Dell XPS Googlebook vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
44Performance61.1
38.4Display44.9
—Battery78.5
93.7Portability75.9
2 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and display (+7). Dell XPS Googlebook 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 Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 76
- 31% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.44 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 700 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 13.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | — | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,952Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,965Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+31% | 1.44 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+20% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Machined aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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