Dell XPS 13 9345: 11 of 13 decision facts sourced.
HP Spectre x360 14: 10 of 13 decision facts sourced.
| Dell XPS 13 9345 | HP Spectre x360 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,100 | Price not yet checked |
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite bestbuy.com | Intel 11th Generation Core i7 Evo Platform bestbuy.com |
| Memory | 16 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 16 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 512 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Screen size | 13.4 inches bestbuy.com | 13.5 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 bestbuy.com | 3000 x 2000 bestbuy.com |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Brightness | 400 nits bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Battery | Not yet sourced | 4-cell, 68 Wh Li-ion polymer newegg.com |
| Weight | 2.6 pounds bestbuy.com | 3 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Ports | 2 x USB-C bestbuy.com | 2 bestbuy.com |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno bestbuy.com | Intel Iris Xe Graphics bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $1,499.99 bestbuy.com | $1,729.99 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Dell XPS 13 9345: Battery, Battery life. HP Spectre x360 14: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The XPS 13 9345 offers lighter (2.6 lb vs 3 lb) and lower starting price ($1,499 vs $1,729); the Spectre x360 14 counters with more storage (1,000 GB vs 512 GB). Neither publishes battery life yet.
Dell XPS 13 9345 lists at $1,100 while HP Spectre x360 14 lists at $1,399 — Dell XPS 13 9345 undercuts HP Spectre x360 14 by $299 (27%).
Winner: Dell XPS 13 9345
Dell XPS 13 9345: 7.8/10
HP Spectre x360 14: 7.2/10
| Dell XPS 13 9345 | HP Spectre x360 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 inches | 13.5 inches |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3000 x 2000 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | — |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Intel 11th Generation Core i7 Evo Platform |
Our pick: Dell XPS 13 9345.
The Dell XPS 13 9345 has a Snapdragon X Elite processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and starts at $1,299, while the HP Spectre x360 14 uses Intel Core Ultra 7, offers up to 32GB RAM, and starts at $1,349. The XPS 13 delivers superior battery life and efficiency, but the Spectre x360 14 provides a more versatile 2-in-1 design with better port selection.
The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a 14-inch OLED touchscreen with 120Hz refresh and starts at $1,300, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 has a 14-inch 2.8K IPS non-touch display and begins at $1,669. The Spectre provides better battery life at 13 hours versus the X1 Carbon's 11 hours in testing.
The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a 14-inch OLED touchscreen and 2-in-1 design starting at $1,300, while the MacBook Air M4 has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, fanless M4 chip, and starts at $1,099. The Spectre provides greater versatility with its convertible form factor and stylus support, but the MacBook Air M4 delivers superior battery life up to 18 hours and smoother macOS performance.
The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a 14-inch OLED touchscreen and 2-in-1 design starting at $1,300, while the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 provides superior performance, 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, and 22-hour battery life from $1,599. The MacBook Pro delivers better sustained CPU/GPU power and macOS ecosystem integration, making it the stronger choice for most users over the more versatile but slower Spectre.
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