Review Dell XPS 13 9345
Dell XPS 13 9345 · Snapdragon X Elite · Adreno X1-85
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 · Adreno X1-85 · 16GB LPDDR5X-8448 · 512GB WD SN740 · 13.4″ 1920×1200 IPS 120Hz · 1.228 kg
Price advantage versus Core Ultra 7 XPS 13 – good CPU performance for native apps,
longer battery life than Intel model, fans tend to be a bit quieter,
Co-Pilot+ ready.
Zero-lattice keyboard and clickpad may not be for everyone, inevitable compatibility issues with some applications,
graphics driver could use some work, still no webcam privacy shutter,
shaky Thunderbolt support.
Respectable alternative to the Intel XPS 13 – a compelling ARM subnotebook.
Display – 13.4″ IPS · 1920×1200 · 120Hz · 97.8% sRGB
Panel: SHP1593 – 13.4″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, 120Hz, non-touch.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~518 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1993:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 97.8% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 71.7% |
| Display P3 coverage | 69.4% |
| Response time (B/W) | 21.8 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 35.2 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- High brightness and contrast
- No PWM flickering
- Matte finish – reduces glare
- Slow response times (21.8/35.2 ms)
Panel FRU: SHP1593 (13.4″ 1920×1200 IPS, 120Hz, matte, non-touch)
Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 · 12c/12t · Oryon
- Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 – 12× Oryon
- Boost: 4.0 GHz (all cores)
- TDP: ~60 W PL2 / ~25 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench 2024 Multi: ~927 pts
- Fast for native ARM apps
CPU FRU: Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 (soldered)
Graphics – Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS · integrated
- Model: Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~1,900 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~14.7 fps
- Limited gaming performance and compatibility issues
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 1,900 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 6,012 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 6,884 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~14.7 fps |
GPU FRU: Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS (integrated, uses system memory)
Memory – 16GB LPDDR5X-8448 · soldered · not upgradeable
- Capacity: 16 GB LPDDR5X-8448 (onboard, dual-channel)
- Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5X-8448 16GB (onboard) – not replaceable
Storage – 512GB WD SN740 · PCIe 4.0 · stable performance
- Drive: WD SN740 – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~4,978 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~3,875 MB/s
- Stable performance under sustained load
SSD FRU: WD SN740 (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~26.5 hours · 55 Wh
- Capacity: 55 Wh
- WiFi surfing: ~26.5 hours
- Exceptional battery life – among the best
Battery FRU: 55 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C – compact charger
Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminium · USB-C 4 · Wi-Fi 7 · no Thunderbolt
- Materials: Aluminium (Graphite or Platinum)
- Weight: 1.228 kg (2.71 lbs)
- Dimensions: 295.3 × 199.1 × 15.3 mm
- Left: USB-C 4.0 (40 Gbps, PD, DP)
- Right: USB-C 4.0 (40 Gbps, PD, DP)
- No Thunderbolt – shaky eGPU support
- Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect 7800)
- No webcam privacy shutter
WLAN FRU: Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 – soldered
Serviceability – RAM soldered · SSD replaceable · WLAN soldered
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2280 – replaceable |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered LPDDR5X – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No | Soldered – not replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 55 Wh – internal but replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM and Wi-Fi are soldered – limited upgradeability.
SSD is replaceable.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 (Oryon, soldered) |
| GPU | Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS (integrated) |
| RAM | LPDDR5X-8448 16GB (onboard) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | WD SN740 (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | SHP1593 (13.4″ 1920×1200 IPS, 120Hz, matte, non-touch) |
| WLAN | Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 – soldered |
| Battery | 55 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUSnapdragon X Elite – fast for native apps
RAMSoldered – no upgrade
GPUAdreno – limited gaming
DisplayIPS 120Hz – bright & smooth
Battery26.5h – exceptional
Value~$1,300 – cheaper than Intel model
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Price advantage versus Core Ultra 7 XPS 13
- Good CPU performance for native apps
- Longer battery life than Intel model
- Fans tend to be a bit quieter
- Co-Pilot+ ready
Weaknesses
- Zero-lattice keyboard and clickpad may not be for everyone
- Inevitable compatibility issues with some applications
- Graphics driver could use some work
- Still no webcam privacy shutter
- Shaky Thunderbolt support
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the 26.5-hour battery life and lower price – key differentiators.
• RAM and Wi-Fi are soldered – set expectations clearly.
• SSD is replaceable – easy service.
• Compatibility issues – recommend checking software/driver support.
• Great for productivity users – browsing, office, and streaming.
• Highlight the 26.5-hour battery life and lower price – key differentiators.
• RAM and Wi-Fi are soldered – set expectations clearly.
• SSD is replaceable – easy service.
• Compatibility issues – recommend checking software/driver support.
• Great for productivity users – browsing, office, and streaming.