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Dell XPS 13 (9350) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

WINNER
Dell XPS 13 (9350)
55.6Inno Score
VS
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
49.3Inno Score
45.6Performance46.1
38.4Display35.1
67.6Battery52
84.5Portability71.9
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

InnoReviews verdict

Dell XPS 13 (9350) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+16) and portability (+13). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 display score: 38 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 68 vs 52
  • Stronger portability score: 85 vs 72
  • 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits

Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
  • 16% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 55 Wh

Display

Display comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 13 (9350)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Screen size13.4 ″14 ″+4%
Panel typeIPS (InfinityEdge)IPS (anti-glare, non-touch)
Resolution1920x12002880x1800
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits+25%400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 13 (9350)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 258VIntel Core Ultra 7 255H
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140VIntel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated)
RAM32 GB+100%16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8533 (on-package)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage512 GB1,024 GB+100%
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 13 (9350)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Geekbench 6 (single)2,730Top 50%2,894+6%Top 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,200Bottom 19%11,979+7%Bottom 26%

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 13 (9350)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Capacity55 Wh64 Wh+16%
Web browsing endurance15 h—
Charging60 W65 W+8%

Design

Design comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 13 (9350)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Weight1.18 kg+16%1.4 kg
Thickness15.3 mm+22%19.7 mm
MaterialCNC aluminumAluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional)

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 13 (9350)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Ports2x Thunderbolt 41x 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-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations)
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p + IR1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations)
BiometricsFingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional)

Software

Software comparison: Dell XPS 13 (9350) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 13 (9350)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11 (Home or Pro)

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