Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
26.6Performance54.1
30.2Display39.9
21.3Battery73.3
66.3Portability35.7
2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)9 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+52) and performance (+28). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 36
- 31% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 25% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 25.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 21
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 226% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 5,278
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | 2,856+34%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | 17,201+226%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 80 Wh+95% |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+31% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm+25% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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