Dell Pro Essential 14 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11
31.7chipPerformancechip27.7
41.1chipGraphicschip28.4
26.5Displayspec-based26.5
21.3Batteryspec-based46.7
77.9Portabilityspec-based63.6
2 spec wins — Dell Pro Essential 143 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Essential 14 scores 37.1 against 36.8 for Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Essential 14 edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Essential 14
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 28
- Stronger graphics score: 41 vs 28
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 27% lower weight: 1.29 kg vs 1.77 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11
- 46% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 41 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | Anti-glare LCD (non-touch) | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 | Intel Core 3 304 (Wildcat Lake) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (2 Xe cores) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 60 Wh+46% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.29 kg+27% | 1.77 kg |
| Thickness | 17.7 mm | 17.6 mm+1% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, universal audio jack, wedge lock slot | 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920) | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | HD with mechanical privacy shutter (FHD IR optional) | 1080p + IR, with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader or FHD IR camera (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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