Dell XPS Googlebook vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
44Performance54.1
38.4Display39.9
—Battery73.3
93.7Portability35.7
3 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS Googlebook wins this laptop face-off, 53.7 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+58). 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 Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 36
- 58% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 44
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 23% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | — | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,856Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,201Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 80 Wh |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+58% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+50% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Machined aluminum | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) | 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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