Dell XPS 13 9340 Premium Ultraportable
Specs of the Dell XPS 13 9340
Here are the specifications of the Dell XPS 13 9340 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
Brand | Dell Dell is among the world's top 3 laptop makers by the number of sold units, together with HP and Lenovo. The USA-based notebook PC manufacturer offers the full range of laptops, including the Inspiron consumer-oriented line, XPS premium-class line, Latitude business laptops, and G-series gaming notebooks. Dell also makes the Alienware high-end gaming laptops. |
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Series | Dell XPS XPS is Dell's flagship consumer-oriented laptop series. It features high-performance notebook models with slim designs and screen sizes ranging from 13 to 17 inches. |
Laptop Type | Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet. Ultraportable (small laptop) The light weight and small dimensions make this ultraportable laptop easy to carry around or travel with. Premium-class laptop It belongs to the laptop maker's premium-class lineup. |
Performance | Mid-range performance The mid-range performance of this laptop allows you to easily complete your daily home and office computing tasks. It additionally has some potential for heavier duties like professional photo and video editing. However, if you regularly do these tasks, a high-performance laptop is recommended. More info about performance of the laptop can be found in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below. |
Screen Size | 13.4-inch This is a small display size, typical for ultraportable laptops. There are however laptops with even smaller screens, with diagonals of 12.5" or less. |
Touchscreen | Finger multi-touch input (optional) The device optionally comes with touchscreen capability. |
Screen Resolution | 1920x1200 pixels Full HD+ This screen resolution provides a decent image sharpness and a lot of space on the display for the user interface and programs. It's similar to the popular Full HD 1920x1080. However, these resolutions aren't as good as the premium-class 4K Ultra HD and similar. 2560×1600 pixels This screen resolution provides decent picture sharpness and a lot of space on the display for the user interface and apps. It’s somewhat better than the popular Full HD. However, these resolutions aren’t as good as the premium-class 4K and similar. 2880 x 1800 pixels This screen resolution provides a decent picture sharpness and a lot of space on the display for the user interface and programs. It’s better than the popular Full HD but not as good as the premium-class 4K and similar. |
Other Display Specs | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. OLED type OLED display type provides wide viewing angles, low power consumption, and deeper blacks than on the IPS type screens. Anti-glare coating Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors. High refresh rate of 120Hz (optional) The 120Hz display refresh rate is higher than the typical 60Hz. It enables smoother movement of objects on the screen. It's important for gaming and watching fast-paced action and sports. It also makes webpage scrolling much smoother than on the basic 60Hz displays. On this laptop, the 120Hz refresh rate feature is optional. |
About Laptop Display | It depends on the laptop configuration what screen resolution among the mentioned above is included. It depends on the configuration whether the display is IPS or OLED. Learn about laptop PC displays here. |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is an upper-mid-range processor you can find in laptops released in 2024. It is a excellent CPU for the daily computing tasks, with some additional oomph for advanced stuff like media creation. It is not as fast as its Ultra 7 155H sibling, nor the full-blown 14th Gen Intel Core H high-performance CPU series. On the other side, the Ultra 5 125H consumes more battery power than the slower mid-range chips from the classic Intel Core U-series. Intel Core Ultra 7 155H The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a higher-performance processor you can find in laptops starting in 2024. It is a fast CPU that delivers great performance for heavier duties like video and photo editing, besides the everyday home and office tasks. The Ultra 7 155H model as a speed-oriented processors isn't among the most power efficient in the laptop CPU market. Furthermore, the Core Ultra chips aren't as powerful as the high-performance CPUs from the 14th Gen Intel Core i7 or i9 H series you can typically find in gaming laptops. Intel Core Ultra 7 165H The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a business-class version of the Ultra 7 155H processor. Both CPUs started appearing in laptops in 2024 and provide higher-end performance. They are suitable for heavier duties like multimedia content creation, besides the routine tasks. Besides a sightly higher clock speeds, another benefit of the Ultra 7 165H over the 155H is its Intel vPro Enterprise technology for advanced system management and security. |
About Processors | The laptop's processor (CPU) is the main chip of the system and a very important computing performance factor. The multiple CPUs listed above mean you have multiple CPU options at the time of the laptop purchase. |
Graphics (GPU) | Intel Arc integrated graphics The Intel Arc graphics integrated into the Intel Core Ultra H series processors brings improvement in 3D gaming performance over the widely used Intel Iris Xe. Nevertheless, the Arc is good only for light gaming, since high-detail and high-resolution gaming requires a dedicated graphics processor like the Nvidia GeForce RTX series. |
About Graphics Processors | Graphics processor (GPU) is the main factor for 3D gaming performance. It also affects performance of other graphics intensive tasks like some image and video editing operations. |
System Memory (RAM) Size | 8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. Keep in mind that 8GB may be not enough for some demanding programs and many newer games. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM. 32GB RAM 32GB is recommended for extremely heavy multi-tasking and special applications. For most users, everything above 16GB is an overkill. 64GB RAM 64GB RAM size is the top-tier one. It's used for extremely heavy multi-tasking and special applications. For most users, this size is an overkill. |
About RAM | System memory (RAM) size determines multi-tasking capability of a laptop - how many tasks and programs you can run at the same time. Some programs and games may require large RAM to run properly. The multiple options above mean there are multiple laptop configurations with different RAM choices. Learn about RAM of laptop PCs here. |
Data Storage | 512GB SSD 512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs. 1000GB (1TB) SSD 1TB is an excellent storage capacity. The sizes above 512GB, including 1TB, are recommended for those who store a lot of large files. 2000GB (2TB) SSD 2TB is a huge storage capacity and rarely used in laptops. The size is for those who store a lot of large files. |
About Data Storage | Storage capacity determines how much data you can store locally on your laptop. SSD storage is much faster than HDD storage. The multiple storage options above mean there are multiple laptop configurations with different storage choices. Learn about laptop PC data storage here. |
Keyboard & Input | Keyboard without dedicated number pad The laptop has no separate numeric pad you can typically find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. Keyboard backlight Keyboard backlight makes typing in dark environments easier. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. |
Speakers & Audio | Quad speakers The device has four speakers instead of the usual two speaker system. Audio out via USB-C Audio signal output is provided through the laptop's USB-C with help of a USB-C to audio port adapter. |
Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. Full HD 1080p resolution This is a high laptop web camera resolution in comparison to the common 720p. But, 1080p is low in comparison to resolutions of modern smartphone front cameras. Face-recognition camera The dedicated infra-red face recognition cameras in laptops are used for Windows Hello log-ins, without password typing. |
Wireless & Networking | Wi-Fi 7 802.11BE wireless The 802.11BE is the latest Wi-Fi wireless networking standard that started appearing in laptops in 2024. It’s also known as Wi-Fi 7. When connected to the compatible 802.11BE routers, the 802.11BE modules in laptops provide much faster wireless connection speeds than 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 and older modules. Bluetooth This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to wirelessly connect the computer to Bluetooth peripherals like Bluetooth mice and keyboards, as well as to smartphones, and other compatible devices. |
USB Ports | 2 x USB-C The device has a pair of compact Type-C USB ports. |
Video Output Ports | Video out via USB-C The laptop can deliver digital video output via USB-C. |
Media Card Reader | None The laptop has no SD card slots. For reading from and writing to SD and microSD memory cards, you'll have to use a separately sold memory card reader via a USB cable. |
Other Features | Fingerprint reader This laptop has a built-in fingerprint reader. It improves security and enables easier system log-ins, without password typing. Thunderbolt 4 Thunderbolt 4 is a high-speed peripheral connectivity technology for compatible devices. The Thunderbolt connection goes via USB-C interface. |
Battery | 55 WHr capacity |
About Battery | The battery capacity of the typical mid-tier laptop ranges from 40 to 50 WHr. Capacities above 50 WHr are considered to be excellent. The battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors. |
Weight | 2.6 pounds |
Height | 0.6" |
Width | 11.6" |
Depth | 7.8" |
Casing Material | Aluminum |
Casing Color | Silver |
Windows Version | Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Users can upgrade from Windows Home to Pro version at an additional cost anytime. Windows 11 Professional The Windows 11 Pro version adds some business-specific features, such as advanced security and management, in comparison to the standard Windows 11 Home. |
About Windows Version | There are multiple Windows options at the time of the purchase. |
Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
Year of Release | 2024 |
Country / Region | Worldwide The listed specs are general / worldwide specs of the model. Some of its specs may vary depending on the particular configuration and region. |
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