Dell Pro 13 Premium vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
46.1chipPerformancechip35
29.8Display38.4
77.5Battery77.9
84.2Portability93.4
3 spec wins — Dell Pro 13 Premium5 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro 13 Premium scores 55.8 against 55.8 for Dell XPS 13 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro 13 Premium edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro 13 Premium
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 35
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 15% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 52 Wh
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 84
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 29% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 18 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $2,340
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 13.4 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen) | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+15% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 17.1 h | 18 h+5% |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.07 kg | 1 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 12.7 mm+29% |
| Material | — | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A with PowerShare, HDMI 2.1, headset combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 8MP HDR with IR | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (optional), IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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