Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Framework Laptop 12
44Performance30.7
38.4Display26.5
79Battery—
84.8Portability83.2
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and display (+12). Framework Laptop 12 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 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″+10% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+8% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 14.8 mm | — |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum and Gorilla Glass | Recycled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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