Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
58.6Performance33
38.4Display26.5
60Battery36.7
78.6Portability75.2
9 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)0 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and battery (+23). Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) 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 33
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 37
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 75
- 102% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,121 vs 8,460
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,927+27%Top 30% | 2,306Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,121+102%Top 26% | 8,460Bottom 5% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+33% | 53 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 1.38 kg |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm+14% | 17.7 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (aluminum lid on grey models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 5MP with privacy shutter (5MP + IR optional) |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint reader (standard on grey, optional on black), optional IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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