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General

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Series

XPS2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Entry-level XPS design.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

DX132601Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Names the XPS 13 (DX13260) unveiled at Computex 2026.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026

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GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

31 May 20261Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Article published 2026-05-31 23:00 UTC, the end of the Computex 2026 embargo, and reports the XPS 13 as unveiled. Tom's Hardware also says it was revealed in May.

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Status

Available2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Available for sale at the originally announced list price.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$6991Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Launch at $699 for everyone and $599 for students 16 and up. The $699 model has a non-Ultra Intel chip, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. US price, before sales tax.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Starting at $599 for students and $699 for everyone else. Dell's US store shows $699.99.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026US launch: $599 for students and $699 for everyone else, with the link to Dell US.

US3Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026Maker USD/US configuration offers a US/Canada AC power adapter. The retained prebuilt X7 preset explicitly supplies 32 GB LPCAMM2 and 1 TB PCIe 4.0, with Windows 11 Pro and black bezel selected. Current later-batch preorders do not undo fulfilled earlier batches.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Sky, Storm3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The 8GB model is available in sky and storm. The 16GB model only in sky.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026CNC-machined aluminum casing in Sky or Storm.

Graphite2Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Graphite anodized chassis with black bezel for the retained Windows prebuilt. Other bezel colors and Ubuntu translucent bezel are not combined.

Segment

Ultrabook3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Subtitle: an affordable laptop that looks and feels like a premium ultraportable.

Ultrabook2Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Clamshell6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Clamshell.

Clamshell1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualguides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/2553Read 5 October 2026

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width296.9Depth200.66Thickness (max)12.7mm(11.7 × 7.9 × 0.5 in)1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Dell spec table: 11.69 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches (296.9mm x 200.66mm x 12.7mm).2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 0.5 x 11.69 x 7.9 inches (12.7 x 296.9 x 200.66 mm).

Width296.63Depth228.98Thickness (max)15.85mm(11.7 × 9 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Published closed chassis width 296.63 mm, depth 228.98 mm and single thickness 15.85 mm. No distinct minimum thickness is supplied.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1kg(2.2 lb)2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2.2 pounds (1 kg). Windows Central writes 0.9 kg, which does not fit 2.2 pounds.

1.44kg(3.2 lb)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Published 1.44 kg with four Expansion Cards. The 1.41 kg bare chassis and 1.4 kg rounded headline are not substituted. Maker 1.44 kg with four expansion cards is retained. Reviewer 1.437 kg is omitted because its translucent bezel and lavender keyboard differ from the selected stock cosmetic configuration.

Lid material

Aluminium2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026The article calls it an all-aluminum machine.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026CNC-machined aluminum casing.

Aluminium1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Top Cover explicitly CNC-machined 6063 aluminum. Input and Bottom Cover are separately stated as the same alloy.

Bottom material

Aluminium2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026All-aluminum machine.

Aluminium1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

13.4in(34 cm)1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 13.4-inch, touch, 120Hz, 2560 x 1600, 500 nits.

13.5in(34.3 cm)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

2880 × 1920px1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

225.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

256.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026The display uses IPS technology. Tom's Hardware says Dell does not specify the panel type, and units may use panels from different makers.

IPS8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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MND508ZB1-18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching X7 358H/32 GB/1 TB SN7100S/Windows 11 Pro review unit has IPS MND508ZB1-1, same 13.5-inch 2880 x 1920 120 Hz touch display. Suppliers can vary, so panel part is review-unit specific. Manufacturer LTPS is a backplane technology and was not independently treated as IPS.

Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

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Matte1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Touchscreen

Yes1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

ADell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	120	Yes

Source1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: 2560x1600 (2.5K), 30-120Hz VRR. One display for every CPU version.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

BFramework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2880	1920	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Native 2880 x 1920 at up to 120 Hz with explicit 30 to 120 Hz variable refresh operation. No named adaptive-sync standard or lower-resolution maximum is inferred.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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700nits1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Explicit 700 nit typical luminance, separate from the 600 nit minimum.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026100% sRGB maker gamut claim. Coverage versus volume method is not supplied.

DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: 100% DCI-P3. Reviewed repeats it as 100% DCI-P3 coverage according to Dell. Tom's Guide measured 74.7% and XDA 99%, so the claim is not confirmed. Measured values are not stored.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

DisplayHDR 4001Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: DisplayHDR 400. Taken from Dell's table as relayed here. Not checked against the VESA list.

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Yes1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Explicit per-panel color calibration, rather than an inference from a certification.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core 5 3202Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Intel's Core 5 320, a six-core chip with two Cougar Cove P-cores and four Darkmont LPE cores.

Intel Core Ultra X7 358H1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Intel Wildcat Lake.

Intel5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

ADell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	Cougar Cove	4.6
Low-power efficiency	4	Darkmont	3.4

Source2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 6-core, 2 + 0 + 4, up to 4.6 GHz. Base clocks are left out because sources differ.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two Performance cores that Turbo up to 4.6 GHz and four Efficient cores that reach 3.4 GHz.

BFramework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	1.9	4.8
Efficiency	8	1.5	3.5
Low-power efficiency	4	1.5	3.3

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 358H four P, eight E and four LP-E cores, each published base/turbo frequency. Intel generic 25/80 W chip ratings are not this laptop configuration.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

66Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Processor threads 6. Part J5NMC is the 16 GB configuration, so only values shared by all Core 5 320 configurations are taken.

165Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

6MB6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Processor cache 6 MB, Smart Cache type.

18MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 202618 MB Intel Smart Cache only. Intel 18A is a process brand, not numeric 18 nm.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

1.8nm2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Wildcat Lake is built on the same 18A process as Panther Lake. Stored as 1.8 nm, the nominal class Intel gives 18A (see the Intel testimony source).10Maker spec sheet (PDF)d1dth6e84htgma.cloudfront.net/HHRG_119_IF_17_Wstate_Grebe_J_20260415_77d1a28e09.pdfRead 14 October 2026Intel written testimony to the US House Energy and Commerce Committee, April 15, 2026, page 2: Intel manufactures an advanced 1.8 nanometer-class technology, or 18A. This is the nominal class, not a gate length. Wildcat Lake use of 18A comes from Tom's Hardware.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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30W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Performance mode 30 W sustained CPU package limit. Balanced 25 W and Efficiency 15 W are separately preserved in the mode table.

Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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60W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Performance and Balanced modes each publish 60 W boost. Efficiency publishes 20 W boost. This is configured CPU package power, not generic Intel turbo rating or a dedicated GPU budget.

Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

16TOPS5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026The base version's Core Series 3 chip only includes a 16 TOPS NPU. HotHardware says 17 TOPS, kelaptop says 16 TOPS. Precision not stated.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026NPU performance up to 16 TOPs, Intel AI Boost.

50TOPS1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20265Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only peak 50 TOPS at INT8. GPU 122 TOPS and combined platform throughput are excluded.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Graphics Intel Graphics (2 Xe cores). The review calls the GPU performance weak.

No1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics (2 Xe3 cores)2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Intel Graphics (2 Xe3).

Intel Arc B3901Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

8GB2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table for the $699 model: 8GB LPDDR5X-7467 (single-channel).3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026$699 with 8GB of RAM, $899 with 16GB, both with 512GB of storage and the Core 5 320.9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The reviewed unit is the $699 entry-level model with 8GB of RAM.

32GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026RAM row: 8GB, 16GB and 32GB (Core Ultra only) LPDDR5x-7467.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

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RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

7,467MT/s1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

7,467MT/s1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Exact X7 prebuilt configured memory rate up to 7467 MT/s. The Micron module rated 8533 in a review is not the configured rate. Ultra 5 runs at 6800 MT/s and is excluded.12Maker product pageknowledgebase.frame.work/what-drammemory-is-supported-by-framework-laptop-13-pro-intel-core-ultra-series-3-rJ_8jVrpWgRead 5 October 2026Current exact X7 358H platform speed is 7467 MT/s, even with modules rated above that. The corrected 6800 MT/s Core Ultra 5 325 limit is not inherited.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

12Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Wildcat Lake is a single-channel product, even with 16 GB.

28Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching installed LPCAMM2 review unit explicitly dual-channel, not inferred from the number of modules.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Memory form factor On-board. Reviewed.com calls the RAM non-upgradeable.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 20268GB of single-channel, non-upgradeable RAM for the lowest-cost version.

Slots1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

ADell XPS 13 (DX13260)

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BFramework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
LPCAMM2	1	Yes	32

Source11Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/LPCAMM2+Memory+Replacement+for+Framework+Laptop+13+Pro/761Read 5 October 2026Original Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Pro LPCAMM2 replacement guide introduction explicitly states one physical LPCAMM2 memory socket. Steps 7–13 remove the cover and singular module, then replace it on the interposer. Retained factory 32 GB occupies this one socket. AMD SO-DIMM layouts are excluded. The SSD guide is not used as memory replacement proof.12Maker product pageknowledgebase.frame.work/what-drammemory-is-supported-by-framework-laptop-13-pro-intel-core-ultra-series-3-rJ_8jVrpWgRead 5 October 2026Current published manufacturer compatibility article explicitly states one LPCAMM2 memory slot for Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Pro. Public embedded article body was read, separately from guide template.

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

16GB3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: 8GB or 16GB, single-channel LPDDR5 at 7467 MT/s. The 32 GB option is Core Ultra only.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Maximum internal memory 16 GB for the Core 5 320.

96GB11Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/LPCAMM2+Memory+Replacement+for+Framework+Laptop+13+Pro/761Read 5 October 2026Current original maker replacement guide explicitly supports one LPCAMM2 slot up to 96 GB, with link to the September 29 updated compatibility article. This manufacturer supported upgrade maximum differs from currently sold and fully validated factory modules up to 64 GB. No generic Intel architectural maximum is substituted.12Maker product pageknowledgebase.frame.work/what-drammemory-is-supported-by-framework-laptop-13-pro-intel-core-ultra-series-3-rJ_8jVrpWgRead 5 October 2026September 29, 2026 compatibility update explicitly supports up to 96 GB. Fully validated listed factory modules are 16, 32 and 64 GB. Third-party compatibility caveats remain, and this supported maximum is not a claim that every 96 GB module is validated.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

512GB2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026512 GB NVMe SSD. Only 512 GB is sold at launch. 256 GB and 1 TB come later.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 20269Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026512GB of storage.

1TB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Storage row: M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 256GB (post-launch), 512GB and 1TB (Core Ultra only).

43Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026Factory X7 prebuilt 1 TB storage is explicitly PCIe 4.0. Optional Gen5 DIY drive offerings are excluded.

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

ADell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A short 2230 M.2 SSD in the upper-right corner. The two review units had a Kioxia BG7 and an SK hynix PVC10, so the installed drive model varies.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026One SSD installed, M.2 2230.

BFramework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	1	Yes

Source6Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-diy-intel-ultra-3/faqRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel Pro motherboard supports one M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD. Installed prebuilt Gen4 drive is separate. No second storage connector or per-slot lane count is inferred.7Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Storage-%2BSSD%2BReplacement%2Bfor%2BFramework%2BLaptop%2B13%2BPro/763Read 5 October 2026Original Pro SSD replacement procedure identifies its single M.2 2280 NVMe connector. Wi-Fi module is separate.

M.2 slots

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

ADell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Wired to
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Yes	65	Integrated GPU
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Yes	65	Integrated GPU

Source2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C. Wildcat Lake models use USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4 is for Panther Lake models.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026One USB-C on either side, both 10 Gbps, with DisplayPort 2.1 and charging. No headphone jack.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two USB-C ports, one on each side. Both support charging, DisplayPort and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort Alternate Mode. USB Type-C required charging power min 27 W and max 65 W, with a 65 W adapter. The 65 W is stored as charging input, the laptop maximum is not stated by Dell in the sources read. Intel Graphics is the only GPU, so display output is from the iGPU.

BFramework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Type	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	140
USB-C	2	Right	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	140
3.5 mm audio	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Selected four-USB-C user-swappable kit, two on each side, plus the fixed left 3.5 mm combo jack. All four Intel slots explicitly support Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-PD accepted input up to 140 W. The four underlying expansion sockets are not added again. Optional USB-A, HDMI, network and card readers are excluded.4Owner's manualguides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/2553Read 5 October 2026Original instructions and physical photos show two Expansion Card bays on each side, installed flush with the body. Cards are user-swappable. Only the retained four-C kit is counted, not the internal plug plus its external socket twice.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching reviewed 32 GB/1 TB Intel unit explicitly lists four Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports plus 3.5 mm audio, consistent with the retained four-C removable card profile. Other optional cards are not inherited.10Maker product pageframe.work/products/usb-c-expansion-cardRead 5 October 2026USB-C Expansion Card explicitly passes through host protocols. Its general older Laptop 13 20 V/5 A wording does not override the Pro-specific 140 W input statement, and card-only 48 V/5 A rating does not become 240 W accepted input for this Pro. No internal plus external double count.

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Wireless row: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Tri-band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

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Wi-Fi module

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2133Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 2x2.

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2111Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

6.01Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20263Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Bluetooth 6.0.

6.08Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching installed Intel BE211 review unit explicitly Bluetooth 6. Actual OS/driver functionality may differ.

Cellular

No6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Mobile network connection: No.

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell includes a keyboard backlight. The colour is not stated.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Backlit chiclet keys.

Single colour1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Numeric keypad: No.

No2Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Complete current original maker top-down open Laptop 13 Pro gallery photo shows its full keyboard without a dedicated numeric keypad. The quick-start PDF cropped keyboard corner is not used as absence proof.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

0.8mm5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026Hands-on at Computex: only 0.8mm of travel.

1.5mm1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Width123.7Height76.7mm(4.9 × 3 in)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A physical click pad rather than haptic.

Haptic1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Camera row: 1080p + IR.

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Published video output is 1080p at 30 fps. The Omnivision OV08X 9.2 MP sensor number is not a claim of 9.2 MP video output.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Article: a slim webcam with 1080p resolution and an IR sensor for Windows Hello.

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Webcam privacy

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Electronic kill switch1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Physical privacy switches electrically disconnect camera and microphones. This is an electronic hardware kill switch, not a sliding lens shutter.

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

41Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20264Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad speakers.

21Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

8W1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Audio row: quad speakers (8W total). Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide call it 8W of peak output.5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026Four speakers for a total 8W peak output.

4W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Maker two side-firing transducers at 2 W each, total 4 W. RMS versus peak classification unstated.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026

Dolby Atmos (Windows 11)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

24Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dual array microphones.5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026A dual-mic array.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Number of microphones 2.

21Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

52Wh1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Battery row: 52Wh, 800ED cells.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 52 Whr.

74.45Wh1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Specific published nominal capacity 74.45 Wh takes precedence over rounded 74 Wh/74.5 Wh text.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

ADell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	17

Source1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Dell claims up to 17 hours of battery life when streaming video. TechFinitive says Dell is targeting up to 17 hours of video streaming. Test settings are not published in these sources.

BFramework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	20

Source2Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Framework April 2026 test matches X7 358H, Arc B390, 32 GB and 1 TB with 2.8K touch panel. Netflix app 4K streaming on Windows 11 Best Power Efficiency, 250 nits, 60 Hz, 30% volume, Dolby Atmos disabled and wireless enabled. Claimed 20 hours, not a measured reviewer runtime. Other 17-hour browsing and 11-hour call headlines lack equivalently explicit configuration/test method and are omitted.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

65W3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Power Adapter 65W USB-C.

100W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A 65W USB-C charger with a removable cable, so the laptop end is USB-C.

USB-C1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualguides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/2553Read 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

21Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026The article says it has a dual-fan cooling system.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell equipped the XPS 13 with a pair of fans.

11Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026One 65 x 5.5 mm fan and one 10 mm heatpipe are documented. No vapor chamber or liquid-metal absence is inferred from the ordinary phase-change thermal interface.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

ADell XPS 13 (DX13260)

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BFramework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Name	CPU power (W)
Performance	30
Balanced	25
Efficiency	15

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026CPU power cells are sustained package settings. Boost values of 60/60/20 W for Performance/Balanced/Efficiency are kept separate.

Security

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Fingerprint

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TPM

2.07Retailer pagecurrys.ie/products/dell-xps-13-dx13260-13.4-laptop-intel-core-5-512-gb-ssd-silver-10306181.htmlRead 14 October 2026Security features: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip. Currys Ireland listing of the 8 GB Core 5 320 model.

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

No7Retailer pagecurrys.ie/products/dell-xps-13-dx13260-13.4-laptop-intel-core-5-512-gb-ssd-silver-10306181.htmlRead 14 October 2026Security features: Kensington lock supported via USB Type-C ports. The lock uses a USB-C port, so there is no dedicated lock slot. TechFinitive also mentions a Kensington USB-C PortLock.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Windows 11 Home.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home (64-bit).

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026

OS family

Windows3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

Windows1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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773.3nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Reviewer center luminance 773.3 nits, also explicitly center on battery. X-Rite i1Pro 3. The maker 700 nit typical claim is stored separately.

Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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722.2nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Reviewer nine-point display grid mean 722.2 nits, X-Rite i1Pro 3. This is not the center maximum.

Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2,148:18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Reviewer 2148:1 contrast with 0.36 nit black level. Manufacturer claimed contrast is not this measurement.

HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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99.6%8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Argyll 3D coverage 99.6% sRGB. Gamut volume not substituted.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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70.7%8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Argyll 3D measures Display P3 coverage 70.7%, identified as Display P3 rather than cinema DCI-P3.

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

0.239Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lab table: Delta-E 0.23. Tom's Guide does not state the formula, colour space or picture mode. XPS 13 with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD, the $699 model.

2.148Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Delivered-profile CalMAN ColorChecker average Delta-E 2000 is 2.14 before reviewer calibration. The comparative-table header explicitly identifies dE 2000. Separately calibrated 0.61 is excluded. Picture mode is not stated.

PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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No8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026No PWM detected in the reported reviewer test. Tested brightness range and instrument bandwidth are not stated, so this does not prove absence at every setting or frequency.

PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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23.6ms8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Black to white to black, rise 12.1 plus fall 11.5 ms, combined 23.6 ms. Test refresh setting is not stated. This is not maker gray-to-gray marketing response.

Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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35.1ms8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 202650% to 80% grey and back, rise 16.5 plus fall 18.6 ms, combined 35.1 ms. Test refresh setting is not stated.

Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

ADell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Max load	40

Source4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Sound meter about 14 to 18 inches from the display during a looped Steel Nomad Lite stress test: about 40 dBA on average. The 45 dBA peak came from the reviewer moving in a chair. Idle did not register above the lab sound floor in the low 30s dBA, so no idle row. Power mode not stated. The reviewed unit has 16GB RAM and 512GB, the same Core 5 320 and cooling as the 8GB model.

BFramework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

40dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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92°C8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Prime95 after the initial boost stabilizes at average CPU 92 C, 2 GHz and observed 32 W package power. Not an external surface or GPU temperature. Windows and BIOS Performance selected before benchmarks, exact BIOS version unstated.

CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2GHz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Sustained Prime95 average 2 GHz, separate from initial approximately 20-second 2.8 GHz boost.

GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

ADell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	14.43

Source9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Continuous Wi-Fi web surfing with the display set to 150 nits: 14 hours 26 minutes (14.43 h). Power mode not stated. Same $699 8GB model.

BFramework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	19.3

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Wi-Fi Websurfing v1.3 measures 19 h 18 min, exactly 19.3 h. Review does not explicitly bind luminance, refresh setting or power profile to this test, so those cells stay omitted. Manufacturer Netflix claim uses a different workload and 250-nit condition.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

14.43h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

19.3h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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32W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Observed Prime95 sustained 32 W package power, separate from initial 55 W and published configured Performance 30 W.

GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

No5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026The base version does not support Copilot+ PC features such as Recall. The Core Ultra 7 355 version has a 59 TOPS NPU.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

Eyesafe1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row lists Eyesafe, next to Dolby Vision and anti-glare.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

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100 W USB-C power adapter, USB-C cable, US/Canada AC power cable, Framework screwdriver, Four USB-C Expansion Cards1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Prebuilt includes the documented 100 W adapter, AC and USB-C cables, screwdriver and selected Expansion Cards. Other card kits, DIY optional adapter and paid three-year warranty are excluded.3Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualguides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/2553Read 5 October 2026Original unboxing and adapter assembly explicitly show preinstalled memory/storage, Expansion Cards, charger, USB-C cable, AC cable and screwdriver.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The compact charger that Dell includes with the XPS 13.

Yes1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualguides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/2553Read 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Dell XPS 13 (DX13260) offers a one-year limited hardware warranty. US review, Dell US price.

1year1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

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frame.work/laptop13pro2Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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frame.work/laptop13pro1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Only the Intel prebuilt X7 358H preset is retained. AMD DDR5, DIY bring-your-own parts and Ultra 5 configurations are excluded. The selected port kit is four USB-C Expansion Cards, corroborated by the matching reviewed unit, not every optional card.

Manual

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guides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/25534Owner's manualguides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/2553Read 5 October 2026Original maker-authored Pro prebuilt quick-start guide 735, public revision 1.01 dated August 4, 2026, seven pages. Its Download PDF resolves to the maker document service. The separately linked stale 24-page safety manual lists only older 11th to 13th Gen Intel/7040 hardware and supplies no Pro-specific fact.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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