Dell XPS 13 (9350) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
45.6Performance54.1
38.4Display39.9
67.6Battery73.3
84.5Portability35.7
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (9350) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+49). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 (9350)
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 50% lower weight: 1.18 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 46
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 68
- 283% higher charging: 230 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 54% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 11,200
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,649
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS (InfinityEdge) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | 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 (9350) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,730Bottom 45% | 2,856+5%Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,200Bottom 11% | 17,201+54%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 80 Wh+45% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 230 W+283% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.18 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 (9350) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 | 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 (9350) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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