Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 Comparison

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Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and XPS 13 Plus 9320, two laptops by Dell. Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 was introduced to market in October 2020 and Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 was launched in January 2022. There is 15 months difference between XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and XPS 13 Plus 9320 so it would still give an advantage to younger XPS 13 Plus 9320.

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XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and XPS 13 Plus 9320 are members of Dell's XPS series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell XPS Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell XPS 13 9350 2024	September 2024	13.4"	295.3 x 199.1 x 14.8-15.3 mm	1.18 kg (2.6 lbs)
Dell XPS 13 9345 2024	May 2024	13.4"	295.3 x 199.1 x 14.8-15.3 mm	1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)
Dell XPS 13 9340 2024	January 2024	13.4"	295.3 x 199 x 14.8-15.3 mm	1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)
Dell XPS 14 9440 2024	January 2024	14.5"	320 x 216 x 18 mm	1.68 kg (3.7 lbs)
Dell XPS 16 9640 2024	January 2024	16.3"	358.1 x 240 x 18.7 mm	2.13 kg (4.7 lbs)
Dell XPS 15 9530 2023	February 2023	15.6"	344.72 x 230.14 x 18 mm	1.86 kg (4.1 lbs)
Dell XPS 17 9730 2023	February 2023	17.0"	374.45 x 248.05 x 19.5 mm	2.31 kg (5.09 lbs)
Dell XPS 13 9315	June 2022	13.4"	295.4 x 199.4 x 13.99 mm	1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 Key Specs

Launched in October 2020
13.4" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
8GB Ram
297 x 207 x 14.3 mm (11.69 x 8.15 x 0.56 inches)
Weight: 1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
13.4" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
295.3 x 199.04 x 15.25 mm (11.63 x 7.84 x 0.6 inches)
Weight: 1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and XPS 13 Plus 9320 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 over Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320

Noise Level	41.5 dB vs 45.5 dB	Less fan noise
Contrast Rate	1200:1 vs 940:1	more pleasing colors
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	69.7% vs 69%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	71.7% vs 71%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Speaker Loudness	80.7 dB vs 79 dB	Generates higher sound levels
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Touchpad Size	11.2 x 6.6 cm vs 11.2 x 6.4 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Reasons to choose Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 over Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1

Weight	1.17 kg vs 1.32 kg	0.15 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~88.6% vs ~84.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	3.3 mm vs 4.2 mm	0.9 mm thinner bezels
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 450 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	33 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS vs 0.84 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs LPDDR4X	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1

Common Strengths of Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 and Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1

HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, HDR10	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left, Right	Flexible charging positions
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 and Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size
HDMI Output	No vs No	Need an adapter to connect to HDMI displays

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)	1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)
Surface Area	615 cm2 (95.3 inches2)	588 cm2 (91.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~84.7%	~88.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.2 mm	~3.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	135Â°

Comparison of the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 External Dimensions

Weight

XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 weighs 1.32 kg (2.91 lbs), whereas the XPS 13 Plus 9320 weighs 1.17 kg (2.58 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 1.32 kg

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 1.17 kg

Min 0.85 kg

Average 1.22 kg

Max 1.64 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 14.30 mm

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 15.30 mm

Min 7.90 mm

Average 15.38 mm

Max 19.30 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 is 0.09 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7 Intel Core i7 1185G7	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i5 1250P Intel Core i7 1260P Intel Core i7 1270P Intel Core i7 1280P
Base Frequency	1.7-3.0 GHz	1.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.1 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	2	12
Number of Threads	4	16
L3 Cache	6 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1264	1593
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	2563	7956
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1330	1516
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	3144	9305

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1115G4

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	844.8 GFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	384	640
TMUs	24	40
ROPs	12	20

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS whereas the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4267 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and the XPS 13 Plus 9320, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell XPS 13 9310 (2-in-1)	Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	51 Wh	55 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left, Right
Charge Power	45 W	60 W
Voltage	7.6 V	11.55 V
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr	2:40 hr
AC Adapter Weight	214 gramm	254 gramm

On the other hand, the XPS 13 Plus 9320 features a higher battery capacity of 55 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the XPS 13 9310 2-in-1's 51 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 51 Wh

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 55 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 53.1 Wh

Max 80.00 Wh

STORAGE
The XPS 13 Plus 9320 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the XPS 13 9310 2-in-1's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and XPS 13 Plus 9320 screens have the same size of 13.4".The total usable screen area of the XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 is 521cm² / 81inch² whereas the XPS 13 Plus 9320's total usable screen area is 521cm² / 81inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and XPS 13 Plus 9320 feature the same pixel density with 169 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 169 ppi

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 169 ppi

Min 118 PPI

Average 186 PPI

Max 338.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and XPS 13 Plus 9320 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the XPS 13 Plus 9320 boasts a faster response time of 33.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The XPS 13 Plus 9320 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 450 nits

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 500 nits

Min

30 nits

Average 438 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
XPS 13 Plus 9320 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Neither XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 nor XPS 13 Plus 9320 has USB-A ports.
Both XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and XPS 13 Plus 9320 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 and XPS 13 Plus 9320 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Neither XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 nor XPS 13 Plus 9320 has an HDMI port for connecting to external monitors. Neither XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 nor XPS 13 Plus 9320 has an HDMI port for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. XPS 13 Plus 9320 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 is equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, allowing seamless connection to headphones and speakers. XPS 13 Plus 9320 does not have a 3.5mm Audio Jack.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	No
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No