Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Dell XPS 13 (9350)
35chipPerformance45.6
38.4Display38.4
77.9Battery67.6
93.4Portability84.5
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (2026) scores 55.8 against 55.6 for Dell XPS 13 (9350). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 13 (2026) edges ahead in battery and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 68
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 85
- 20% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 15 h
- 17% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.3 mm
- 15% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.18 kg
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,649
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9350)
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 35
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS (InfinityEdge) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,730Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,200Bottom 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 55 Wh+6% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h+20% | 15 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+15% | 1.18 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+17% | 15.3 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 2x Thunderbolt 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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