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Dell XPS 13 9305

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The Dell XPS 13 9305 came out in 2021 as a lighter-cost entry point into Dell's flagship ultraportable line, sitting alongside the pricier XPS 13 9310 for that same model year. It runs on 11th Generation Intel Core processors and was built for students and professionals who wanted the XPS design language, the narrow-bezel InfinityEdge screen, and a genuinely compact chassis without paying for the top-tier configuration. The 9305 still holds resale value because the core design barely changed for years afterward, parts and charging accessories are easy to find, and a well-kept unit with a fast processor and roomy storage remains a capable everyday Windows machine. Pick your processor and condition in the picker above for a live cash offer, or see how the process works if you want the details first. If you have more than one Dell in a drawer, sell your Dell laptop and get a quote on each.

Confirm you have the XPS 13 9305

The fastest way to check is Windows itself. Go to Settings → System → About and look at the "Device name" and "Device specifications" section, or press Windows key + R, type dxdiag, and read the system model on the first tab. Dell also prints the exact model and a Service Tag on a sticker on the underside of the laptop, which you can enter at Dell's support site for a full spec breakdown.

XPS 13 9305

  • Listed as "XPS 13 9305" under Settings → System → About
  • Service Tag sticker on the bottom panel, next to regulatory markings
  • 11th Gen Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 processor, no vPro designation
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports and no SD card slot

Prefer a visual check? The 9305 has a single row of two USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports on the left side and a headphone jack on the right, with no card reader anywhere on the chassis. It shipped in either a silver exterior with black carbon-fiber palm rest or a white exterior with a lighter woven-glass-fiber palm rest, and a fingerprint reader is built into the power button, top right of the keyboard.

Core hardware configurations

Processor

  • Intel Core i3 11th Gen. (integrated UHD graphics)
  • Intel Core i5 11th Gen. (integrated Iris Xe graphics)
  • Intel Core i7 11th Gen. (integrated Iris Xe graphics)

Graphics

  • Intel UHD Graphics on the i3 configuration
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics on i5 and i7 configurations
  • No discrete GPU option on this model

Memory & storage

  • LPDDR4x memory, soldered to the board and not user-upgradable
  • PCIe NVMe SSD storage, set at time of purchase
  • The i7 configuration with the largest available storage tends to hold value best

Display & audio

13.3-inch InfinityEdge display in a 16:10 aspect ratio, available as a matte non-touch panel or a touchscreen version. Both share the narrow-bezel design the XPS line is known for.

Stereo speakers tuned with Waves MaxxAudio, positioned along the sides of the base, adequate for calls and casual listening but not a substitute for headphones on music or video.

A fingerprint reader is built into the power button for Windows Hello sign-in. The 720p webcam sits above the display in the top bezel.

Ports & connectivity

The 9305 keeps its port count deliberately minimal in favor of thinness, so both Thunderbolt ports do double duty for charging, display output, and data.

Left side
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
Right side
  • 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Bluetooth 5.1

11th Gen Intel Core Thunderbolt 4 InfinityEdge display Fingerprint power button Wi-Fi 6 Compact 13-inch chassis

Battery, build & more

Battery — Sealed, non-removable, charges over either Thunderbolt 4 port using the included USB-C adapter.

Finishes — Platinum Silver exterior with a black carbon-fiber palm rest, or Frost exterior with a lighter woven-glass-fiber palm rest.

Build — Machined aluminum lid and base, a design carried over largely unchanged from earlier XPS 13 generations.

Software — Ships with Windows 10, upgradable to Windows 11 where hardware supports it. No bundled Office license as standard.

Market positioning — Sits below the same-year XPS 13 9310 in the lineup, but still trades as a premium ultraportable thanks to its build quality and screen.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find the model number or exact configuration?
Go to Settings → System → About in Windows, where "XPS 13 9305" appears under device specifications, or check the Service Tag sticker on the bottom of the laptop and look it up on Dell's support site. Running dxdiag (Windows key + R, then type dxdiag) also shows the exact processor, and Settings → System → About or the Task Manager Performance tab shows installed RAM and storage size. If the sticker has worn off, the BIOS setup screen (press F2 at startup) lists the system model as well.
02 How do I tell it apart from the XPS 13 9310?
Check Settings → System → About for the exact model number, since the two look nearly identical from the outside. The 9310 was Dell's higher-tier 2021 XPS 13, offered with faster 11th Gen processor bins and a 4K touch display option, while the 9305 tops out at FHD+ resolution in either non-touch or touch form. If the sticker or Windows model listing says 9310 instead of 9305, you have the other configuration, and you should look up that model separately for an accurate offer.
03 Can I sell it with damage, a weak battery, or if it won't turn on?
Yes, damaged and non-working units are accepted, and the condition picker above adjusts the offer to match. A cracked screen, a battery that no longer holds much charge, or a laptop that won't power on at all can still be sold, since working components and the chassis retain value even when the whole unit doesn't. Before shipping, you do need to sign out of your Microsoft account and remove the device from it, since a laptop still tied to an account can't be resold or refurbished.
04 What raises the trade-in value the most?
Condition and completeness move the offer the most. A cosmetically clean chassis, a screen and hinge free of cracks or looseness, and a battery that still holds a reasonable charge all matter, since those are the parts buyers inspect first. Including the original Dell charger helps too, since replacements aren't included by default. The i5 and i7 configurations with larger storage generally price higher than the base i3 model, but a well-kept i3 unit still outperforms a rough i7 in the final offer.
05 How do I erase it, remove my accounts, and get paid?
Start with Settings → System → Recovery → Reset this PC, choosing "Remove everything," which wipes personal files and reinstalls Windows. Before that finishes, go to your Microsoft account settings and remove the device from your account, and if BitLocker is enabled, suspend it so the reset completes cleanly. Once the reset is done, ship the laptop in with your original box or padded packaging, using the free, insured shipping label Gadget Salvation provides. After the laptop is tested against the condition you selected, payment goes out by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check. Full steps, including how to handle BitLocker and account removal, are on our data erasure protocols page.