Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
58.6Performance61.1
38.4Display44.9
60Battery78.5
78.6Portability75.9
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and display (+7). Dell XPS 14 (2026) 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)
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,121 vs 14,965
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 60
- 105% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 700 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,050
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | 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 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 2,048 GB+105% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,927Top 45% | 2,952+1%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,121+14%Top 36% | 14,965Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 74 Wh+6% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+4% | 1.44 kg |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm+4% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 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 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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