Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
42.4Performance49.2
38.4Display26.5
99.3Battery70.7
51.3Portability70.8
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and display (+12). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) 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 (9640)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 71
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 66% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 60 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 51
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 28% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 2.13 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656Top 47% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+66% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.54 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 17.4 mm+7% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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