Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
47.7Performance42.1
38.4Display26.5
40Battery49.3
84.2Portability73.9
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (9345) wins this laptop face-off, 50.2 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and portability (+10). 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 (9345)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 74
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 40
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | 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 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,825+9%Top 42% | 2,600Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,393+17%Top 41% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 57 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+18% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+9% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) | 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 + IR | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 |
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