Dell XPS 13 (9350) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
45.6Performance46.9
38.4Display38.4
67.6Battery77.3
84.5Portability55.2
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)5 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (9350) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+29). HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) 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 55
- 39% lower weight: 1.18 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 19.8 mm
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,730 vs 2,426
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 68
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher charging: 100 W vs 60 W
- 51% higher capacity: 83 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS (InfinityEdge) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,730+13%Top 50% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,200Bottom 19% | 12,896+15%Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 83 Wh+51% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 100 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.18 kg+39% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+23% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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