Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs Framework Laptop 12
58.6Performance30.7
38.4Display26.5
60Battery—
78.6Portability83.2
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+28) 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 14 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 59 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
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 79
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,050
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,927Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,121Top 36% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | — |
| Charging | 100 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 1.3 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm | — |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | — |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello facial recognition | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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