Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
58.1Performance30.7
38.4Display23.3
60Battery29.3
67.5Portability67.7
8 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)1 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and performance (+27). IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 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 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 29
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+49% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.62 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+14% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader on power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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