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Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

Dell XPS 14 (9440)
47.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
49.3Inno Score
39.9Performance46.1
38.4Display35.1
54.1Battery52
65.8Portability71.9
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

InnoReviews verdict

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+6) and portability (+6). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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 display score: 38 vs 35
  • 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
  • 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits

Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

  • Stronger performance score: 46 vs 40
  • Stronger portability score: 72 vs 66
  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
  • 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,894 vs 2,330
  • 17% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.68 kg

Display

Display comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 14 (9440)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Screen size14.5 ″+4%14 ″
Panel typeIPS (3.2K OLED optional)IPS (anti-glare, non-touch)
Resolution1920x12002880x1800
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits+25%400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 14 (9440)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core Ultra 7 255H
GraphicsIntel Arc (RTX 4050 optional)Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-6400DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage512 GB1,024 GB+100%
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 14 (9440)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Geekbench 6 (single)2,330Bottom 10%2,894+24%Top 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,600+5%Bottom 36%11,979Bottom 26%

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 14 (9440)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Capacity70 Wh+9%64 Wh
Web browsing endurance10 h—
Charging100 W+54%65 W

Design

Design comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 14 (9440)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Weight1.68 kg1.4 kg+17%
Thickness18 mm+9%19.7 mm
MaterialCNC aluminumAluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional)

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 14 (9440)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Ports3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations)
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p + IR1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations)
BiometricsFingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional)

Software

Software comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell XPS 14 (9440)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11 (Home or Pro)

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