Between the EliteBook X G1i and XPS 13 (9350), the EliteBook X G1i comes out ahead in ram / storage, while the XPS 13 (9350) wins on cpu cores / weight. Overall, the EliteBook X G1i scores 63.1 and the XPS 13 (9350) scores 54.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EliteBook X G1i is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EliteBook X G1i if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, storage, refresh rate, among others.
Pick the XPS 13 (9350) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are cpu cores, weight.
Both ship with comparable claimed battery life, panel type, backlit keyboard, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the EliteBook X G1i is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HP - EliteBook X G1i wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Battery — 23.64% more. 68 Wh vs 55 Wh.
- ▲Screen size — 4.48% more. 14 " vs 13.4 ".
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 2.00 more. 2 vs 0.
Why Dell - XPS 13 (9350) wins
- ▲CPU cores — 50.00% more. 12 vs 8.
- ▲Weight — 0.11 kg less. 1.19 vs 1.3.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Dell - XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.19 kglead |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 14.8 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Dell - XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 14 "lead | 13.4 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLED | OLED |
Performance
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Dell - XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Snapdragon X Elite |
| CPU cores | 8 | 12lead |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Arc 140V | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GBlead | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Dell - XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 68 Whlead | 55 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 20 h | 20 h |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2lead | 0 |
| HDMI | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, EliteBook X G1i or XPS 13 (9350)?+
XPS 13 (9350) claims up to 20 hours — 20h vs 20h.
Which is lighter, EliteBook X G1i or XPS 13 (9350)?+
XPS 13 (9350) is lighter at 1.19 kg vs 1.3 kg.
Which has more RAM, EliteBook X G1i or XPS 13 (9350)?+
EliteBook X G1i offers 32GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, EliteBook X G1i or XPS 13 (9350)?+
Both have OLED displays.
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