Dell XPS 13 (9350) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
45.6Performance43.7
38.4Display39.9
67.6Battery46.7
84.5Portability41.9
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (9350) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+43) and battery (+21). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 (9350)
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 42
- 114% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 7 h
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 49% lower weight: 1.18 kg vs 2.3 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- 283% higher charging: 230 W vs 60 W
- 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
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.4 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,649
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS (InfinityEdge) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,730+5% | 2,600 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,200 | 12,300+10% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 80 Wh+45% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h+114% | 7 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 230 W+283% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.18 kg+49% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+30% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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