Dell Pro Essential 14 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11
31.7chipPerformancechip23.2
26.5Display26.5
21.3Battery33.3
77.9Portability78.7
1 spec wins — Dell Pro Essential 142 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Essential 14 scores 36.5 against 36.3 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Essential 14 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Essential 14
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 23
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11
- Stronger battery score: 33 vs 21
- 22% higher capacity: 50 Wh vs 41 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Anti-glare LCD (non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon C (C1-10-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (2 Xe cores) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-6393 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD (QLC) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 3.0 x2 slot) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 50 Wh+22% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.29 kg+1% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 17.7 mm | 16.9 mm+5% |
| Material | — | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Webcam | HD with mechanical privacy shutter (FHD IR optional) | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader or FHD IR camera (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (on ARM) |
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