Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
47.7Performance58.6
38.4Display38.4
40Battery60
84.2Portability78.6
1 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)7 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and performance (+11). Dell XPS 13 (9345) 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 (9345)
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 79
- 14% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 1.38 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $2,050
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 40
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 27% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 55 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | 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 (9345) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,825Top 42% | 2,927+4%Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,393Top 41% | 17,121+19%Top 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 70 Wh+27% |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+14% | 1.38 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm | 15.2 mm+1% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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