Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Dell XPS 13 (9350)
44Performance45.6
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
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+10) and portability (+9). Dell XPS 13 (9350) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
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)
- 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 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,200Bottom 11% |
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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