Dell XPS 13 9315 vs. Dell XPS 13 9305: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 13 9315 and Dell XPS 13 9305 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 13 9315 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9315 is better than Dell XPS 13 9305.
2022 vs. 2021
Dell XPS 13 9315 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 9315 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell XPS 13 9305. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 4267MHz of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9305.
Dell XPS 13 9315 weighed 2.59 pounds, 9% lighter than the 2.84 pounds Dell XPS 13 9305.
Weight | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
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Pound | 2.59 lbs. | 2.84 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.17 kg | 1.29 kg |
Dell XPS 13 9305 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9305 is better than Dell XPS 13 9315.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell XPS 13 9305 has a 30% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1250U inside Dell XPS 13 9315.
Dell XPS 13 9305 has more ports and slots count than the Dell XPS 13 9315. It has six versus two amount of ports and slots on the Dell XPS 13 9315.
Ports | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
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headphone jack | No | Yes |
lock slot | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
USB-C | No | Yes |
Total | 2 | 6 |
Dell XPS 13 9305 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell XPS 13 9315. It has four versus one commonly used port and slot on the Dell XPS 13 9315.
Ports | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
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Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
USB-C | No | Yes |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Released | 2022 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Available in February 2021 |
Pricing |
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Applicable Models |
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Generations |
Exterior | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Dimensions | 11.63 x 7.85 x 0.55 in (295.40 x 199.40 x 13.99 mm) | 11.88 x 7.84 x 0.31 - 0.46 in (301.76 x 199.24 x 7.80 - 11.63mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.59 lbs. (1.17 kg) | 2.84 lbs (1.29 kg) |
Colors | Sky Umber | Platinum silver with black carbon fiber interior |
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Chasis Information | CNC machined aluminum | - |
Display | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Left (1)
Right (1)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 Memory On-board | 8GB 16GB 4267 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x SDRAM |
Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1TB 2TB M.2 2230 PCIe® 4x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 64 Gbps. | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe® 3x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 32 Gbps. |
Fans Number | 1 | - |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Wi-Fi | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675 AX211 | Rivet Killer AX1650W Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Rivet Killer AX1650W › Bluetooth 5.1 |
Battery | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
Size | 51 Wh | 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 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 13 9315 | 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 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
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Key Features | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell XPS 13 9305 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 13 9315, a 13.4-inch machine, in mid-2022. It is powered by up to 10-core Intel Core i7-1250U with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, → 950 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch XPS 13 9305 was introduced by Dell about a year earlier 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 9315 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 9315 weighs 2.59 lbs. about 9% lighter than the 2.84 lbs. Dell XPS 13 9305. Moreover, measured at 11.63” x 7.85” x 0.55”, the Dell XPS 13 9315 is slightly bulkier than the Dell XPS 13 9305 at 11.88” x 7.84” x 0.46”.
There are only two Thunderbolt 4 ports available on Dell XPS 13 9315. With that said, it has four ports and slots fewer than the Dell XPS 13 9305 that has a lock slot, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a microSD card slot, a USB-C port, and a headphone jack.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 13 9315 supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 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 9315, 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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