Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
39.9Performance43.7
38.4Display39.9
54.1Battery46.7
65.8Portability41.9
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (9440) wins this laptop face-off, 47.3 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+24) and battery (+7). 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 (9440)
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 42
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 43% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 7 h
- 27% lower weight: 1.68 kg vs 2.3 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
- 130% higher charging: 230 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16 ″+10% |
| Panel type | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330 | 2,600+12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+2% | 12,300 |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh+15% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h+43% | 7 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 230 W+130% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.68 kg+27% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+18% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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