Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
58.1Performance44
38.4Display23.3
60Battery33.3
67.5Portability67.3
8 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 40.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+15). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 33
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+40% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.59 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+19% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (PD 45-65W, DP 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, round-tip power connector |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | HD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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