Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
47.7Performance30.7
38.4Display26.5
40Battery33.3
84.2Portability76.6
7 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (9345) wins this laptop face-off, 50.2 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and display (+12). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) 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
- Stronger battery score: 40 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 77
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″+10% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,825Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,393Top 41% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh+10% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | — | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+8% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+17% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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