Does the Dell XPS 13 9350 work with Linux?

Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. The IPU7 OV02C10 camera is blocked by a Dell BIOS bug that no kernel or firmware update fully fixes.

What does the Dell XPS 13 9350 cost?

RRP is about 1399 USD (1599 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.

Is the Dell XPS 13 9350 good for office and web work?

For office and web work we score it 6/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.

How heavy is the Dell XPS 13 9350?

1.21 kg (2.67 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.

What's the battery life like?

A 55 Wh pack, around 11 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 9/10.

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.

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Dell · 2024

Dell XPS 13 9350

Name: Dell XPS 13 9350
Brand: Dell
SKU: XPS 13 9350
Price: 1399 USD
Availability: InStock

Great 11-hour battery and build, but the IPU7 webcam is dead on Linux because of a Dell BIOS bug, and the capacitive function row still annoys nearly every reviewer.

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Best for office and web work study programming
Linux: gaps

Compiled & edited by Dennis de Kruijf · updated 2026-05-18 · how we rate

Scorecard

7.2 / 10

Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.

Strongest on battery, with no category below average.

Battery 9/10
Display 8/10
Build 7/10
Keyboard 6/10
Speed 7/10
Value 6/10

Worth knowing

Stands out

OLED display, deep contrast
Bright 480-nit screen, readable in sunlight
Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Light at 1.21 kg

Watch for

Linux needs significant work on this hardware
RAM is soldered, no upgrade later

Compare with other laptops

Linux: significant gaps, expand for details

Linux readiness6.1

Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score

Specs

Specifications for Dell XPS 13 9350
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
GPU	Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated)
RAM	16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable)
Storage	512 GB
Screen	13.4" 1920x1200 @ 120Hz, 480 nitsbright enough for sunlight
Weight	1.21 kgvery light to carry
Battery	55 Wh, around 11 h real-world

Common questions

Does the Dell XPS 13 9350 work with Linux?: Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. The IPU7 OV02C10 camera is blocked by a Dell BIOS bug that no kernel or firmware update fully fixes.
What does the Dell XPS 13 9350 cost?: RRP is about 1399 USD (1599 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
Is the Dell XPS 13 9350 good for office and web work?: For office and web work we score it 6/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
How heavy is the Dell XPS 13 9350?: 1.21 kg (2.67 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
What's the battery life like?: A 55 Wh pack, around 11 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 9/10.
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.