Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
47.7Performance46.1
38.4Display35.1
40Battery52
84.2Portability71.9
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (9345) scores 50.2 against 49.3 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 13 (9345) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9345)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 35
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 72
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 22% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 19.7 mm
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,393 vs 11,979
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 40
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 16% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 55 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,825Top 42% | 2,894+2%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,393+20%Top 41% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 64 Wh+16% |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+15% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+22% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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