Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
42.4Performance54.1
38.4Display39.9
99.3Battery73.3
51.3Portability35.7
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and portability (+16). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 battery score: 99 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 36
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 26% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 24% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 80 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 42
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 77% higher charging: 230 W vs 130 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 13,656
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+2% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | 2,856+18%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656Top 47% | 17,201+26%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+24% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W | 230 W+77% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg+10% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm+26% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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