Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
58.1Performance38.8
38.4Display38.4
60Battery60
67.5Portability75.8
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)2 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) 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 39
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 58% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 10,711
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 68
- 12% lower weight: 1.53 kg vs 1.74 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 15.4 mm
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+15%Top 32% | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+58%Top 28% | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.53 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm | 13.9 mm+10% |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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