Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
44Performance47.5
38.4Display41.6
77.9Battery78.7
93.4Portability75.1
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)6 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (2026) scores 58.9 against 57.9 for Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 13 (2026) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 75
- 32% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.46 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 16 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher charging: 100 W vs 60 W
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LCD | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 84 Wh+62% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 100 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+32% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+21% | 16 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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