Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
41.5Performance59.9
23.3Display55.5
65.7Battery73.3
56.6Portability29.1
3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and performance (+18). 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)
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 29
- 29% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 27 mm
- 25% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 22% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 2.5 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 66
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 131% higher charging: 300 W vs 130 W
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 6% | 2,889+24%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | 18,126+44%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+25% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 130 W | 300 W+131% |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg+22% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm+29% | 27 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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