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Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11

Dell XPS 13 (9345)
49.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
49.6Inno Score
47.7Performancespec-basedchip51.3
44.8chipGraphicschip73
38.4Displayspec-based38.3
40Batteryspec-based46.7
84.2Portabilityspec-based46.1
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)3 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (9345) scores 49.5 against 49.6 for Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9345)

  • 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
  • 43% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 2.1 kg
  • 34% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 23.3 mm

Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11

  • Stronger graphics score: 73 vs 45
  • 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 14% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 13.4 ″

Display

Display comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
Screen size13.4 ″15.3 ″+14%
Panel typeIPS (2.8K OLED touch optional)IPS
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz+38%
Peak brightness500 nits+67%300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
GraphicsQualcomm Adreno X1-85Intel Arc B390 (integrated)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8448 (soldered)LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDNVMe SSD (M.2, PCIe 4.0)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
Geekbench 6 (single)2,825Top 49%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)14,393Top 44%—

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
Capacity55 Wh60 Wh+9%
Charging—135 W

Design

Design comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
Weight1.19 kg+43%2.1 kg
Thickness15.3 mm+34%23.3 mm
MaterialCNC aluminumPC-ABS plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
Ports2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery)2x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p + IR5MP with IR and E-shutter
BiometricsFingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition; no fingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9345) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecDell XPS 13 (9345)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
Operating systemWindows 11 (Copilot+ PC)Windows 11 Home

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