Dell Pro Rugged 14 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
42.1Performance43.7
49.4Display39.9
38Battery46.7
42.9Portability41.9
3 spec wins — Dell Pro Rugged 146 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Rugged 14 scores 43.2 against 43.1 for Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Rugged 14 edges ahead in display and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Rugged 14
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 40
- 214% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 350 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 11% lower weight: 2.04 kg vs 2.3 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 38
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 35% lower thickness: 21.9 mm vs 33.6 mm
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,300 vs 10,022
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | WVA anti-glare (touchscreen) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+214% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation (4GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,408Bottom 14% | 2,600+8%Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,022Bottom 10% | 12,300+23%Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 80 Wh+50% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.04 kg+11% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 33.6 mm | 21.9 mm+35% |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1-2x Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C (Power Delivery, second optional), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RS-232 serial, RJ45 1GbE, microSD, headset combo jack, optional configurable I/O bay | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| Webcam | HD RGB camera | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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