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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models XPS 13 9350 and ROG Strix GL502VM within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | XPS 13 9350 | ROG Strix GL502VM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | ASUS |
| Product Family | XPS | ROG |
| Model | XPS 13 | ROG Strix GL502VM |
| Model Number | 9350 | GL502VM |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Premium / Ultraportable | Gaming |
| Color | — | Black |
| Operating System | — | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz |
| Processor Generation | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) | 7th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 3 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores | 4 cores |
| Performance Cores | 4 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 8 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 17 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 37 W | — |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) | Not Intel vPro eligible |
| 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 | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel Arc 130V | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| GPU Architecture | — | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR5 |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | Up to one 8K display via Thunderbolt 4 | 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | — |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5x | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 8533 MT/s | — |
| Memory Form Factor | Onboard | — |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | — |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | 2 |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe Gen4 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2230 | M.2 2280 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | SD, SDHC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 13.4 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | — | FHD |
| Display Technology | — | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | WVA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | — | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | — | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| Viewing Angle | 85° horizontal / 85° vertical degree | — |
| Low Blue Light Certification | Eyesafe low blue light | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p FHD RGB | 720p |
| 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 | HD webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Quad speakers: 2 tweeters + 2 woofers | — |
| Speaker Power | 2 W x 4 (8 W total) W | — |
| Audio Technology | Realtek ALC1318 | SonicMaster |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual digital-array microphones | — |
| Audio Jack | — | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit keyboard with capacitive touch function row and Copilot key | Chiclet keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | 0 zones |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Multi-touch precision touchpad with integrated scrolling | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 112.3 x 64.15 mm | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11be | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750i (BE201) | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 1Gbps |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Cellular Standard | — | — |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 0 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | USB 5Gbps |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 | USB 5Gbps |
| USB4 Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | — | 2 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C | Mini DisplayPort |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | — |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe slot | M.2 storage and WLAN slots only |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | — |
| Battery Cells | 3 cells | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Smart lithium-ion polymer | Li-Ion |
| Power Adapter | 60 W | — |
| Power Connector | USB Type-C | DC barrel |
| 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 | — |
| Thickness | — | 23.5 mm |
| Weight | — | 2.3 kg |
| Chassis Material | CNC-machined aluminum | — |
| IP Rating | — | No rated ingress protection |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 FIPS/TCG certified | — |
| Microsoft Pluton | Yes | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | No Intel vPro platform eligibility |
| Smart Card Support | External reader supported | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive; BIOSConnect | ASUS BIOS recovery utility |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | — |
| Hall Sensor | Yes | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90 % RH | — |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 65 °C | — |
XPS 13 9350 and ROG Strix GL502VM share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), CPU Architecture (x86-64).
The main differences: Processor Model (XPS 13 9350: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, ROG Strix GL502VM: Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz); GPU Model (XPS 13 9350: Intel Arc 130V, ROG Strix GL502VM: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060); Installed Memory (XPS 13 9350: 16 GB, ROG Strix GL502VM: 8 GB); Storage Capacity (XPS 13 9350: 512 GB, ROG Strix GL502VM: 128 GB).
XPS 13 9350 may suit users who need its differing values, while ROG Strix GL502VM benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
