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Is the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 Worth Your Upgrade? Here’s the Key Perk

If you’re eyeing a 2-in-1 laptop that balances familiarity with meaningful improvements, the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 deserves a spot on your list—but its biggest win over the 2019 XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 boils down to one smart tweak: a processor swap. Don’t let “simple upgrade” fool you, though—this change works wonders for the convertible. While raw CPU performance gains aren’t mind-blowing, the boost in graphics power is hard to ignore, and best of all, it doesn’t drain battery life or hike up power use. For anyone who values smooth visuals (think light photo editing or casual gaming) without sacrificing portability, that’s a sweet spot.

What makes the 9310 2-in-1 even more approachable is how much it keeps from the beloved 7390 2-in-1. The two share the exact same chassis, so all the fan-favorite features you might have loved before stick around: the responsive MagLev keyboard, the efficient vapor chamber cooler that keeps things quiet under load, the 13.4-inch 16:10 touchscreen with its roomy, productivity-friendly aspect ratio, and the well-placed webcam (no more awkward “nose cam” struggles). The only real internal shift is the jump from Intel’s 10th-gen Ice Lake processors to the newer 11th-gen Tiger Lake-U chips—meaning you get the same sleek design you know, just with a performance upgrade under the hood.

When it comes to configurations, the 9310 2-in-1 offers flexibility without overcomplicating things. Our test unit, for example, packs a Core i7-1165G7 CPU, 16GB of fast LPDDR4x 4267 MHz RAM, and a 1920x1200 touchscreen—all for around $1600 USD. If you’re on a tighter budget, there’s a Core i5-1135G7 option with 8GB of RAM, and if you crave sharper visuals, you can step up to a 3840x2400 high-res display. One note: unlike the clamshell (traditional laptop) version of the XPS 13 9310, there’s no OLED screen choice here—so keep that in mind if vibrant, deep blacks are a must-have.

Of course, no laptop exists in a vacuum. The 9310 2-in-1 goes head-to-head with other 13-inch convertible subnotebooks like the Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Asus ZenBook Flip 13, Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13, and MSI Summit E13 Flip—all solid picks, but none with the XPS line’s iconic blend of build quality and simplicity. And if you don’t need the 2-in-1’s touch/flip functionality, remember: Dell also sells a standard clamshell XPS 13 9310. But for those who want the best of both worlds—familiar XPS charm and a graphics boost that actually matters—the 9310 2-in-1 is a clear upgrade over its predecessor.

Dell XPS 9310 2-in-1 Specifications

Display	13.40 inch 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixel 169 PPI, 10-point capacitive, native pen support, Sharp LQ134N1, IPS, SHP14F7, Dell P/N: GRNPP, glossy: yes, 60 Hz,0MDR89 03NM6W 0G1H00 0R3FYY For Dell XPS 9310 2-in-1 FHD LCD Touch Screen Assembly Silver
Processor	Intel Core i7-1165G7 4 x 2.8 - 4.7 GHz, 51 W PL2 / Short Burst, 25 W PL1 / Sustained, Tiger Lake-UP3
Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Core: 1300 MHz, RAM: 1600 MHz, DDR4, 27.20.100.9664
Memory	16 GB , LPDDR4x, 4267MHz, Dual-Channel, Soldered, 36-39-39-90
Storage	Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZPZ512G, 512 GB
Mainboard	Intel Tiger Lake-UP3 PCH-LP
Weight	1.33 kg