Dell 14S vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
41.5Performance36.7
23.3Display35.1
60Battery62.7
73.5Portability62.5
5 spec wins — Dell 14S4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14S scores 46.8 against 46.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14S edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14S
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 37
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 63
- 27% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 21.2 mm
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,227 vs 9,276
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,716 vs 2,390
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $923 vs $1,270
Display
| Spec | Dell 14S | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (touchscreen) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, VRR) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14S | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3 cores, integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (onboard) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, second M.2 2280 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14S | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,716+14%Bottom 38% | 2,390Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,227+21%Bottom 25% | 9,276Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14S | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+9% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 12.8 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14S | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.54 kg+7% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+27% | 21.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top and bottom (PC-ABS bottom on some configurations) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14S | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, headset jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4, optional), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always-on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (5MP or 720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14S | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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