Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
44Performance42.1
38.4Display26.5
79Battery49.3
84.8Portability73.9
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and display (+12). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) 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: 79 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 74
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 80% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 10 h
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Top 69% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 57 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h+80% | 10 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+18% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 14.8 mm+12% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum and Gorilla Glass | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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