Dell XPS 13 Plus (2024) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
The Verdict
Dell's XPS 13 Plus delivers cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 7 processing with a brighter 500-nit display and sleeker design, but suffers from severely limited connectivity with zero USB-C ports, making real-world usability awkward. Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 counters with a superior 2880x1800 OLED display, 90Hz refresh rate, full-featured ports including two USB-C connections and HDMI, plus longer battery life up to 14 hours. While the Dell offers newer silicon and tighter aesthetics, the Lenovo provides significantly better value at $300 less with more versatile I/O, a larger screen, and more vibrant OLED visuals. For professionals needing actual connectivity and display quality, Lenovo's practicality wins decisively.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Dell XPS 13 Plus (2024) if…
- →Remarkably thin and light at 1.24 kg
- →Striking futuristic design with zero-lattice keyboard
- →Strong Intel Core Ultra performance
Buy the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" if…
- →2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- →i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- →Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Dell XPS 13 Plus (2024)
Pros
- Remarkably thin and light at 1.24 kg
- Striking futuristic design with zero-lattice keyboard
- Strong Intel Core Ultra performance
- Excellent build quality with premium aluminum finish
- Optional 4K OLED upgrade available
Cons
- Only two Thunderbolt ports — no USB-A, HDMI, or SD card
- Capacitive function row lacks tactile feedback
- Soldered RAM and SSD cannot be upgraded
- Battery life is merely average for an ultrabook
- Haptic touchpad has invisible borders
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
Pros
- 2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
- Good port selection with USB-A and HDMI
- Premium aluminum build quality
Cons
- OLED option cuts battery life to around 9 hours
- No Thunderbolt 4 — USB-C ports are USB 3.2
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded
- Speakers are average for the price class
- 90Hz instead of 120Hz on the OLED panel
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 Plus (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.37 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
| Dimensions | 295.3 x 199.0 x 15.3 mm | 312.2 x 221.4 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 0 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 0 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours mixed use | Up to 14 hours (IPS) / 9 hours (OLED) |
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.4 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 14-core (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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