Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
44Performance64.7
38.4Display64.4
77.9Battery73.3
93.4Portability32.5
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 60.7 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and performance (+21). Dell XPS 13 (2026) 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 battery score: 78 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 33
- 59% lower weight: 1 kg vs 2.43 kg
- 51% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 26 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 38
- 400% higher charging: 300 W vs 60 W
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,089Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,885Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 80 Wh+54% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 300 W+400% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+59% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+51% | 26 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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