Dell Pro Essential 14 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
31.7chipPerformancechip32.2
26.5Display23.3
21.3Battery33.3
77.9Portability67.3
3 spec wins — Dell Pro Essential 143 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Essential 14 scores 36.5 against 36.5 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Essential 14 edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Essential 14
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 67
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 19% lower weight: 1.29 kg vs 1.59 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
- Stronger battery score: 33 vs 21
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 22% higher capacity: 50 Wh vs 41 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | Anti-glare LCD (non-touch) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (2 Xe cores) | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 50 Wh+22% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.29 kg+19% | 1.59 kg |
| Thickness | 17.7 mm+6% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (PD 45-65W, DP 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, round-tip power connector |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920) | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | HD with mechanical privacy shutter (FHD IR optional) | HD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader or FHD IR camera (Windows Hello) | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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