Dell XPS 13 9350
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Average of 10 scores (from 10 reviews)
Reviews for the Dell XPS 13 9350
The new Intel CPU provides more consistent processor performance than the XPS 13 9340 while boosting both battery life and graphics by considerable margins. The changes help make the XPS 13 an even better contender to the MacBook Air 13 series.
Source: Techradar
The latest Dell XPS 13 brings Intel's Lunar Lake chips to the iconic laptop line, delivering truly all-day battery life and strong performance across the board in a sleek and stylish MacBook-esque design. However, issues with the XPS redesign remain, with its edgeless trackpad and adaptive function bar creating some problems with usability that prevent it from reaching true greatness.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2025
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: The Verge
The XPS 13 was once the best Windows alternative to the MacBook Air. If Dell had simply stuck the Lunar Lake chipset and OLED screen into the same chassis it used for the 2022 XPS 13, it would still be in the running. As it is, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition is a good option, unless you rely on software that doesn’t yet work with Windows on Arm. Asus’ Zenbook A14 and Lenovo’s ThinkPad X9 both look like they’re gunning directly for the MacBook Air’s style. And of course, there’s the upcoming M4 MacBook Air itself.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/13/2025
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Stuff TV
With Intel having largely caught up to Qualcomm on efficiency, sticking a Core Ultra Series 2 chip inside the XPS 13 will make a lot of sense to laptop shoppers who need x86 compatibility. There’s still plenty of performance on offer (for an ultraportable) and I can’t deny the OLED display is simply gorgeous. The Arc integrated graphics have more GPU punch, too. OLED screens suck down more juice than LCD ones, though, and even if you go for the more battery-friendly panel Intel can’t quite draw level with the Snapdragon on time away from the mains. When it also costs several hundred pounds more for otherwise identical specs, that makes it more of a hard sell. My issues around connectivity and the keyboard haven’t been addressed, either. As much as I like the XPS 13’s looks, there’ are laptops that are ‘s no shortage of alternatives that are easier to live with everyday.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Zdnet.com
It's no secret that we're fans of the XPS lineup here at ZDNET, and the Dell XPS 13 (9350) is a laptop that I would consider using as a main driver. The bold design elements aren't for everyone, but they contribute to a well-optimized and functional device that isn't just a pretty face. Intel's Core Ultra 7 Lunar Lake series processor rounds out Dell's 2024 XPS lineup with a slightly more accessible configuration that comes very close to the raw performance metrics of the XPS 13 with the Snapdragon X Elite. It's fast, looks good, and has a strong battery, which is the holy trifecta for usability.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/16/2024
Source: BGR
The Dell XPS 13 has long been a go-to option for premium laptop buyers — and Dell is giving customers more options than ever. Along with offering a Snapdragon X Elite version of the XPS 13, Dell is, of course, also selling an Intel Lunar Lake iteration — so whether you’re loyal to Intel or willing to make the switch to an ARM-based machine, Dell has something for you. Lunar Lake is built to compete directly with Qualcomm, allowing for better power efficiency that translates to longer battery life with similar performance. It’s essentially Intel’s attempt to truly compete with a new generation of chips that could take a bigger bite out of Intel’s bottom line.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/13/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Digital Trends
I love the XPS 13’s portability. It’s a laptop that you can use anywhere and easily carry it around. But when I open it up and struggle with the keyboard and touchpad, I’m frustrated. I remember the older XPS design that was just as portable but a lot more comfortable. Put a “normal” keyboard with real function keys and a haptic touchpad that I can actually see, and I’d be a lot happier. The performance is fine and the display is good enough for most people. I’m sure the OLED model would be as spectacular as always. But what saves the XPS 13 from a lower score — I still can’t fully recommend it — is the battery life. It’s a major step up from the older Intel models, and it elevates this to a laptop that will keep you working for a long time — so long as you can get past its unconventional design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/12/2024
Rating: Total score: 75%
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Welt
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Charles Tech
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 90%
Source: 01Net
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/10/2025
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 100% mobility: 100%
Source: Les Numeriques
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/24/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 60%
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Intel Arc 140V: A pretty fast integrated graphics adapter that higher-end Intel Lunar Lake family processors employ. This is a direct successor to the Arc 8; it can drive three SUHD 4320p monitors simultaneously via HDMI 2.1, eDP 1.5 and DP 2.1. With the 140V, all 2023 and 2024 games are playable at 1080p on low graphics settings.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Core Ultra 7 256V: An upper mid-range Lunar Lake family processor. It sports 4 new Skymont E-cores and 4 new Lion Cove P-cores running at up to 3.7 GHz and 4.8 GHz respectively, along with the new Arc 140V iGPU and 16 GB of on-package LPDDR5x-8533 RAM. It essentially matches the Core Ultra 7 165U and Core i7-1360P in multi-thread performance and it eats up to 37 W when under short-term workloads.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
13.40":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.
In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.
For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.
78.83%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
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