Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
58.1Performance49.2
38.4Display26.5
60Battery70.7
67.5Portability70.8
8 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and performance (+9). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) 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 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 68
- 11% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 1.74 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+17% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.54 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+11% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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