Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
44Performance49.2
38.4Display26.5
77.9Battery70.7
93.4Portability70.8
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+23) and display (+12). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 71
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 71
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 35% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.54 kg
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 15% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 52 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 60 Wh+15% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h+18% | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+35% | 1.54 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+27% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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