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Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Framework Laptop 12

WINNER
Dell XPS 13 (9345)
50.2Inno Score
VS
Framework Laptop 12

Framework

Framework Laptop 12

$799

41.5Inno Score
47.7Performance30.7
38.4Display26.5
40Battery—
84.2Portability83.2
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12

InnoReviews verdict

Dell XPS 13 (9345) wins this laptop face-off, 50.2 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) 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 (9345)

  • Stronger performance score: 48 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

Display comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Framework Laptop 12
Screen size13.4 ″+10%12.2 ″
Panel typeIPS (2.8K OLED touch optional)IPS LCD
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits+25%400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Framework Laptop 12
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100Intel Core i3-1315U
GraphicsQualcomm Adreno X1-85—
RAM16 GB+100%8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8448 (soldered)DDR5-5200
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD—

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Framework Laptop 12
Geekbench 6 (single)2,825Top 42%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)14,393Top 41%—

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Framework Laptop 12
Capacity55 Wh—

Design

Design comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Framework Laptop 12
Weight1.19 kg+8%1.3 kg
Thickness15.3 mm—
MaterialCNC aluminumOvermolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Framework Laptop 12
Ports2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery)Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7—
Bluetooth5.4—
Webcam1080p + IR—
BiometricsFingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)—

Software

Software comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Framework Laptop 12
Operating systemWindows 11 (Copilot+ PC)Windows 11 / Linux

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