Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
44Performance43.7
38.4Display39.9
79Battery46.7
84.8Portability41.9
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+43) and battery (+32). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 battery score: 79 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 42
- 157% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 7 h
- 48% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- 283% higher charging: 230 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 45% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Top 69% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 80 Wh+45% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h+157% | 7 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 230 W+283% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+48% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 14.8 mm+32% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum and Gorilla Glass | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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