Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
41.5Performance44
23.3Display35.3
65.7Battery46.7
56.6Portability36.8
5 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)1 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
InnoReviews verdict
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+20) and battery (+19). Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 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 47
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 37
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 60 Wh
- 20% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 23.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,449
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 6% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+67% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 130 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg+18% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm+20% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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