Dell 14 (DC14250) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
44Performance43.7
23.3Display39.9
38.7Battery46.7
68.2Portability41.9
2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 (DC14250) scores 42 against 43.1 for Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 42
- 32% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 21.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 39
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 48% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 54 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 80 Wh+48% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg+32% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm+14% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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