-in-1
7390 and XPS 13 9300 also
feature Sharp IPS panels that
can hit a very bright 500 nits,
and EyeSafe technology,
which reduces blue light
emissions without that
horrible brown tint look other panels offer.
The XPS 13 7390’s screen is fine, but the
16:10, 1920x1200, 500-nit panels in the XPS
13 7390 and the XPS 13 9300 take home the
win.
Winner: XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 and the XPS
13 9300Tablet and A-frame modes on the XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 make it the most
versatile of the three laptops. The pen, unfortunately, is optional.