Dell XPS 13 9350 vs ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34: Which Laptop Should You Buy?

Performance: the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 14,100 against 5,200 for the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 — roughly 171% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Dell XPS 13 9350 averaged 18 FPS versus 10 FPS. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better pick if you game or edit video.

Battery and portability: the Dell XPS 13 9350 lasts longer away from a charger, running 15.2 hours in our web-browsing test versus 12.6 hours. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is also easier to carry at 1.19 kg versus 1.44 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.

Display: the Dell XPS 13 9350 uses a 13.4-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1200, 60Hz), while the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 has a 14-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 60Hz). The Dell XPS 13 9350 measured brighter at 478 nits, and covered 78% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.

Price and value: the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,000 less than the Dell XPS 13 9350. Weighed against our test scores (8.0 vs 7.2 overall), the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 offers the better value for the money, while the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.

For the complete testing data, read our full Dell XPS 13 9350 review and ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 review.