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Dell XPS 13 (2025, DX13260) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Dell XPS 13 (2025, DX13260) is cheaper at $699. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Dell XPS 13 (2025, DX13260) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699 (US MSRP base config 8GB/512GB; starting at $699) | $1799 (Base new retail at Newegg Nov 2024 (21NS0166US, Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB, 512GB); street price varies) |
| Brand | Dell | Lenovo |
| Released | 2025 | 2024-11 |
| display in | 13.4 | 14 |
| resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| cpu | Intel Core 5 Processor 320 (6-core, up to 4.6 GHz, Series 3) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, 4P+4E cores, up to 4.8 GHz) |
| gpu | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| ram gb | 8 | 32 |
| storage gb | 512 | 512 |
| weight kg | 1 | 1.09 |
| battery wh | 52 | 57 |
| os | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
| ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1 |
| release | 2025 | 2024-11 |
Sources — Dell XPS 13 (2025, DX13260): dell.com (verified 2026-06-15). Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15).