Microsoft Surface Book vs Dell XPS 15 9550

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Cache
64-bit Computing
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display
Widescreen Display
Image Aspect Ratio
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Touchscreen
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Installed Size
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Technology
memory
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Integrated Webcam
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Color
Case Material
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Notebook Type
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Microsoft Surface Book
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Dell XPS 15 9550
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PROCESSOR / CHIPSET CPU: Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6700HQ / 2.6 GHz
PROCESSOR / CHIPSET Number of Cores: Quad-Core
PROCESSOR / CHIPSET Cache: 6 MB
GRAPHICS PROCESSOR Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
RAM Installed Size: 32 GB
AUDIO & VIDEO Graphics Processor: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
HARD DRIVE Capacity: 1 TB
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
Cache
3 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Features
—
Monitor
Diagonal Size
13.5 in
display
Widescreen Display
Yes
Image Aspect Ratio
3:2
Monitor Features
PixelSense
Type
LCD
Touchscreen
yes (10-point multi-touch)
Display Resolution Abbreviation
—
RAM
Installed Size
8 GB
Memory Speed
—
Memory Specification Compliance
—
Configuration Features
—
Technology
—
memory
Max Supported Size
8 GB
Form Factor
—
Slots Qty
—
Empty Slots
—
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Type
Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Intel HD Graphics 520
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Sound
Stereo speakers , two microphones
Audio Codec
—
Features
—
Hard Drive
Type
SSD
Capacity
128 GB
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Miscellaneous
Color
silver
Case Material
magnesium alloy
Integrated Options
Ambient light sensor
Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip , Windows Hello
Features
Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
Color Category
silver
Included Accessories
—
System
Notebook Type
tablet
Dimensions & Weight
Width
12.3 in
Depth
9.1 in
Height
0.9 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
3.34 lbs (1.51 kg, 53.44 oz)
Input
Type
Surface Pen, detachable keyboard
Localization & Layout
English - North America
Input Device
Backlight
—
battery
Run Time (Up To)
12 sec
Capacity
—
Cells
—
Technology
—
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller
—
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader
Yes ( SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card )
AC Adapter
Input
—
Output
—
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6700HQ / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3.5 GHz
Number of Cores
Quad-Core
Cache
6 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Features
Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Monitor
Diagonal Size
15.6 in
display
Widescreen Display
Yes
Image Aspect Ratio
16:9
Monitor Features
Infinity Edge display
Type
LCD
Touchscreen
yes
Display Resolution Abbreviation
Ultra HD 4K
RAM
Installed Size
32 GB
Memory Speed
2133 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance
PC4-17000
Configuration Features
2 x 16 GB
Technology
DDR4 SDRAM
memory
Max Supported Size
32 GB
Form Factor
SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty
2
Empty Slots
—
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Type
Microsoft Office (Trial, Multi-Language)
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Sound
Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC3266
Features
MaxxAudio Pro
Hard Drive
Type
SSD
Capacity
1 TB
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Miscellaneous
Color
silver
Case Material
—
Integrated Options
—
Security
—
Features
battery life Indicator, security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Color Category
—
Included Accessories
power adapter
System
Notebook Type
notebook
Dimensions & Weight
Width
14.1 in
Depth
9.3 in
Height
0.7 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
4.41 lbs (2 kg, 70.56 oz)
Input
Type
keyboard, touchpad
Localization & Layout
—
Input Device
Backlight
Yes
battery
Run Time (Up To)
—
Capacity
84 Wh
Cells
6-cell
Technology
lithium ion
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller
Dell Wireless 1830 - M.2 Card
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
2 x USB 3.0 with PowerShare
USB-C/Thunderbolt 3
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader
6 in 1 (SD Card, SDIO, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card, MultiMediaCard UHS)
AC Adapter
Input
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output
130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A
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Summary

The Dell XPS 15 9550 runs faster CPU than the Surface Book: Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6700HQ running at 2.6 GHz clock speed versus Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U running at 2.4 GHz clock speed. It is very significant specification of this laptop because fast CPU will let a computer to do multiple tasks at once.

The Dell XPS 15 9550 has a 1 TB SSD which is larger than 128 GB SSD of the Microsoft Surface Book.

The Microsoft Surface Book weighs 3.34 lbs which is 1.07 lbs lighter than the weight of the Dell XPS 15 9550.

Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Dell XPS 15 9550 will be the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.