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Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) vs Dell XPS 15 OLED

Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications

Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345)

13.4" · 2880×1800 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 35cm
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Dell XPS 15 OLED

15.6" · 3456×2160 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 33cm
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Specification Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) 2024 Dell XPS 15 OLED 2023
Screen Size 13.4" 15.6" (Better)
Resolution 2880×1800 3456×2160 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 254 261 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 35cm 33cm (Better)
Panel Type OLED OLED
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Refresh Rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) None None
Response Time 0.2 ms GTG (Better) 1 ms GTG
HDR Certification DisplayHDR True Black 500 DisplayHDR True Black 500
SDR Brightness 400 nits 400 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 500 nits 500 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:1,000,000 1:1,000,000
Ports 0x HDMI · 0x DP · USB-C 0x HDMI · 0x DP · USB-C
USB-C Power Delivery 130 W 130 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 95% sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 96% (Better)
Year 2024 (Better) 2023

Summary

The Dell XPS 15 OLED has higher pixel density (261 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The Dell XPS 15 OLED allows sitting closer (33cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The Dell XPS 15 OLED offers a larger 15.6" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) or Dell XPS 15 OLED?
The Dell XPS 15 OLED has 261 PPI compared to 254 PPI for the Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345).
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell XPS 15 OLED requires 33cm vs 35cm for the Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) to reach retina quality.

Methodology & Sources

Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.

Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.

Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).

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