How do the scores compare?

Dell XPS 14 (9440) scores 47.3/100 overall; Framework Laptop 12 scores 41.5/100. Dell XPS 14 (9440) wins 4 individual spec rows, Framework Laptop 12 wins 1.

What are the main differences between the Dell XPS 14 (9440) and the Framework Laptop 12?

Dell XPS 14 (9440) advantages: Stronger performance score: 40 vs 31; Stronger display score: 38 vs 27; 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz; 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB; 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits. Framework Laptop 12 advantages: Stronger portability score: 83 vs 66; 23% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.68 kg; Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,499.

Which is cheaper: Dell XPS 14 (9440) or Framework Laptop 12?

Framework Laptop 12 launched cheaper at $799, versus $1,499 for the Dell XPS 14 (9440).

Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs Framework Laptop 12

WINNER

Dell

Dell XPS 14 (9440)

$1,499

Framework

Framework Laptop 12

$799

39.9Performance30.7

38.4Display26.5

54.1Battery—

65.8Portability83.2

4 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12

InnoReviews verdict

Dell XPS 14 (9440) wins this laptop face-off, 47.3 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and performance (+9). 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 (9440)

Stronger performance score: 40 vs 31
Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits

Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12

Stronger portability score: 83 vs 66
23% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.68 kg
Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,499

Display

Display comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Framework Laptop 12
Screen size	14.5 ″+19%	12.2 ″
Panel type	IPS (3.2K OLED optional)	IPS LCD
Resolution	1920x1200	1920x1200
Refresh rate	120 Hz+100%	60 Hz
Peak brightness	500 nits+25%	400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Framework Laptop 12
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Intel Core i3-1315U
Graphics	Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional)	—
RAM	16 GB+100%	8 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X-6400	DDR5-5200
Storage	512 GB	512 GB
Storage type	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD	—

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Framework Laptop 12
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,330Top 86%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	12,600Top 55%	—

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Framework Laptop 12
Capacity	70 Wh	—
Web browsing endurance	10 h	—
Charging	100 W	—

Design

Design comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Framework Laptop 12
Weight	1.68 kg	1.3 kg+23%
Thickness	18 mm	—
Material	CNC aluminum	Recycled aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Framework Laptop 12
Ports	3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm	Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	—
Bluetooth	5.4	—
Webcam	1080p + IR	—
Biometrics	Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)	—

Software

Software comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Framework Laptop 12
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Framework Laptop 12
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 11 / Linux

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