What You Need to Know
Ist Computers positions the Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X Plus as a flagship-tier laptops for programming, asking $1299.99. After 3 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a exceptional 5.0 stars. We've ranked it #29 out of 37 in this category. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Build and Portability
Build quality at $1299.99 is expected to be all-aluminum or magnesium with rigid construction throughout.
Worth noting on the Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X Plus specifically - reviews repeatedly flag "Snapdragon X Plus chip" as a standout.
The Numbers
- Brand: Ist Computers
- Price: $1299.99 (well above the $929.38 category average)
- Amazon rating: 5.0 of 5.0
- Reviews: 3
- Category rank: #29 of 37 in laptops for programming
- Cheaper in category: 27 products
- Higher-rated in category: 0 products
- More-reviewed in category: 27 products
From the Reviews
With only 3 reviews, this is a small sample. The 5.0-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
Common positives:
- Snapdragon X Plus chip
- 13.4 FHD+ display
- Copilot+ AI ready
Common complaints:
- Premium price
- ARM app compatibility
For context, the average rating across all 37 laptops for programming options we track is 4.1 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
The Field Around It
At $1299.99, the Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X Plus sits well above the $929.38 category average. 27 options are cheaper and 9 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4 Intel i5 ($599.99, 4.4★, 1,445 reviews). It's $700.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- KAIGERR Gaming Laptop - $386.99, 5.0★ (15 reviews) · Cheaper
- Lenovo 16 FHD Business Laptop - $1499.99, 5.0★ (8 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 - $949.99, 5.0★ (7 reviews) · Cheaper If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Lenovo ThinkPad T460 Business at $182.61.
Should You Buy It?
Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Snapdragon X Plus chip
- 13.4 FHD+ display
- Copilot+ AI ready
Cons:
- Premium price
- ARM app compatibility
Bottom Line
7.5/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.