Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
44Performance38.8
38.4Display38.4
77.9Battery60
93.4Portability75.8
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and portability (+18). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) 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 performance score: 44 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 76
- 35% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.53 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- 35% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 52 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 15.3 ″+14% |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 70 Wh+35% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+35% | 1.53 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+9% | 13.9 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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