Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
57.3Performancechip56.9
54.7Display58
98.7Battery84
55.8Portability71.3
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition scores 65.5 against 65.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 84
- 30% higher charging: 130 W vs 100 W
- 13% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 88 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 55
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 56
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 26% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.02 kg
- 10% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 1,000 nits
- Lower launch price: $2,899 vs $3,800
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED (touchscreen) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3200x2000 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,100 nits+10% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX (5120-core) | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9400 (unified memory) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh+13% | 88 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W+30% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.02 kg | 1.5 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 17.8 mm+1% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1b, SDXC v7.1 card reader, universal audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP 4K HDR with IR | 10MP IR camera with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Arm) | Windows 11 |
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