Dell Latitude 7340 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 Comparison

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Dell Latitude 7340 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Latitude 7340 and XPS 13 Plus 9320, two laptops by Dell. Dell Latitude 7340 was introduced to market in March 2023 and Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 was launched in January 2022. There is 14 months difference between Latitude 7340 and XPS 13 Plus 9320 so it would still give an advantage to younger Latitude 7340.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Latitude 7340 and Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Latitude 7340 Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1335U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
299 x 213.2 x 16.44-17.75 mm (11.77 x 8.39 x 0.65-0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.15 kg (2.54 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 Latitude 7340 and XPS 13 Plus 9320 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Latitude 7340 over Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320

Weight	1.15 kg vs 1.17 kg	0.02 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	2.3 mm vs 3.3 mm	1 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 169 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 135°	More flexible screen
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Touchpad Size	12.5 x 6.7 cm vs 11.2 x 6.4 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Reasons to choose Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 over Dell Latitude 7340

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~88.6% vs ~76.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	13.4 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	33 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Strengths of Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 and Dell Latitude 7340

Launch Dates	March 2023 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
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
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (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	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi 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

Common Weaknesses of Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 and Dell Latitude 7340

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
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 Latitude 7340 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 Latitude 7340 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.15 kg (2.54 lbs)	1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)
Surface Area	637 cm2 (98.8 inches2)	588 cm2 (91.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.5%	~88.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~2.3 mm	~3.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	135Â°

Comparison of the Dell Latitude 7340 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 External Dimensions

Weight

Latitude 7340 weighs 1.15 kg (2.54 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. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Dell Latitude 7340 1.15 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 Latitude 7340 17.75 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 Latitude 7340 is 0.09 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 Latitude 7340 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i5 1345U Intel Core i7 1355U Intel Core i7 1365U	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i5 1250P Intel Core i7 1260P Intel Core i7 1270P Intel Core i7 1280P
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	10	12
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1706	1593
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7593	7956
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1516
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7438	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 Latitude 7340 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 i5 1335U

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	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	1,408 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	640	640
TMUs	40	40
ROPs	20	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 Latitude 7340 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Latitude 7340 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.

Dell Latitude 7340

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320

Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B

✔Run smoothly.

Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B

✖Not supported.

Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B

✖Not supported.

Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B

✖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.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	38 Wh 57 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	Left, Right
Charge Power	60 / 65 / 100 W	60 W
Voltage	7.6 V	11.55 V
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the XPS 13 Plus 9320 features a higher battery capacity of 55 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Latitude 7340's 38 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Dell Latitude 7340 38 Wh

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 55 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 53.1 Wh

Max 80.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Latitude 7340 and the XPS 13 Plus 9320 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 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 Latitude 7340 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Latitude 7340 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. Latitude 7340 has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, XPS 13 Plus 9320 has a larger13.4" display.The total usable screen area of the Latitude 7340 is 487cm² / 76inch² whereas the XPS 13 Plus 9320's total usable screen area is 521cm² / 81inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Latitude 7340 features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Dell Latitude 7340 170 ppi

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 169 ppi

Min 118 PPI

Average 186 PPI

Max 338.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Latitude 7340 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 Latitude 7340 250 nits

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 500 nits

Min

30 nits

Average 438 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

Dell Latitude 7340 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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
Latitude 7340 is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. XPS 13 Plus 9320 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Latitude 7340 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 Latitude 7340 and XPS 13 Plus 9320 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Neither Latitude 7340 nor XPS 13 Plus 9320 has an HDMI port for connecting to external monitors. Neither Latitude 7340 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
Neither Latitude 7340 nor XPS 13 Plus 9320 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Latitude 7340 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)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	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	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	No
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No