Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
47.7Performance54.1
38.4Display39.9
40Battery73.3
84.2Portability35.7
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (9345) scores 50.2 against 51.5 for Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9345)
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 36
- 50% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 39% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 25.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 40
- 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
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | 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 (9345) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,825Top 42% | 2,856+1%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,393Top 41% | 17,201+20%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 80 Wh+45% |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+50% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+39% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
Related comparisons
Dell XPS 13 (9345)vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607VSDell XPS 13 (9345)vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)VSDell XPS 13 (9345)vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)VSDell XPS 13 (9345)vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 UltraVSLenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)vs Alienware m16 R2VSLenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14VSLenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)vs ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)VSLenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)vs HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14VS