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Dell XPS 13 9350 vs MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M: Comparison

Dell XPS 13 9350 vs MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M: the series id difference

The first real difference is series id: Dell XPS 13 9350 xps-13-9350 against MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M msi-prestige-13-evo-a13m.

Dell XPS 13 9350 vs MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M: which one fits your build

The Dell XPS 13 9350 suits buyers who want a compact 13-inch Windows ultrabook and general productivity and web use with strong battery efficiency, though it is not the pick for anyone who wants to upgrade RAM or storage later and users who need more than a single small-form-factor SSD. Avoid it for buyers who need a discrete GPU for gaming or GPU compute. The MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M is the one to take for compact professional use, though it is not built for RAM upgraders. Our rating of the Dell XPS 13 9350 (7.8/10): the XPS 13 9350 is a compact 13.4-inch ultrabook with a Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB of LPDDR5X and a 1920 x 1200 IPS panel rated at 500 nits. It weighs 1.24 kg and offers WiFi 7, Thunderbolt 4 and a 55Wh battery, which suits general productivity and web use where efficiency matters. The 16GB of memory is soldered and the single small SSD slot is full, so you cannot upgrade later. Graphics are integrated, which rules out gaming and GPU compute. Choose the capacity you need at purchase.

What Dell XPS 13 9350 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M have in common

The common ground is wider than the gap: laptop class, operating system, cpu brand, sustained power source and gpu brand are identical here. They match on 18 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Dell XPS 13 9350 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M differ on sku name?

Yes. SKU Name reads 9350 / Ultra 7 256V / 16GB / FHD+ on the Dell XPS 13 9350 versus Prestige 13 Evo A13M on the MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M.

Is the VRAM the same on the Dell XPS 13 9350 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M?

It is. Both are listed at 0 GB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    Dell
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    MSI
  • Series

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    XPS 13
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Prestige 13 Evo
  • Series ID

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    xps-13-9350
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    msi-prestige-13-evo-a13m
  • SKU Name

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    9350 / Ultra 7 256V / 16GB / FHD+
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Prestige 13 Evo A13M (i7-1360P, 16GB, 512GB)
  • Chassis Code

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    9350
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    A13M
  • Region Sold

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    North America
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Global
  • Laptop Class

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    Thin and Light
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Thin and Light
  • Release Year

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    2024
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    2023
  • Operating System

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    Windows 11 Home
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Windows 11 Home
  • Weight

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    1.24 kg
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    1.2 kgBest
  • CPU Brand

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    Intel
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Intel
  • CPU Model

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    Core Ultra 7 256V
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Core i7-1360P
  • CPU Cores

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    8
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    12Best
  • Sustained Power Source

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    Not Measured
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Not Measured
  • GPU Brand

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    Intel
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Intel
  • GPU Model

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    Intel Arc Graphics 140V
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)
  • VRAM

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    0 GB
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    0 GB
  • Graphics Switching

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    Integrated Only
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Integrated Only
  • RAM Capacity

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    16 GB
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    16 GB
  • RAM Type

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    LPDDR5X
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    LPDDR5
  • Memory Form Factor

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    Soldered
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Soldered
  • Memory Soldered

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    Yes
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Yes
  • RAM Slots

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    0
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    0
  • RAM Slots Free

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    0
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    0
  • Storage Slots

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    1
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    1
  • Storage Slots Free

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    0
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    0
  • Storage Form Factor

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    M.2 2230
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    M.2 2280
  • SATA Bay Present

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    No
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    No
  • Storage Capacity

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    512 GB
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    512 GB
  • Storage Type

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    NVMe SSD
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    NVMe SSD
  • Display Size

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    13.4 inches
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    13.3 inches
  • Resolution Width

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    1920 px
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    1920 px
  • Resolution Height

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    1200 px
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    1200 px
  • Refresh Rate

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    60 Hz
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    60 Hz
  • Panel Type

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    IPS
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    IPS
  • Brightness Condition

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    SDR Typical
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Vendor Unstated
  • Touchscreen

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    No
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    No
  • Battery Capacity

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    55 Wh
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    72 WhBest
  • Thunderbolt Support

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    Thunderbolt 4
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Thunderbolt 4
  • WiFi Standard

    Dell XPS 13 9350
    WiFi 7
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    WiFi 6E

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Dell XPS 13 9350 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).

    Choose MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

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    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    Dell XPS 13 9350

    7.8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The XPS 13 9350 is a compact 13.4-inch ultrabook with a Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB of LPDDR5X and a 1920 x 1200 IPS panel rated at 500 nits.

    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M

    7.9 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Prestige 13 Evo weighs only 1.2 kg with a 13.3-inch 1920x1080 IPS screen, a Core i7-1360P and a 72Wh battery.