Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
44Performance39.9
38.4Display38.4
79Battery54.1
84.8Portability65.8
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and portability (+19). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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 performance score: 44 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 66
- 80% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 10 h
- 29% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 1.68 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- 67% higher charging: 100 W vs 60 W
- 26% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 55 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14.5 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Top 86% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Top 55% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 70 Wh+26% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h+80% | 10 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 100 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+29% | 1.68 kg |
| Thickness | 14.8 mm+18% | 18 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum and Gorilla Glass | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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