Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
35chipPerformancechip42.9
40.2chipGraphicschip62.7
38.4Displayspec-based24.9
77.9Batteryspec-based79.8
93.4Portabilityspec-based76
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)4 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (2026) scores 53.7 against 53.8 for LG Gram 17 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — LG Gram 17 (2025) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 29% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 17.8 mm
- 26% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.35 kg
- 13% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 16 h
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 35
- Stronger graphics score: 63 vs 40
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 48% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 52 Wh
- 27% higher Screen size: 17 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 17 ″+27% |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 77 Wh+48% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h+13% | 16 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+26% | 1.35 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+29% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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