Dell Pro Rugged 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)
42.1Performancechip39.8
68.1Graphicschip56
49.4Displayspec-based26.5
38Batteryspec-based39.6
42.9Portabilityspec-based87.1
4 spec wins — Dell Pro Rugged 143 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Rugged 14 scores 46.4 against 46.4 for Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Rugged 14 edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Rugged 14
- Stronger graphics score: 68 vs 56
- 175% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)
- 53% lower weight: 0.96 kg vs 2.04 kg
- 46% lower thickness: 18.2 mm vs 33.6 mm
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+5% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | WVA anti-glare (touchscreen) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+175% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation (4GB GDDR6) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,408Bottom 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,022Bottom 9% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 5,249Bottom 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 54.7 Wh+2% |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.04 kg | 0.96 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 33.6 mm | 18.2 mm+46% |
| Material | — | Carbon fiber hybrid top with aluminum bottom, or CFRP top with aluminum or magnesium bottom (varies by configuration) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack; optional nano-SIM slot and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | HD RGB camera | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR camera for Windows Hello (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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