Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
26.6Performance38.8
30.2Display38.4
21.3Battery60
66.3Portability75.8
1 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)7 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) wins this laptop face-off, 50 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+39) and performance (+12). 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)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 21
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 66
- 103% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,711 vs 5,278
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+2% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | 2,531+18%Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | 10,711+103%Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 70 Wh+71% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.53 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 13.9 mm+27% |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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