Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
58.6Performance42.1
38.4Display26.5
60Battery49.3
78.6Portability73.9
10 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)0 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and display (+12). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (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 14 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 74
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,050
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,927+13%Top 45% | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,121+39%Top 36% | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+23% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+5% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm+10% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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