Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
39.9Performance50.9
38.4Display38.4
54.1Battery50.9
65.8Portability80
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+14) and performance (+11). 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)
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 51
- 67% higher charging: 100 W vs 60 W
- 14% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 61 Wh
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 40
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 66
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 23% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.68 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+7% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Top 86% | 2,790+20%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Top 55% | 13,100+4%Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+14% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 10 h |
| Charging | 100 W+67% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.68 kg | 1.3 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 15.9 mm+12% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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