Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
58.6Performance50.9
38.4Display38.4
60Battery50.9
78.6Portability80
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and performance (+8). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) 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 51
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 51
- 67% higher charging: 100 W vs 60 W
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,121 vs 13,100
- 15% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 61 Wh
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,050
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,927+5%Top 45% | 2,790Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,121+31%Top 36% | 13,100Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+15% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 100 W+67% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 1.3 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm+4% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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