Only SpecsPRO can tell you with no doubts which laptop is better Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon or Dell XPS 13. We have compared Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon vs Dell XPS 13 configurations side by side: weight, display, processor, battery and all other specifications.

Dell XPS 13

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  • CPU

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  • Monitor

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  • RAM

  • Memory Speed

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  • battery

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  • Model

    Dell XPS 13

  • Price

  • Advantages

  • RAM Memory Speed: 1600 MHz

    RAM Installed Size: 8 GB

    HARD DRIVE Capacity: 256 GB

    BATTERY Capacity: 47 Wh

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  • Processor / Chipset

  • CPU

    Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3317U / 1.7 GHz

  • Max Turbo Speed

    2.6 GHz

  • Number of Cores

    Dual-Core

  • Cache

    L3 - 3 MB

  • 64-bit Computing

    Yes

  • Chipset Type

    Mobile Intel QS67 Express

  • Features

    Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

  • Monitor

  • Diagonal Size

    13.3 in

  • display

  • LCD Backlight Technology

    WLED backlight

  • Widescreen Display

    Yes

  • Monitor Features

    Corning Gorilla glass, edge-to-edge glass

  • Type

    LED

  • Display Resolution Abbreviation

    HD

  • RAM

  • Memory Speed

    1600 MHz

  • Technology

    DDR3 SDRAM

  • Installed Size

    8 GB

  • Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided

    Windows 8

  • Audio & Video

  • Graphics Processor

    Intel HD Graphics 4000

  • Memory Allocation Technology

    Dynamic Video Memory Technology

  • Integrated Webcam

    Yes

  • Sound

    Stereo speakers, two microphones

  • Features

    MaxxAudio 4

  • Hard Drive

  • Type

    SSD

  • Capacity

    256 GB

  • Notebook Camera

  • Integrated Webcam

    Yes

  • Miscellaneous

  • Color

    silver

  • Case Material

    aluminum, carbon fiber

  • System

  • Notebook Type

    Ultrabook

  • Dimensions & Weight

  • Width

    12.4 in

  • Depth

    8.1 in

  • Height

    0.7 in

  • Physical Characteristics

  • Weight

    3 lbs (1.36 kg, 48 oz)

  • Input

  • Type

    keyboard, touchpad

  • Features

    multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant

  • Input Device

  • Backlight

    Yes

  • battery

  • Capacity

    47 Wh

  • Cells

    6-cell

  • Technology

    lithium polymer

  • Communications

  • Wireless Protocol

    802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0

  • Wireless Controller

    Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235

  • Features

    Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)

  • Connections & Expansion

  • Interfaces

    USB 3.0
    PoweredUSB 2.0
    Mini DisplayPort
    Headphone/microphone combo jack

  • AC Adapter

  • Output

    45 Watt

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  • Summary

    The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is produced with faster CPU in comparison with the XPS 13: Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3337U running at 1.8 GHz clock speed versus Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3317U running at 1.7 GHz clock speed. It is the most important advantage of this notebook as fast processor means that the laptop owner will get better performance. The Dell XPS 13 is produced with more memory 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM compared to 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. It means that the XPS 13 will show a faster performance.

    The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is produced with a better HD+ screen resolution that will let the user to enjoy working with graphics programs. The Dell XPS 13 is produced with a 256 GB SSD that is bigger than 128 GB SSD of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon.

    The Dell XPS 13 has a better battery life as it is equipped with 47 Wh cell that is 2 Wh bigger in comparison to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon battery. That's mean this notebook can be used for a longer time without charging. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon weighs 2.8 lbs that is 0.2 lbs less compared to the weight of the Dell XPS 13.

    The Dell XPS 13 and the ThinkPad X1 Carbon have an equal number of advantages however as the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon has better CPU that is a really important advantage then this laptop will be the best buy.