Dell Pro Essential 14 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
31.7chipPerformancechip35.9
26.5Display23.3
21.3Battery26.7
77.9Portability65.9
2 spec wins — Dell Pro Essential 144 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Essential 14 scores 36.5 against 36.1 for Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL). 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 66
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 24% lower weight: 1.29 kg vs 1.7 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 27 vs 21
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 10% higher capacity: 45 Wh vs 41 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | Anti-glare LCD (non-touch) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 | Intel Core 5 210H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (2 Xe cores) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 (2x 8GB SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD (QLC) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 45 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.29 kg+24% | 1.7 kg |
| Thickness | 17.7 mm | 17.5 mm+1% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS plastic (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | HD with mechanical privacy shutter (FHD IR optional) | 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader or FHD IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Essential 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Related comparisons
Dell Pro Essential 14vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)VSDell Pro Essential 14vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)VSDell Pro Essential 14vs MSI Cyborg 15 B2RWVSDell Pro Essential 14vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11VSLenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)vs MSI Katana 15VSLenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11VSLenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)vs MSI Cyborg 15 B2RWVSLenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15VS