The Dell has the i5 processor. I’d go with that.
I have a couple Dell XPS. I’d see if one of those is available with most of the components you want. Everything else (keyboard, case etc will be higher quality).
I also have a bluetooth keyboard and dell 24” monitor (and cable between the 2) so I rarely use the laptop as a laptop.
I like SSD drives as well, no heat and should last longer. I’ve had an XPS 13 with 256GB ssd for 5 years and a XPS15 for 3 years.
Somehow, I just knew that the most expensive of the choices would be rated higher by many < BG >!
Some further info: these are refurbished units I’m looking at, if that makes any difference to you.
DELL has lousy customer service. I’ve been using an Aspire notebook on my trips, it’s slow but dependable.