At IFA in Berlin, Intel is announcing its second generation of Intel Core Ultra processors. Ahead of the show, Dell is getting in on the action by updating the XPS 13.
The new model, the 9350, shares the same chassis design as the last few years of Intel models and the more recent Dell XPS 13 (9345), which houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite. So most of the upgrades in the new model are courtesy of Intel's new chips.
| Header Cell - Column 0 | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (integrated) |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost |
| Memory | Up to 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 |
| Storage | Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, 4TB option coming later |
| Display | 13.4-inch, 1920 x 1200 non-touch, 2560 x 1600 touch, or 2880 x 1800 OLED touch |
| Battery | 55 WHr |
| Networking | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750i (BE201), Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Starting Price | $1,399.99 |
The 13.4-inch screen starts at 1920 x 1200, going up to a 2880 x 1800 OLED touchscreen. If our review of the XPS 13 (9345) shows anything, it's that the low-end screens allow for some serious battery life. Dell tested internally using that base display, and suggests that with a Core Ultra 7 256V, you can get 26 hours of battery life while  Netflix streaming at 150 nits. We'll have to do our own testing to see how it stands up.
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Much of this XPS is the same as the last few designs, including the thin chassis. It's attractive, but it lacks function keys, instead relying on a touch function row that has driven several 3DTested staffers up the wall for the past few years. There's also no visible touchpad and a gapless keyboard.
Will Lunar Lake be enough to restore the XPS 13 to glory? We'll compare it to the Snapdragon version when we get our hands on it. It's up for pre-order today and should be released soon.Â
