Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
58.6Performance64.7
38.4Display64.4
60Battery73.3
78.6Portability32.5
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)8 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 60.7 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+13). Dell XPS 14 (2026) 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 portability score: 79 vs 33
- 43% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 2.43 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 15.2 mm vs 26 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 59
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 60
- 200% higher charging: 300 W vs 100 W
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,050
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,927Top 45% | 3,089+6%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,121Top 36% | 19,885+16%Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh+14% |
| Charging | 100 W | 300 W+200% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+43% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm+41% | 26 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello facial recognition | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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