Dell XPS 13 (9350) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
45.6Performance45.3
62.7chipGraphicschip56
38.4Displayspec-based29.8
67.6Batteryspec-based84
84.5Portabilityspec-based82.2
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (9350) scores 56.6 against 56.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 13 (9350) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9350)
- Stronger graphics score: 63 vs 56
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 15% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 17.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,649 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
- 46% higher Web browsing endurance: 21.9 h vs 15 h
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS (InfinityEdge) | IPS (WUXGA, multi-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,730Bottom 41% | 2,722Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,200+1%Bottom 25% | 11,036Bottom 20% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 58 Wh+5% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | 21.9 h+46% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.18 kg | 1.14 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+15% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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