Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
58.6Performance43.7
38.4Display39.9
60Battery46.7
78.6Portability41.9
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+37) and performance (+15). 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 14 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 42
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- 130% higher charging: 230 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 14% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,050
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh+14% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 230 W+130% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+40% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm+31% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 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 | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello facial recognition | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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