Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 vs. Dell XPS 13 9305: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 and Dell XPS 13 9305 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 is better than Dell XPS 13 9305.
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell XPS 13 9305. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9305.
Dell XPS 13 9305 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9305 is better than Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1.
2021 vs. 2019
Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell XPS 13 9305 has a 20% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1065G7 inside Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1.
Dell XPS 13 9305 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3733MHz of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Released | 2019 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Available in February 2021 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Dimensions | 11.67 x 8.17 x 0.27 - 0.52 in (296.40 x 207.40 x 6.94 - 13.10 mm) Width: 11.67” (301.76 mm) Depth: 8.17” (199.24 mm) Height: 0.27 - 0.52” (6.94 - 13.10 mm) | 11.88 x 7.84 x 0.31 - 0.46 in (301.76 x 199.24 x 7.80 - 11.63mm) |
Weight | 2.92 lbs (1.33 kg) | 2.84 lbs (1.29 kg) |
Colors |
| Platinum silver with black carbon fiber interior |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
| Left (3)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8GB 16GB 4267 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x SDRAM |
Storage |
| 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe® 3x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 32 Gbps. |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Wi-Fi |
| Rivet Killer AX1650W Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth |
| Rivet Killer AX1650W › Bluetooth 5.1 |
Battery | Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Size |
| 52 Wh 4-cell smart lithium-ion |
Battery Life |
| Up to 12 hours on FHD panel |
Power Supply | 45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter 20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A | 45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter 20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A |
Software | Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps. |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
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Key Features | Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 13 7390 2-in-1, a 13.4-inch machine, in 2019. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1065G7 with a boost clock speed up to 3.90 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics (64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch XPS 13 9305 was introduced by Dell about two years later in early-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 has a 13.4-inch display which is quite similar size to the 13.3-inch Dell XPS 13 9305. In addition, the Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 weighs 2.92 lbs. about 2% heavier than the 2.84 lbs. Dell XPS 13 9305. Moreover, measured at 11.67” x 8.17” x 0.52”, the Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 is slightly bulkier than the Dell XPS 13 9305 at 11.88” x 7.84” x 0.46”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 supports up to 32GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For Dell XPS 13 9305, it supports up to 16GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Like Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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