Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
39.9Performance44
38.4Display29.2
54.1Battery64
65.8Portability68.9
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 49.2 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+10) and performance (+4). 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 29
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 69 vs 66
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 10% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 36% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 73 Wh+5% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.68 kg | 1.64 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 16.6 mm+8% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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