Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11)
42.4Performance48.4
77.2Graphics87.6
38.4Displayspec-based61.1
99.3Batteryspec-based53.9
51.3Portabilityspec-based55.6
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)8 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 (9640) scores 58.4 against 58.5 for Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- 24% higher capacity: 99.5 Wh vs 80 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,899 vs $2,960
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 42
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 77
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 88% higher charging: 245 W vs 130 W
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+7% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, up to 115W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242 PCIe 5.0 slot + M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 16% | 2,762+14%Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656Top 49% | 14,233+4%Top 44% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 8,204Bottom 7% | 13,644+66%Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.5 Wh+24% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8.9 h |
| Charging | 130 W | 245 W+88% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.93 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm+6% | 20 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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