XPS 13 (9345)
2024Snapdragon X Elite in Dell's sharpest chassis yet.
Launch price $1,299Today $1,099
Then vs. now
8882Aging gracefully — only 6 points off its 2024 standing.
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| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 87 | 76 |
| Battery | 92 | 85 |
| Display | 90 | 84 |
| Build | 91 | 88 |
| Portability | 91 | 87 |
| Value | 76 | 71 |
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Why the XPS 13 (9345) stands out
Where it beats the average laptop in its class.
Weight
1.19 kg
126.0× less than the 150 average
RAM
16–32 GB
1.7× more than the 19 average
Battery life
Up to 20 h
50% more than the 13 average
Our verdict
Dell's sharpest chassis yet with Snapdragon X Elite delivers great battery life, though Windows-on-ARM app gaps remain.
Pros
- Stunning build and OLED option
- Long battery life on ARM
- Genuinely thin and light
Cons
- Occasional ARM app compatibility issues
- Divisive haptic function row
- Premium pricing
Best for: Windows users who prioritise design and battery over legacy app certainty.
Specifications
Core
- Chip
- Snapdragon X Elite
- RAM
- 16–32 GB
- Display
- 13.4" up to 3K OLED
- Battery life
- Up to 20 h
Body
- Weight
- 1.19 kg
- Thickness
- 15.3 mm
- Ports
- 2× USB4
- Fan
- Dual fans