Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
58.1Performance47.5
72.8chipGraphicschip55.3
38.4Displayspec-based41.6
60Batteryspec-based78.7
67.5Portabilityspec-based75.1
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 (2026) scores 57.6 against 57.5 for Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 16 (2026) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 48
- Stronger graphics score: 73 vs 55
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 12,578
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,903 vs 2,540
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 20% higher capacity: 84 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 16% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 1.74 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+14%Top 32% | 2,540Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+35%Top 25% | 12,578Bottom 40% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 84 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 100 W | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.46 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+4% | 16 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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