Review Dell XPS 13 9350
Dell XPS 13 9350 · Core Ultra 7 256V · Arc 140V · 13.4″ 120Hz IPS
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V · Intel Arc Graphics 140V · 16GB LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) · 512GB SSD (Micron 2550) · 13.4″ 1920×1200 IPS 120Hz matte · 1.21 kg
High quality 120 Hz IPS display with full sRGB colors –
good graphics performance for an XPS 13,
steadier processor performance,
very long battery life,
very narrow bezels.
Weaker Turbo Boost performance than the XPS 13 9340,
2 MP webcam is starting to show its age,
no variable refresh rate support,
love-it-or-hate-it chassis design,
no other display options.
Intel Lunar Lake is the perfect fit – the most balanced XPS 13 option thus far.
Display – 13.4″ IPS · 1920×1200 · 120Hz · 99% sRGB
Panel: LG Philips 134WU2 – 13.4″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, 120Hz.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~463 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 2436:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 99% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 68.6% |
| Display P3 coverage | 67.3% |
| Response time (B/W) | 25.9 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 37.3 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- High brightness, good sRGB coverage, no PWM
- Narrow bezels, pre-calibrated out of the box
- Limited AdobeRGB and P3 coverage
- Slow response times, no VRR support
Panel FRU: LG Philips 134WU2 (13.4″ 1920×1200 IPS, 120Hz, matte)
ICC profile available – calibrated ΔE 0.48
Processor – Intel Core Ultra 7 256V · 8c/8t · Lunar Lake
- Model: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V – 4× Lion Cove P-core + 4× Skymont E-core
- Boost: 4.8 GHz (P-core) / 3.7 GHz (E-core)
- TDP: 39 W PL2 / 32 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~10,391 pts
- Steadier performance, lower Turbo Boost than Meteor Lake
CPU FRU: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (Lunar Lake, soldered BGA)
Graphics – Intel Arc Graphics 140V · Xe2 · 8 cores
- Model: Intel Arc Graphics 140V – 8 Xe2 cores, up to 1.85 GHz
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~4,354 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~19.1 fps
- Very strong iGPU, beats XPS 13 9340 by 20-40%
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 4,354 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 8,730 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 11,161 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~19.1 fps |
GPU FRU: Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated, Xe2)
Memory – 16GB LPDDR5x-8533 · onboard · not upgradeable
- Capacity: 16 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard, dual-channel)
- Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM soldered – cannot be upgraded.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) – not replaceable
Storage – 512GB Micron 2550 · PCIe 4.0 · M.2 2280 slot
- Drive: Micron 2550 512GB – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~5,043 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~4,060 MB/s
- M.2 2280 format, replaceable
SSD FRU: Micron 2550 512GB (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~20.6 hours · 55 Wh
- Capacity: 55 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~20.6 hours
- Exceptional battery life
Battery FRU: 55 Wh (internal) – user-replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 60W USB-C (Dell)
Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminium · Wi-Fi 7 · 2× Thunderbolt 4
- Materials: Aluminium chassis – premium, controversial design
- Weight: 1.21 kg (2.67 lbs) – light and compact
- Dimensions: 295.3 × 199.1 × 15.3 mm
- Left/Right: 2× USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (PD, DP)
- 2× Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi 7
- Only 2 ports, no USB-A, no webcam shutter
WLAN FRU: Intel BE201 (Wi-Fi 7) – soldered
Serviceability – SSD replaceable · RAM & Wi-Fi soldered
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2280 – replaceable |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No | Soldered – not replaceable |
| Battery | ✅ Yes | User-replaceable |
| Keyboard | ❌ No | Built-in, not user-replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM and Wi-Fi soldered – cannot be upgraded or replaced.
SSD and battery are user-replaceable.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (Lunar Lake, soldered) |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated, Xe2) |
| RAM | LPDDR5x-8533 (16GB, onboard) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | Micron 2550 512GB (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | LG Philips 134WU2 (13.4″ 1920×1200 IPS, 120Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | Intel BE201 (Wi-Fi 7) – soldered |
| Battery | 55 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 60W USB-C (Dell) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUUltra 7 256V – efficient
RAM16GB soldered – not upgradeable
GPUArc 140V – powerful
Display120Hz, sRGB – good
Battery20.6h – outstanding
Value~$1,400 – competitive
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- High quality 120 Hz IPS display with full sRGB colors
- Good graphics performance for an XPS 13
- Steadier processor performance
- Very long battery life
- Very narrow bezels
Weaknesses
- Weaker Turbo Boost performance than the XPS 13 9340
- 2 MP webcam is starting to show its age
- No variable refresh rate support
- Love-it-or-hate-it chassis design
- No other display options
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight Lunar Lake efficiency, long battery life, and strong iGPU – key selling points.
• 120Hz IPS display and Thunderbolt 4 – great for productivity.
• RAM and Wi-Fi soldered – warn about upgrade limitations.
• Slow response times – not for competitive gaming.
• Great MacBook Air 13 competitor – excellent balance of performance and battery.
• Highlight Lunar Lake efficiency, long battery life, and strong iGPU – key selling points.
• 120Hz IPS display and Thunderbolt 4 – great for productivity.
• RAM and Wi-Fi soldered – warn about upgrade limitations.
• Slow response times – not for competitive gaming.
• Great MacBook Air 13 competitor – excellent balance of performance and battery.