Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
58.1Performance59.2
38.4Display75.1
60Battery78.7
67.5Portability56.9
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 67.1 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) and battery (+19). Dell XPS 16 (2026) 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 portability score: 68 vs 57
- 14% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 17.9 mm
- 12% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 1.98 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 60
- 145% higher charging: 245 W vs 100 W
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 32% | 2,935+1%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 28% | 17,431+3%Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 84 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 100 W | 245 W+145% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+12% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+14% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
Related comparisons
Dell XPS 16 (2026)vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)VSDell XPS 16 (2026)vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)VSDell XPS 16 (2026)vs Alienware x16 R2VSDell XPS 16 (2026)vs MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+VSLenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)vs MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWVSLenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)VSLenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)VSLenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)VS