How do the scores compare?

Dell XPS 13 (9350) scores 55.6/100 overall; Framework Laptop 12 scores 41.5/100. Dell XPS 13 (9350) wins 5 individual spec rows, Framework Laptop 12 wins 0.

What are the main differences between the Dell XPS 13 (9350) and the Framework Laptop 12?

Dell XPS 13 (9350) advantages: Stronger performance score: 46 vs 31; Stronger display score: 38 vs 27; 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB; 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz; 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits. Framework Laptop 12 advantages: Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,649.

Which is cheaper: Dell XPS 13 (9350) or Framework Laptop 12?

Framework Laptop 12 launched cheaper at $799, versus $1,649 for the Dell XPS 13 (9350).

Dell XPS 13 (9350) vs Framework Laptop 12

WINNER

Dell

Dell XPS 13 (9350)

$1,649

Framework

Framework Laptop 12

$799

45.6Performance30.7

38.4Display26.5

67.6Battery—

84.5Portability83.2

5 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12

InnoReviews verdict

Dell XPS 13 (9350) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) 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 (9350)

Stronger performance score: 46 vs 31
Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits

Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12

Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,649

Display

Display comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 13 (9350)	Framework Laptop 12
Screen size	13.4 ″+10%	12.2 ″
Panel type	IPS (InfinityEdge)	IPS LCD
Resolution	1920x1200	1920x1200
Refresh rate	120 Hz+100%	60 Hz
Peak brightness	500 nits+25%	400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 13 (9350)	Framework Laptop 12
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 258V	Intel Core i3-1315U
Graphics	Intel Arc Graphics 140V	—
RAM	32 GB+300%	8 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package)	DDR5-5200
Storage	512 GB	512 GB
Storage type	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD	—

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 13 (9350)	Framework Laptop 12
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,730Top 40%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	11,200Top 92%	—

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 13 (9350)	Framework Laptop 12
Capacity	55 Wh	—
Web browsing endurance	15 h	—
Charging	60 W	—

Design

Design comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 13 (9350)	Framework Laptop 12
Weight	1.18 kg+9%	1.3 kg
Thickness	15.3 mm	—
Material	CNC aluminum	Recycled aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 13 (9350)	Framework Laptop 12
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 4	Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	—
Bluetooth	5.4	—
Webcam	1080p + IR	—
Biometrics	Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)	—

Software

Software comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 13 (9350)	Framework Laptop 12
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 11 / Linux

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