Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
41.5Performance61.6
23.3Display55.5
65.7Battery48.5
56.6Portability26
4 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 wins this laptop face-off, 50.8 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and performance (+20). 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 battery score: 66 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 26
- 82% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5.5 h
- 28% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 26.6 mm
- 26% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 2.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,449 vs $2,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 23
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 154% higher charging: 330 W vs 130 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | IPS (Legion 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 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 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 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330 | 2,980+28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600 | 18,600+48% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h+82% | 5.5 h |
| Charging | 130 W | 330 W+154% |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg+26% | 2.62 kg |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm+28% | 26.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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