Choose XPS 13 9350 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (vs Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz)
- GPU Model at Intel Arc 130V (vs Nvidia Quadro 3000M)
- Display Size at 13.4 inch (vs 17.3 inch)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare XPS 13 9350 vs ThinkPad P70
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models XPS 13 9350 and ThinkPad P70 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | XPS 13 9350 | ThinkPad P70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | Lenovo |
| Product Family | XPS | ThinkPad |
| Model | XPS 13 | ThinkPad P70 |
| Model Number | 9350 | ThinkPad P70 |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Premium / Ultraportable | Mainstream |
| Operating System | — | Windows 7 |
| 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 6820HQ 2.7GHz |
| Processor Generation | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) | 6th 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 | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 17 W | 45 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 | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel Arc 130V | Nvidia Quadro 3000M |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 4 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | Up to one 8K display via Thunderbolt 4 | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt; 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz via HDMI |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5x | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 8533 MT/s | 2133 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | Onboard | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 4 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 | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | 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 | 4 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 2 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | RAID 0/1 |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | UHS-II |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 13.4 inch | 17.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 3840 x 2160 |
| Resolution Class | — | 4K |
| Display Technology | — | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | WVA | IPS |
| Display Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 800:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | — | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | 85° horizontal / 85° vertical degree | 170° x 170° 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 | Keyboard bezel |
| 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 | 2 x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | Realtek ALC1318 | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Multi-touch precision touchpad with integrated scrolling | 3-button multi-touch touchpad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 112.3 x 64.15 mm | — |
| 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 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750i (BE201) | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 1 GbE |
| WWAN | No | Optional |
| Cellular Standard | — | 4G LTE-Advanced |
| SIM Slot | — | Micro-SIM |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 0 ports | 4 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | 4x USB 3.0 |
| 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 | 2x USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 |
| USB4 Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | — | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C | Mini DisplayPort 1.2 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Dedicated Docking Connector | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe slot | 2x M.2 storage slots |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 3 cells | 8 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Smart lithium-ion polymer | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | — | Yes |
| Battery Life | — | 8.5 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | — | MobileMark 2014, discrete-graphics mode |
| Power Adapter | 60 W | 170 W |
| Power Connector | USB Type-C | Proprietary slim-tip |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 60 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 295.3 mm | 416 mm |
| Depth | 199.1 mm | 275.5 mm |
| Thickness | — | 34.2 mm |
| Weight | — | 2.4 kg |
| Chassis Material | CNC-machined aluminum | Glass-fiber + PPS / magnesium-aluminum |
| Lid Material | — | Glass-fiber + PPS |
| Base Material | — | Magnesium / aluminum |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 FIPS/TCG certified | Discrete TPM 1.2 / Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Microsoft Pluton | Yes | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | — |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | Intel vPro |
| Smart Card Support | External reader supported | Optional |
| 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 6.1 |
| EPEAT | — | Gold |
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90 % RH | — |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 65 °C | — |
| Warranty | — | 3 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Depot or on-site limited warranty |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ThinkPad P70 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz (vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V)
- GPU Model at Nvidia Quadro 3000M (vs Intel Arc 130V)
- Display Size at 17.3 inch (vs 13.4 inch)
What is the difference between XPS 13 9350 and ThinkPad P70?
XPS 13 9350 and ThinkPad P70 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, ThinkPad P70: Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz); GPU Model (XPS 13 9350: Intel Arc 130V, ThinkPad P70: Nvidia Quadro 3000M); Display Size (XPS 13 9350: 13.4 inch, ThinkPad P70: 17.3 inch).
XPS 13 9350 may suit users who need its differing values, while ThinkPad P70 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.