Does the Dell XPS 13 9345 (Snapdragon X Elite) work with Linux?

Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. The XPS 13 9345 is on Canonical's list of Snapdragon X Elite laptops that boot with the Ubuntu 25.04 arm64 image, and it has more upstream device-tree work than most X Elite chassis.

What does the Dell XPS 13 9345 (Snapdragon X Elite) cost?

RRP is about 1299 USD (1499 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.

How heavy is the Dell XPS 13 9345 (Snapdragon X Elite)?

1.19 kg (2.62 lb). That's very light to carry.

What's the battery life like?

A 55 Wh pack, around 14 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 9345

Name: Dell XPS 13 9345
Brand: Dell
SKU: XPS 13 9345 (Snapdragon X Elite)
Price: 1299 USD

Snapdragon X Elite

A 13.4 inch ultraportable with the Snapdragon X Elite that posts long battery on Windows, but on Linux it sits in the same work-in-progress bucket as the other X Elite laptops with no speakers, no webcam, and firmware you have to pull off Windows first.

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Best for office and web work study basic everyday use
Linux: gaps

Compiled & edited by Dennis de Kruijf · updated 2026-05-21 · how we rate

Scorecard

7.7 / 10

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

Strongest on battery and build, with no category below average.

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

Worth knowing

Stands out

120Hz screen, smoother motion
Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Light at 1.19 kg
Long 14h real-world battery

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 readiness3.6

Partial · Most documented on ubuntu LTS, with major gaps. Confidence: high · How we score

Specs

Specifications for Dell XPS 13 9345
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno X1 (integrated)
RAM	16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable)
Storage	512 GB
Screen	13.4" 1920x1200 @ 120Hzsmoother scrolling and motion
Weight	1.19 kgvery light to carry
Battery	55 Wh, around 14 h real-world

Common questions

Does the Dell XPS 13 9345 (Snapdragon X Elite) work with Linux?: Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. The XPS 13 9345 is on Canonical's list of Snapdragon X Elite laptops that boot with the Ubuntu 25.04 arm64 image, and it has more upstream device-tree work than most X Elite chassis.
What does the Dell XPS 13 9345 (Snapdragon X Elite) cost?: RRP is about 1299 USD (1499 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
How heavy is the Dell XPS 13 9345 (Snapdragon X Elite)?: 1.19 kg (2.62 lb). That's very light to carry.
What's the battery life like?: A 55 Wh pack, around 14 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.
Which operating systems are supported?: Ships with Windows.