Dell · 2021 · end of life
Dell XPS 13 9310
Developer Edition
The XPS that Dell actually sold with Ubuntu, around 540 dollars used: a clean Tiger Lake Linux machine with a bright 16:10 screen.
from $540 last seen 2026-05-18
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- Best for office and web work programming study
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 7/10
- Display 8/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 5/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- Light at 1.2 kg
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : works
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Dell shipped this with Ubuntu as the Developer Edition, so the OEM image is genuinely clean: Killer/Intel AX1650 Wi-Fi works, fingerprint pairs with fprintd. The catch is the same as every late-Intel XPS: s2idle only, so a closed lid still drains the 52 Wh battery overnight.
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Stick to the 1920x1200 panel, the 4K touch option roughly halves runtime.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : works
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
Fedora needs the sof-firmware package for the speakers to come up, present in current releases anyway. s2idle standby drain is the same as on Ubuntu.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-1185G7 |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 13.4" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.2 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 52 Wh, around 8 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Dell XPS 13 9310 (Developer Edition) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Dell shipped this with Ubuntu as the Developer Edition, so the OEM image is genuinely clean: Killer/Intel AX1650 Wi-Fi works, fingerprint pairs with fprintd.
- What does the Dell XPS 13 9310 (Developer Edition) cost?
- Last seen around 540 USD (2026-05-18). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Dell XPS 13 9310 (Developer Edition) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 7/10 on value and 5/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Dell XPS 13 9310 (Developer Edition)?
- 1.2 kg (2.65 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 52 Wh pack, around 8 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
The Dell XPS 13 9310 (Developer Edition) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $540 last seen 2026-05-18
Find remaining Dell stockAs an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-18.
