Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
39.9Performance61.1
38.4Display44.9
54.1Battery78.5
65.8Portability75.9
1 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)9 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) and performance (+21). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 66
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+7% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) | 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 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 6% | 2,952+27%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | 14,965+19%Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 74 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 15.9 h+59% |
| Charging | 100 W | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.68 kg | 1.44 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 15.9 mm+12% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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