Dell XPS 13 9305

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Date Published: 13 Feb 2025

Intel Core i7-1165G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
13.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.29 kg (2.8 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.5 Portability Good

9.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL

5.1 For Work Average

3.4 For Gaming Mediocre

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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i7-1165G7

Display
13.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Aluminum, Carbon

Dimensions
301.7 x 199.2 x 7.8 ~ 11.6 mm (11.88" x 7.84" x 0.31")

Weight
1.29 kg (2.8 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

2x USB Type-C
Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD)

Card Reader
microSD (SD/SDHC/SDXC)

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.1

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Array Microphones

Speakers
2x 2W, Stereo Speakers

Security Lock slot
Wedge Lock Slot

Portability

Dell XPS 13 9305

11.88" x 7.84" x 0.31" Dimensions

1.29 kg (2.8 lbs) Weight

Average 13.3-inch laptop

1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) -2% Weight

Review

Dell XPS 13 9305 in-depth review

The XPS series is by far the most recognizable premium brand of Dell. It has not only been synonymous with the manufacturer's engineering excellence, but also with a design fashion that remained the same for more than three years. However, 2020 was the year Dell diverted to 16:10 displays and big changes to the chassis took place.Apparently, either due to popular demand or because of a high volume of unused inventory, the marque created their XPS 13 9305. It combines the best of both worlds, as it brings back the same chassis from before 2020 (with 16:9 displays), but equips it with 11th Gen Tiger Lake-U processors from Intel.So let's see together if this XPS device bodes well with the competition, or its lower price tag is an indication of some troubles you may get along the way.[...]

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Pros

Astonishing battery life
Very thin profile
99% sRGB coverage and accurate colors with our Gaming and Web design profile (Sharp 4V0HY-LQ133M1 (SHP14AE))
No harmfull PWM above 120 nits and reaches above 400 nits (Sharp 4V0HY-LQ133M1 (SHP14AE))
Charges via Type-C
2x Thunderbolt 4 + MicroSD card slot

Cons

Needs a dongle to expand the I/O
Soldered memory

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

As always, the XPS 13 is not the best notebook in terms of upgrade options. However, it has its own strengths.Check out all Dell XPS 13 9305 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To open this laptop, you need to undo all 8 Torx-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel starting from the front corners. After that, lift the panel from the chassis.2. Battery Inside, you will find a 52Wh battery pack. Before you continue, unplug the battery connector. To remove the unit from the device, you need to undo a to[...]