Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
58.1Performance51.2
38.4Display67.7
60Battery78.7
67.5Portability54.3
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)4 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 wins this laptop face-off, 61.9 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) 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 performance score: 58 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 54
- 16% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 18.3 mm
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 14,697
- 15% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.05 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 60
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 70% higher charging: 170 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | Mini-LED (touch, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,200 nits+140% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+13%Top 32% | 2,566Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+15%Top 28% | 14,697Top 37% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 84 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 100 W | 170 W+70% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+15% | 2.05 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+16% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum (anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 20Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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