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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare XPS 13 9350 vs Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models XPS 13 9350 and Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Dell XPS 13 9350⁩

⁦XPS 13 9350⁩

Dell

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Reference model ⁦Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch⁩

⁦Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦XPS 13 9350⁩ ⁦Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Dell Microsoft
Product Family XPS Surface Laptop
Model ⁦XPS 13⁩ ⁦Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch⁩
Model Number 9350 2036
Part Number / SKU ⁦Surface_Laptop_7th_Edition_2036⁩
Launch Year ⁦2024 year⁩ ⁦2024 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Premium / Ultraportable Premium / Ultraportable
Operating System ⁦Windows 11 Home⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Qualcomm
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core Ultra 5⁩ Qualcomm Snapdragon X
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core Ultra 5 226V⁩ Snapdragon X
Processor Generation ⁦Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦ARM64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦3 nm⁩ ⁦4 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 Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
NPU Performance ⁦40 TOPS⁩ ⁦45 TOPS⁩
Platform AI Performance ⁦97 TOPS⁩
Copilot+ PC Yes Yes
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Integrated
GPU Manufacturer Intel Qualcomm
GPU Model ⁦Intel Arc 130V⁩ ⁦Qualcomm Adreno X1-85⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory Shared system memory
GPU Boost Clock ⁦1250 MHz⁩
Maximum External Displays ⁦3 displays⁩ ⁦2 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦Up to one 8K display via Thunderbolt 4⁩ ⁦5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz (single); 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz each (dual)⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦16 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦64 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦LPDDR5x⁩ ⁦LPDDR5X⁩
Memory Speed ⁦8533 MT/s⁩ ⁦8448 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor Onboard Soldered
Memory Slots ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable No No
Memory Channels 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 Removable SSD
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
RAID Support
Display
Display Size ⁦13.4 inch⁩ ⁦13.8 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦2304 x 1536⁩
Resolution Class Custom
Panel Type WVA PixelSense Flow
Touchscreen Yes
Refresh Rate ⁦120 Hz⁩
Variable Refresh Rate Yes
Display Brightness ⁦600 nits⁩
Peak HDR Brightness ⁦600 nits⁩
Contrast Ratio 1400:1
Aspect Ratio 3:2
Display Finish Glossy
HDR Support Yes
Dolby Vision Yes
Viewing Angle ⁦85° horizontal / 85° vertical degree⁩ ⁦178° x 178° degree⁩
Low Blue Light Certification Eyesafe low blue light
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦1080p FHD RGB⁩ ⁦1080p FHD⁩
Webcam Frame Rate ⁦30 fps⁩
IR Camera Yes Yes
Windows Hello Face Yes Yes
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Fingerprint Reader Location Power button
Presence Detection Yes
Camera Features ⁦360p IR camera; CMOS sensor⁩ Windows Studio Effects
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦Quad speakers: 2 tweeters + 2 woofers⁩ Omnisonic speakers
Speaker Power ⁦2 W x 4 (8 W total) W⁩
Audio Technology ⁦Realtek ALC1318⁩ Dolby Atmos
Microphone Configuration Dual digital-array microphones Dual Studio Mics
Audio Jack Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Backlit keyboard with capacitive touch function row and Copilot key Mechanical keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones
Copilot Key Yes Yes
Touchpad Type Multi-touch precision touchpad with integrated scrolling Precision Haptic touchpad
Touchpad Dimensions ⁦112.3 x 64.15 mm⁩
Touchpad Material Glass
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 7⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 7⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11be⁩ ⁦802.11be⁩
Wi-Fi Bands ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz⁩ Tri-band
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩ ⁦2x2⁩
Wi-Fi Module ⁦Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750i (BE201)⁩
Bluetooth Version 5.4 5.4
WWAN No No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB-A 3.1⁩
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-C / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort 1.4a⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB4 Speed ⁦40 Gbps⁩ ⁦40 Gbps⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 4⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
DisplayPort Output ⁦DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C⁩ ⁦DisplayPort 1.4a via 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 ⁦0 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No No
Dedicated Docking Connector Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe slot⁩ ⁦1x removable PCIe 4.0 SSD⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦55 Wh⁩ ⁦54 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦3 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Smart lithium-ion polymer Li-ion
Battery Life ⁦20 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method Microsoft local video playback test
Fast Charging Yes
Fast Charge Level 80 %
Fast Charge Time ⁦60 min⁩
Power Adapter ⁦60 W⁩ ⁦39 W⁩
Power Connector USB Type-C Surface Connect
USB-C Charging Yes Yes
USB Power Delivery Version USB Power Delivery
Maximum USB-C Charging Power ⁦60 W⁩ ⁦65 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦295.3 mm⁩ ⁦301 mm⁩
Depth ⁦199.1 mm⁩ ⁦220 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦17.5 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.34 kg⁩
Chassis Material CNC-machined aluminum Anodized aluminum
Lid Material Anodized aluminum
Base Material Anodized aluminum
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810H tested⁩
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦TPM 2.0 FIPS/TCG certified⁩ ⁦Pluton TPM 2.0⁩
Microsoft Pluton Yes Yes
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Secure Boot Yes 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 Yes
Hall Sensor Yes
Color / Color Temperature Sensor Yes
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR
EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified
Recycled Materials ⁦Enclosure: minimum 67.2% recycled content; includes 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals⁩
Product Carbon Footprint ⁦204 kg CO2e⁩
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 Limited hardware warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose XPS 13 9350 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core Ultra 5 226V⁩ (vs Snapdragon X)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel Arc 130V⁩ (vs ⁦Qualcomm Adreno X1-85⁩)
  • Display Size at ⁦13.4 inch⁩ (vs ⁦13.8 inch⁩)

Choose Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch if you need:

  • Processor Model at Snapdragon X (vs ⁦Intel Core Ultra 5 226V⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Qualcomm Adreno X1-85⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Arc 130V⁩)
  • Display Size at ⁦13.8 inch⁩ (vs ⁦13.4 inch⁩)

Overall, choosing between XPS 13 9350 and Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Installed Memory (⁦16 GB⁩) and Storage Capacity (⁦512 GB⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between XPS 13 9350 and Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch?

XPS 13 9350 and Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch share specifications such as Installed Memory (⁦16 GB⁩), Storage Capacity (⁦512 GB⁩), Launch Year (⁦2024 year⁩), Form Factor (Clamshell).

The main differences: Processor Model (XPS 13 9350: ⁦Intel Core Ultra 5 226V⁩, Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: Snapdragon X); GPU Model (XPS 13 9350: ⁦Intel Arc 130V⁩, Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: ⁦Qualcomm Adreno X1-85⁩); Display Size (XPS 13 9350: ⁦13.4 inch⁩, Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: ⁦13.8 inch⁩).

XPS 13 9350 may suit users who need its differing values, while Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.