Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
44Performance58.6
38.4Display38.4
77.9Battery60
93.4Portability78.6
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and portability (+15). Dell XPS 14 (2026) 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 60
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 79
- 28% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.38 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $2,050
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher charging: 100 W vs 60 W
- 35% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 52 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,927Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,121Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 70 Wh+35% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 100 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+28% | 1.38 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+16% | 15.2 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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