Dell Upgrade 15″ (Inspiron) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 9 13″ (QIA-00001)
Comparison summary
- Microsoft Surface Pro 9 13″ is clearly winner while also being better priced.
- For performance Pro 9 has a lot better processor. Dell Upgrade 15″ contains more memory.
- Pro 9 has Windows 11 Pro, which is both better and safer than Windows 11 Home that is in Upgrade.
- When it comes to graphics Pro 9 has a lot better performing graphics card.
- Pro 9 features a higher resolution screen (2880x1920).
- Upgrade offers a larger screen. For portability Pro 9 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- Upgrade offers more SSD storage.
Dell Upgrade 15″ (Inspiron)
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 13″ (QIA-00001)
Compare specifications
| Dell Upgrade 15″ (Inspiron) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 13″ (QIA-00001) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Core i5 Series |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Iris Xe |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 13″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | 2880x1920 (2880 x 1920 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 3.58 lbs (1.62 kg) | 1.7 lbs (0.77 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.11 x 9.24 x 0.77 inches | 11.3 x 8.1 x 0.37 inches |
| (35.84 x 23.47 x 1.96 cm) | (28.7 x 20.57 x 0.94 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 250gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| January 27, 2024 | December 26, 2023 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,389.00 | $1,299.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,389.00 | $1,299.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Dell Upgrade 15″ (Inspiron)
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 13″ (QIA-00001)
Compare Dell Upgrade 15″ / Microsoft Surface Pro 9 13″ vs other Intel i5 laptops:
Dell Upgrade 15″ (Inspiron) summary
Dell Upgrade is an acceptable value Windows laptop released in 2024. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but a decent amount of RAM for its price. The laptop is easy to carry at only 3.58 lbs (1.62 kg). Full HD resolution is acceptable for the 15″ screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is ok.
Dell 2023 Upgrade Inspiron 15 3520 Laptop, 15.6 inch FHD, 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi, USB-C, Fast Charge, Bluetooth, Lightweight, Windows 11, School and Business Ready
【Upgraded to 32GB memory for full-power multitasking】 Plenty of high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.
【Upgraded to 1TB SSD】Provides massive storage space for huge files, so that you can store important digital data and work your way through it with ease. It gives you enormous space to save all of your files.
【Intel Core i5-1135G7】4-Core, 8 Threads, Base Clock 2.4GHz, Max. Boost Clock Up to 4.2GHz. Intel UHD Graphics.
【15.6" FHD Display with Webcam&Mic】15.6-inch diagonal FHD SVA BrightView micro-edge WLED. Webcam with Mic.
【Connectivity】3 x USB Type-A, 1 x HDMI,1 x Headphone/Speaker/Line-Out Jack, 1x SD Card Reader | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 【Windows 11 Home】
ASIN: B0CL5V2M4J
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 13″ (QIA-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is a portable touchscreen laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2023. It is very lightweight at only 1.7 lbs (0.77 kg). 2880x1920 resolution is impressive for the 13-inch screen. Your 250gb SSD storage is rather limited.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 13" Touch-Screen Intel Core i5-16GB Memory - 256GB SSD Platinum
Intel 12th Gen i5 Fast processor, 256GB SSD Drive, 16GB RAM
13" Touchscreen 2880 x 1920, Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax compatible, Bluetooth 5.1
Ports: Full-size USB 3.0; microSD card reader; Headphone jack; Mini DisplayPort; Cover port; Charging port, Camera: 5MP front-facing and 8MP rear-facing cameras with 1080p HD video recording
13" Touchscreen 2880 x 1920, Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio-enhanced sound
Operating System: Windows 11 PRO, Intel Iris Xe Graphics
ASIN: B0CPC7DYPF