Choose XPS 13 9350 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (vs Core Ultra 5)
- Display Size at 13.4 inch (vs 16 inch)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare XPS 13 9350 vs ThinkBook 16
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models XPS 13 9350 and ThinkBook 16 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | XPS 13 9350 | ThinkBook 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | Lenovo |
| Product Family | XPS | ThinkBook |
| Model | XPS 13 | ThinkBook 16 |
| Model Number | 9350 | ThinkBook 16 G7 IML |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2025 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Premium / Ultraportable | Business |
| Color | — | Arctic Grey |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 | Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Core Ultra 5 |
| Processor Generation | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) | Intel Core Ultra Series 1 |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 3 nm | — |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores | — |
| Performance Cores | 4 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 cores | — |
| CPU Threads | 8 threads | — |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| Processor Base Power | 17 W | — |
| Maximum Processor Power | 37 W | — |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | Yes |
| NPU Model | Intel AI Boost | Intel AI Boost |
| NPU Performance | 40 TOPS | 11 TOPS |
| Platform AI Performance | 97 TOPS | — |
| Copilot+ PC | Yes | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| GPU Model | Intel Arc 130V | — |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | Up to one 8K display via Thunderbolt 4 | 5120 x 2880 @ 60Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5x | DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8533 MT/s | 5600 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | Onboard | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe Gen4 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2230 | M.2 2242 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 2 slots |
| Card Reader Formats | — | SD |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 13.4 inch | 16 inch |
| Display Technology | — | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | WVA | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:10 |
| Display Finish | — | Anti-glare |
| Viewing Angle | 85° horizontal / 85° vertical degree | — |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | — | 90 % |
| Low Blue Light Certification | Eyesafe low blue light | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p FHD RGB | — |
| Webcam Frame Rate | 30 fps | — |
| IR Camera | Yes | — |
| Camera Privacy Shutter | — | 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 | Stereo speakers, 2W x2 |
| Speaker Power | 2 W x 4 (8 W total) W | 2 W x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | Realtek ALC1318 | Dolby Audio |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual digital-array microphones | Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling |
| Audio Jack | — | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit keyboard with capacitive touch function row and Copilot key | 6-row keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Spill-Resistant Keyboard | — | Yes |
| Key Travel | — | 1.5 mm |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | Multi-touch precision touchpad with integrated scrolling | Precision TouchPad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 112.3 x 64.15 mm | 120 x 75 mm |
| Touchpad Material | — | Mylar |
| 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 |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 0 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 | USB 10 Gbps + Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps; USB PD; DisplayPort |
| USB4 Port Count | 2 ports | 1 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | 40 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 2 ports | 1 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C | Yes |
| 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 | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe slot | 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slots |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | — |
| Battery Cells | 3 cells | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Smart lithium-ion polymer | — |
| Power Adapter | 60 W | — |
| Power Connector | USB Type-C | — |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery | USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 60 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 295.3 mm | 356 mm |
| Depth | 199.1 mm | 253.5 mm |
| Thickness | — | 17.5 mm |
| Weight | — | 1.7 kg |
| Chassis Material | CNC-machined aluminum | Aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom |
| Lid Material | — | Aluminium |
| Base Material | — | PC-ABS |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 FIPS/TCG certified | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Microsoft Pluton | Yes | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | — |
| Smart Card Support | External reader supported | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive; BIOSConnect | Yes |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | — |
| Hall Sensor | Yes | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| TCO Certified | — | TCO Certified 9.0 |
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | — | 25% PCC battery enclosure; 50% PCC keycaps; 30% PCC speaker enclosure; 90% PCC 65W adapter |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 35 °C | 5–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90 % RH | 8–95 % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 65 °C | 5–43 °C |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ThinkBook 16 if you need:
- Processor Model at Core Ultra 5 (vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Display Size at 16 inch (vs 13.4 inch)
What is the difference between XPS 13 9350 and ThinkBook 16?
XPS 13 9350 and ThinkBook 16 share specifications such as Installed Memory (16 GB), Storage Capacity (512 GB), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit).
The main differences: Processor Model (XPS 13 9350: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, ThinkBook 16: Core Ultra 5); Display Size (XPS 13 9350: 13.4 inch, ThinkBook 16: 16 inch).
XPS 13 9350 may suit users who need its differing values, while ThinkBook 16 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.