Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
41.5Performance46.1
23.3Display35.1
65.7Battery52
56.6Portability71.9
5 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+15) and display (+12). 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 52
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 56% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 57
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 10% | 2,894+24%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+5%Bottom 36% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+56% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg | 1.4 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm+3% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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