Dell Pro Essential 14 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon)
31.7chipPerformancechip29.9
41.1chipGraphicschip32.8
26.5Displayspec-based26.5
21.3Batteryspec-based33.3
77.9Portabilityspec-based74.8
2 spec wins — Dell Pro Essential 143 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Essential 14 scores 37.1 against 37.2 for Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Essential 14
- Stronger graphics score: 41 vs 33
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 13% lower weight: 1.29 kg vs 1.48 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon)
- 22% higher capacity: 50 Wh vs 41 Wh
- 11% lower thickness: 15.8 mm vs 17.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | Anti-glare LCD (non-touch) | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (2 Xe cores) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD (QLC) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 3.0 or 4.0) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 50 Wh+22% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.29 kg+13% | 1.48 kg |
| Thickness | 17.7 mm | 15.8 mm+11% |
| Material | — | Aluminum top and bottom covers (anodized, sandblasted) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C (10Gbps, USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 1.4, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920) | Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | HD with mechanical privacy shutter (FHD IR optional) | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader or FHD IR camera (Windows Hello) | No fingerprint reader; optional IR camera for Windows Hello face unlock |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home or Pro (Arm), by configuration |
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