Choose XPS 13 9350 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (vs Intel Core i5 8250U 1.6GHz)
- GPU Model at Intel Arc 130V (vs AMD Radeon RX 550)
- Installed Memory at 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare XPS 13 9350 vs ThinkPad E480
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models XPS 13 9350 and ThinkPad E480 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | XPS 13 9350 | ThinkPad E480 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | Lenovo |
| Product Family | XPS | ThinkPad |
| Model | XPS 13 | ThinkPad E480 |
| Model Number | 9350 | ThinkPad E480 |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2018 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Premium / Ultraportable | Mainstream |
| Operating System | — | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core i5 8250U 1.6GHz |
| Processor Generation | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) | 8th 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 | 1.6 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 17 W | 15 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 37 W | — |
| CPU Manageability Technology | 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 | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| GPU Model | Intel Arc 130V | AMD Radeon RX 550 |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR5 |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 1 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | Up to one 8K display via Thunderbolt 4 | 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz via HDMI |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5x | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 8533 MT/s | 2400 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 |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe Gen4 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2230 | M.2 2280 + 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 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 | — | microSD |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 13.4 inch | 14 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | — | FHD |
| Display Technology | — | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | WVA | IPS |
| Display Brightness | — | 250 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 400:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | — | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Quad speakers: 2 tweeters + 2 woofers | 2 x speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 W x 4 (8 W total) W | 2 x 1.5 W |
| Audio Technology | Realtek ALC1318 | Dolby Advanced Audio |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual digital-array microphones | Dual-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | — | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit keyboard with capacitive touch function row and Copilot key | Spill-resistant 6-row keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Multi-touch precision touchpad with integrated scrolling | ThinkPad Mylar touchpad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 112.3 x 64.15 mm | — |
| Touchpad Material | — | Mylar |
| Pointing Stick | — | Yes |
| 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 | Dual-band |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | — |
| Wi-Fi Module | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750i (BE201) | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 1 GbE |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 0 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1; 1x USB 2.0 |
| 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 | 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 / Power Delivery / DisplayPort |
| 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 | — | 1.4b |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C |
| 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 | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe slot | 1x M.2 storage slot |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 45 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 3 cells | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Smart lithium-ion polymer | Li-polymer |
| Battery Life | — | 13.51 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | — | MobileMark 2014 |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | — | 80 % |
| Fast Charge Time | — | 60 min |
| Power Adapter | 60 W | 65 W |
| Power Connector | USB Type-C | USB-C |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 60 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 295.3 mm | 329 mm |
| Depth | 199.1 mm | 242 mm |
| Thickness | — | 21.9 mm |
| Weight | — | 1.75 kg |
| Chassis Material | CNC-machined aluminum | PC/ABS |
| Lid Material | — | PC/ABS |
| Base Material | — | PC/ABS |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| 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 | — |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | — |
| Smart Card Support | External reader supported | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive; BIOSConnect | — |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | — |
| Hall Sensor | Yes | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | ENERGY STAR 8.0 |
| EPEAT | — | Gold |
| TCO Certified | — | TCO Certified |
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90 % RH | — |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 65 °C | — |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Mail-in or depot limited warranty |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ThinkPad E480 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i5 8250U 1.6GHz (vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V)
- GPU Model at AMD Radeon RX 550 (vs Intel Arc 130V)
- Installed Memory at 8 GB (vs 16 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 256 GB (vs 512 GB)
What is the difference between XPS 13 9350 and ThinkPad E480?
XPS 13 9350 and ThinkPad E480 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, ThinkPad E480: Intel Core i5 8250U 1.6GHz); GPU Model (XPS 13 9350: Intel Arc 130V, ThinkPad E480: AMD Radeon RX 550); Installed Memory (XPS 13 9350: 16 GB, ThinkPad E480: 8 GB); Storage Capacity (XPS 13 9350: 512 GB, ThinkPad E480: 256 GB).
XPS 13 9350 may suit users who need its differing values, while ThinkPad E480 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.