Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch vs Dell XPS 13 9305 Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch vs Dell XPS 13 9305 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and XPS 13 9305, two laptops from Samsung and Dell. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch was introduced to market in February 2022 and Dell XPS 13 9305 was launched in March 2021. There is only 11 months difference between Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and XPS 13 9305 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and Dell XPS 13 9305 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch Key Specs

Launched in February 2022
13.3" OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2 mm (11.98 x 7.87 x 0.44 inches)
Weight: 0.87 kg (1.92 lbs)

Dell XPS 13 9305 Key Specs

Launched in March 2021
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
8GB Ram
302 x 199 x 15.8 mm (11.89 x 7.83 x 0.62 inches)
Weight: 1.16 kg (2.56 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and XPS 13 9305 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch over Dell XPS 13 9305

Weight	0.87 kg vs 1.16 kg	0.29 kg lighter
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 1000:1	more pleasing colors
Response Time	3 ms vs 30 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS vs 0.84 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs LPDDR4X	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.0 vs No

Reasons to choose Dell XPS 13 9305 over Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.1% vs ~80.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	3.8 mm vs 5 mm	1.2 mm thinner bezels
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Common Strengths of Dell XPS 13 9305 and Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch

Launch Dates	February 2022 vs March 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell XPS 13 9305 and Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch vs Dell XPS 13 9305: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and the Dell XPS 13 9305.

Physical Specs
Weight	0.87 kg (1.92 lbs)	1.16 kg (2.56 lbs)
Surface Area	608 cm2 (94.3 inches2)	601 cm2 (93.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.2%	~81.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5 mm	~3.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gray	Silver

Comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and the Dell XPS 13 9305 External Dimensions

Weight

Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch weighs 0.87 kg (1.92 lbs), whereas the XPS 13 9305 weighs 1.16 kg (2.56 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch 0.87 kg

Dell XPS 13 9305 1.16 kg

Min 0.85 kg

Average 1.22 kg

Max 1.64 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch 11.20 mm

Dell XPS 13 9305 15.80 mm

Min 7.90 mm

Average 15.38 mm

Max 19.30 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch is 0.07 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell XPS 13 9305 is 0.09 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch vs Dell XPS 13 9305: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i7 1260P	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz	1.7-3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.1 GHz
Number of Cores	12	2
Number of Threads	16	4
L3 Cache	12 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1593	1264
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7956	2563
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1516	1330
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9305	3144

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and Dell XPS 13 9305.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1115G4

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	844.8 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	640	384
TMUs	40	24
ROPs	20	12

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Dell XPS 13 9305 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	4x2 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	4267 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and the XPS 13 9305, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro (13.3”)	Dell XPS 13 9305
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	63 Wh	52 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	45 / 65 W
Full Charging Time	2:05 hr
AC Adapter Weight	165 gramm

Moreover, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch boasts a larger battery capacity of 63 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the XPS 13 9305's52 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch 63 Wh

Dell XPS 13 9305 52 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 53.1 Wh

Max 80.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and the XPS 13 9305 have similar max. storage capacities of 512 GB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB	256 GB, 512 GB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch vs Dell XPS 13 9305: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and Dell XPS 13 9305 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and XPS 13 9305 screens have the same size of 13.3".The total usable screen area of the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch is 487cm² / 76inch² whereas the XPS 13 9305's total usable screen area is 487cm² / 76inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and XPS 13 9305 feature the same pixel density with 166 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch 166 ppi

Dell XPS 13 9305 166 ppi

Min 118 PPI

Average 186 PPI

Max 338.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and XPS 13 9305 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and XPS 13 9305 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch 400 nits

Dell XPS 13 9305 400 nits

Min

30 nits

Average 438 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch vs Dell XPS 13 9305 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to XPS 13 9305 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. XPS 13 9305 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and XPS 13 9305 have USB Type-C ports. Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while XPS 13 9305 has 3x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and XPS 13 9305 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors. XPS 13 9305 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and XPS 13 9305 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 13.3-inch and XPS 13 9305 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No