Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
41.5Performance42.1
23.3Display26.5
65.7Battery49.3
56.6Portability73.9
5 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) scores 45 against 45.5 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 49
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 75% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 57 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 57
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 25% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 1.94 kg
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,600 vs 2,330
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,449
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | OLED |
| 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 Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Top 86% | 2,600+12%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+2%Top 55% | 12,300Top 69% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+75% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 10 h |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg | 1.46 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm | 16.9 mm+11% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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