Comparing two identical laptops with different chipsets is a rare opportunity, and that’s exactly what we have with the Dell XPS 13. This versatile 13-inch laptop is available in both Intel-powered XPS 13 (9340) and Qualcomm-powered XPS 13 (9345) versions, with the rest of the specs being identical.
Despite having the same chassis design, aesthetics, keyboards, touchpads, and displays, the magic lies in the differences inside the laptops. Surprisingly, the disparity between the two chipsets is not as significant as one might expect.
Specs and Configurations
| Dell XPS 13 9340 (Intel) | Dell XPS 13 9345 (Qualcomm) |
Both laptops start at $1,299, but the Qualcomm version offers more value with a Snapdragon X Elite chipset, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 13.4-inch FHD+ IPS display. Upgrading to higher configurations is also more cost-effective on the Qualcomm version, making it a better deal regardless of the configuration.
