Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
47.7Performance47.5
38.4Display41.6
40Battery78.7
84.2Portability75.1
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+39) and display (+3). Dell XPS 13 (9345) 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 (9345)
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 75
- 18% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 1.46 kg
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,393 vs 12,578
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,825 vs 2,540
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 40
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 53% higher capacity: 84 Wh vs 55 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | 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 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,825+11%Top 42% | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,393+14%Top 41% | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 84 Wh+53% |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+18% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+4% | 16 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) | 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 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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