Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
42.4Performance42.1
38.4Display26.5
99.3Battery49.3
51.3Portability73.9
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+50) and display (+12). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) 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 49
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 75% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 57 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 51
- 31% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 18.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | OLED |
| 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 Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | 2,600+8%Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656+11%Top 47% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+75% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.46 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 16.9 mm+10% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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