Dell XPS 13 (9350) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
45.6Performance61.1
38.4Display44.9
67.6Battery78.5
84.5Portability75.9
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)9 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and battery (+11). Dell XPS 13 (9350) 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 portability score: 85 vs 76
- 18% lower weight: 1.18 kg vs 1.44 kg
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 68
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 13.5 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS (InfinityEdge) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,730Bottom 45% | 2,952+8%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,200Bottom 11% | 14,965+34%Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 74 Wh+35% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | 15.9 h+6% |
| Charging | 60 W | 100 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.18 kg+18% | 1.44 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+3% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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