Dell 14 (DC14250) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
44Performance49.2
23.3Display26.5
38.7Battery70.7
68.2Portability70.8
0 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 52.1 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and performance (+5). Dell 14 (DC14250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 60 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg | 1.54 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm | 17.4 mm+8% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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