Choose XPS 13 9350 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (vs Intel Pentium N3710)
- GPU Model at Intel Arc 130V (vs Intel HD Graphics 405)
- Installed Memory at 16 GB (vs 4 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 512 GB (vs 500 GB)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare XPS 13 9350 vs Inspiron 3168
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models XPS 13 9350 and Inspiron 3168 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | XPS 13 9350 | Inspiron 3168 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | Dell |
| Product Family | XPS | Dell Inspiron |
| Model | XPS 13 | Inspiron 3168 |
| Model Number | 9350 | Inspiron 3168 |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Convertible 2-in-1 |
| Laptop Category | Premium / Ultraportable | 2-in-1 |
| Operating System | — | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 | Intel Pentium |
| Processor Model | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Pentium N3710 |
| Processor Generation | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) | Braswell |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | Airmont |
| 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 | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 2.56 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 17 W | 6 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 37 W | 6 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) | Intel Standard Manageability |
| 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 Arc 130V | Intel HD Graphics 405 |
| GPU Architecture | — | Intel Gen8 |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| GPU TGP | — | 6 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 700 MHz |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | Up to one 8K display via Thunderbolt 4 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5x | DDR3L |
| Memory Speed | 8533 MT/s | 1600 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | Onboard | Onboard |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | No |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Single-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | HDD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 500 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | SATA III |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe Gen4 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2230 | 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 0 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | UHS-I |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 13.4 inch | 11.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 1366 x 768 |
| Resolution Class | — | HD |
| Display Technology | — | LED-backlit LCD |
| Panel Type | WVA | TN |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | — | 220 nits |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | — | Glossy |
| Viewing Angle | 85° horizontal / 85° vertical degree | 90° degree |
| Low Blue Light Certification | Eyesafe low blue light | — |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p FHD RGB | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | 30 fps | 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 | Quad speakers: 2 tweeters + 2 woofers | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 W x 4 (8 W total) W | — |
| Audio Technology | Realtek ALC1318 | Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual digital-array microphones | Digital microphone |
| Audio Jack | — | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit keyboard with capacitive touch function row and Copilot key | Full-size island-style keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Multi-touch precision touchpad with integrated scrolling | Multi-touch precision touchpad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 112.3 x 64.15 mm | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 | 1x1 |
| Wi-Fi Module | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750i (BE201) | Dell wireless |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4 |
| Ethernet Speed | — | Not present |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 0 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | USB 3.x Type-A |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| 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 | — | HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C | — |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 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 | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe slot | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 32 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 3 cells | 2 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Smart lithium-ion polymer | Lithium-ion |
| Power Adapter | 60 W | 45 W |
| Power Connector | USB Type-C | Barrel power connector |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 60 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 295.3 mm | 292 mm |
| Depth | 199.1 mm | 196 mm |
| Thickness | — | 20.9 mm |
| Weight | — | 1.47 kg |
| Chassis Material | CNC-machined aluminum | Plastic |
| Lid Material | — | Plastic |
| Base Material | — | Plastic |
| Hinge Opening Angle | — | 360 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | Not claimed |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 FIPS/TCG certified | TPM 2.0 |
| Microsoft Pluton | Yes | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | Consumer BIOS/UEFI management |
| Smart Card Support | External reader supported | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive; BIOSConnect | BIOS recovery supported |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | — |
| Accelerometer | — | Yes |
| Gyroscope | — | Yes |
| Hall Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | Not claimed |
| EPEAT | — | Not claimed |
| TCO Certified | — | Not claimed |
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | — | Not claimed |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90 % RH | 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 65 °C | -20 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose Inspiron 3168 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Pentium N3710 (vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V)
- GPU Model at Intel HD Graphics 405 (vs Intel Arc 130V)
- Installed Memory at 4 GB (vs 16 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 500 GB (vs 512 GB)
What is the difference between XPS 13 9350 and Inspiron 3168?
XPS 13 9350 and Inspiron 3168 share specifications such as Brand (Dell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), Graphics Type (Integrated).
The main differences: Processor Model (XPS 13 9350: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, Inspiron 3168: Intel Pentium N3710); GPU Model (XPS 13 9350: Intel Arc 130V, Inspiron 3168: Intel HD Graphics 405); Installed Memory (XPS 13 9350: 16 GB, Inspiron 3168: 4 GB); Storage Capacity (XPS 13 9350: 512 GB, Inspiron 3168: 500 GB).
XPS 13 9350 may suit users who need its differing values, while Inspiron 3168 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.