Framework 16 (Mid 2023) vs XPS 17 (9720, Mid 2022) Full Specs
CPU | CPU |
GPU | GPU |
Memory | Memory |
Storage | Storage |
Display 16" LCD IPS2560x1600 500Nits 165Hz Glossy | Display |
Price $1,699 | Price $2,050 |
CPU iGPU Storage Storage Memory Memory Chipset TB4 TB4 TB4 TB4 Audio SD Card |
8 Cores 16 Threads 3.8GHz | 12 Cores(4P+8E) 16 Threads 2.5GHz |
768 Shaders 2.7GHz | 640 Shaders 1.3GHz |
2x SO-DIMM | 2x SO-DIMM |
4GB/s Read 2GB/s Write | 6.6GB/s Read 3.6GB/s Write |
1x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 | 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 |
16" LCD IPS2560x1600 500Nits 165Hz Glossy | |
Panel & HDR LCD IPS | Panel & HDR LCD IPS |
Area & Aspect Ratio 118.2 in²
3:2 | Area & Aspect Ratio 129.9 in²
16:10 |
Brightness 500 nits
500 nits Peak | Brightness 500 nits
500 nits Peak |
Refresh & VRR 165Hz
Variable Refresh
FreeSync | Refresh & VRR 60Hz |
Response Time 9 ms | Response Time 50 ms |
Resolution 2560x1600
4.1M Pixels
189 ppi | Resolution 1920x1200
2.3M Pixels
133 ppi |
Backlight & Contrast LED
1.5K:1 contrast | Backlight & Contrast LED
1.6K:1 contrast |
Viewing Angles 178° H
178° V | Viewing Angles 178° H
178° V |
Color Depth 8-bit | Color Depth 8-bit |
Color Coverage 100% sRGB
100% DCI-P3 | Color Coverage 100% sRGB
77% DCI-P3 |
Coating & Lamination - | Coating & Lamination Matte AR |
Touchscreen No | Touchscreen No |
Border Size 4.9 mm (0.19") | Border Size 4 mm (0.16") |
Up to 5 hours | Up to 9 hours |
85Wh 5519mAh 15.4V Lithium-Ion Polymer | 97Wh 8509mAh 11.4V Lithium-Ion |
Data 2x USB 4.0 4x USB-C 3.1 2x USB 3.1 | Data 4x Thunderbolt 4 - - |
Network 1x Ethernet 2.5G | Network - |
Video 1x DisplayPort 1.4 1x HDMI 2.0 | Video - |
Audio 1x Audio Jack | Audio 1x Audio Jack |
Card Slots - 1x microSDXC Card UHS-I | Card Slots 1x SDXC Card UHS-II - |
Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 |
Charger 180W USB-C | Charger 130W USB-C |
Max Power Draw - | Max Power Draw 136W |
Output 180W
48.00V
3.75A | Output 130W
20.00V
6.50A |
Input - | Input 1.80A |
Protocol & Port USB-C | Protocol & Port USB-C |
USB-PD 3.00A 5V (15W)
3.00A 9V (27W)
3.00A 15V (45W)
3.00A 20V (60W)
5.00A 28V (140W)
5.00A 36V (180W)
3.75A 48V (180W) | USB-PD 1.00A 5V (5W)
4.50A 20V (90W) |
Speakers 2 | Speakers 4 |
Microphones 2 | Microphones 2 |
Keyboard - Scissor Backlit Per-Key Lighting | Keyboard 79% Scissor Backlit - |
Trackpad Multi-Touch Clickpad Glass | Trackpad Multi-Touch Clickpad Glass |
Biometrics - Fingerprint | Biometrics Face ID Fingerprint |
Launch OS Windows | Launch OS Windows 11 |
Build Material Aluminum | Build Material Aluminum |
Weight Option - | Weight Option |
Height 20.9 mm (0.82")Width 356.6 mm (14.04")Depth 290.2 mm (11.43") | Height 19.5 mm (0.77")Width 374.5 mm (14.74")Depth 248.1 mm (9.77") |
Weight 2.10 kg | Weight 2.21 kg |
Weight + Charger 2.67 kg | Weight + Charger 2.69 kg |
Volume 2.1679 L | Volume 1.8112 L |
Decor Lights Yes | Decor Lights - |
Fans 2 | Fans 2 |
Release Date 2023-07-18 | Release Date 2022-08-16 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description Mid 2023 | Description 9720, Mid 2022 |
Model Number 1 - | Model Number 1 9720 |