Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
VS
41.5Performance49.2
23.3Display26.5
65.7Battery70.7
56.6Portability70.8
4 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)4 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 45, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+14) and performance (+8). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 67% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 60 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 66
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 57
- 53% higher Web browsing endurance: 15.3 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,449
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 6% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+67% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 15.3 h+53% |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg | 1.54 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm | 17.4 mm+9% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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