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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Vostro 3520 and XPS 13 9350 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Vostro 3520 | XPS 13 9350 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | Dell |
| Product Family | Vostro | XPS |
| Model | Vostro 3520 | XPS 13 |
| Model Number | — | 9350 |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2024 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Budget | Premium / Ultraportable |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| Processor Generation | 12th Gen | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU Cores | 10 cores | 8 cores |
| Performance Cores | 2 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 8 cores | 4 cores |
| CPU Threads | 12 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 17 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 55 W | 37 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel vPro Essentials; Intel Standard Manageability | Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | — | Yes |
| NPU Model | — | Intel AI Boost |
| NPU Performance | — | 40 TOPS |
| Platform AI Performance | — | 97 TOPS |
| Copilot+ PC | — | Yes |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| GPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible | Intel Arc 130V |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| Maximum External Displays | — | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | Up to one 8K display via Thunderbolt 4 |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5x |
| Memory Speed | — | 8533 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | Onboard |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | — | 0 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | No |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe Gen4 |
| Storage Form Factor | — | M.2 2230 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| Card Reader | Yes | — |
| Card Reader Formats | SD, SDHC, SDXC | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 13.4 inch |
| Panel Type | — | WVA |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | — |
| Viewing Angle | — | 85° horizontal / 85° vertical degree |
| Low Blue Light Certification | — | Eyesafe low blue light |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | — | 1080p FHD RGB |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| IR Camera | — | Yes |
| Windows Hello Face | — | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader Location | — | Power button |
| Presence Detection | — | Yes |
| Camera Features | — | 360p IR camera; CMOS sensor |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | Quad speakers: 2 tweeters + 2 woofers |
| Speaker Power | 2 W average per speaker W | 2 W x 4 (8 W total) W |
| Audio Technology | — | Realtek ALC1318 |
| Microphone Configuration | — | Dual digital-array microphones |
| Audio Jack | Yes | — |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | — | Backlit keyboard with capacitive touch function row and Copilot key |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | — |
| Copilot Key | — | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | — | Multi-touch precision touchpad with integrated scrolling |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 115 x 80 mm | 112.3 x 64.15 mm |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | — | 802.11be |
| Wi-Fi Bands | — | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750i (BE201) |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | — |
| WWAN | — | No |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | — | 0 ports |
| USB Type-C Port Count | — | 2 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | — | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 2 ports |
| USB4 Speed | — | 40 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 2 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | — |
| DisplayPort Output | — | DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | — |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2 M.2 slots: 1x M.2 2230 WLAN/Bluetooth; 1x M.2 2230/2280 SSD | 1x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe slot |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | — | 55 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 3 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Smart lithium-ion polymer |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | 60 W |
| Power Connector | 4.5 mm barrel | USB Type-C |
| USB-C Charging | — | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery Version | — | USB Power Delivery |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | — | 60 W |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | — | 295.3 mm |
| Depth | — | 199.1 mm |
| Chassis Material | — | CNC-machined aluminum |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 FIPS/TCG certified |
| Microsoft Pluton | — | Yes |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Card Support | No | External reader supported |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive / BIOS Auto-Recovery | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive; BIOSConnect |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | — | Yes |
| Hall Sensor | — | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0–35 °C | 0 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10–90 % RH | 10 to 90 % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -40–65 °C | -40 to 65 °C |
Vostro 3520 and XPS 13 9350 share specifications such as Brand (Dell), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel).
The main differences: Processor Model (Vostro 3520: Intel Core i5-1235U, XPS 13 9350: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V); GPU Model (Vostro 3520: Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible, XPS 13 9350: Intel Arc 130V); Installed Memory (Vostro 3520: 8 GB, XPS 13 9350: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (Vostro 3520: 256 GB, XPS 13 9350: 512 GB).
Vostro 3520 may suit users who need its differing values, while XPS 13 9350 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
