Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024)
Dell's XPS 16 prioritizes ultraportability and all-day productivity with its premium aluminum-carbon fiber construction, weighing just 2.13kg, and delivering up to 13 hours of mixed-use battery life. Its 500-nit display offers excellent color accuracy for creative work, though the 1920x1200 resolution feels dated. Lenovo's Legion Pro 5i 16 targets gamers and power users with a significantly more powerful Intel Core i9-14900HX (24 cores vs. 16), 32GB DDR5 RAM, double the storage at 1TB, and a superior 2560x1600 QHD+ 240Hz display—ideal for gaming and demanding applications. However, it's heavier at 2.49kg and manages only 5 hours gaming battery life. At $300 less, the Legion delivers substantially more raw performance and storage. Choose the XPS 16 for ultraportable creative work; pick the Legion Pro 5i for gaming and computational tasks where performance justifies the extra weight.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | Aluminum lid with plastic base |
| Dimensions | 358.1 x 240.1 x 18.7 mm | 358.0 x 264.9 x 21.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 1 |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 4 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | Up to 5 hours gaming |
| Capacity | 99.5 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.3 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | IPS QHD+ 240Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 1 TB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 24-core (8P+16E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
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Pros & Cons
Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Pros
- Premium CNC aluminum chassis with edge-to-edge keyboard
- Optional 4K OLED touch display available
- Powerful Core Ultra and RTX 4050-4070 GPU options
- Large 99.5 Wh battery
- Three Thunderbolt 4 ports
Cons
- No USB-A, HDMI, or SD card slot
- Capacitive touch function row is divisive
- Invisible haptic trackpad takes adjustment
- Heavy and runs hot under load
- Mediocre battery life with discrete GPU
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4070 with high TGP delivers excellent 1440p gaming
- 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD in base config
- 240Hz QHD+ display with 500-nit brightness
- Excellent thermal performance thanks to Legion Coldfront cooling
- Solid port selection with four USB-A ports
Cons
- Heavy at 2.49 kg — not ideal for daily carry
- Battery life plummets under gaming load
- Design is gamer-focused — not discrete in professional settings
- Loud fans at sustained loads
- Requires large power adapter
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