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Updated January 10, 2024·

For intensive engineering, 3D rendering, or gaming, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i stands out with its higher-performing processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics card. Despite being more expensive, it offers better overall performance in these demanding tasks. The trade-off is that it's heavier and slightly less portable than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, as well as having a slightly shorter battery life. The Dell, on the other hand, is more affordable, lighter, and offers better portability, making it a sensible choice for general use and business tasks. Both have high-quality displays and comparable storage and memory. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
  • Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good speakers

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.6
Inspiron 14 Plus
Legion Slim 5i
8.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.8
Inspiron 14 Plus
Legion Slim 5i
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.

Screen Quality

7.0
Inspiron 14 Plus
Legion Slim 5i
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.

Portability

Very Good
Inspiron 14 Plus
Legion Slim 5i
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$808
Inspiron 14 Plus
Legion Slim 5i
$1,630
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $808 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,630.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
Inspiron 14 Plus
Legion Slim 5i
7.9
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.9
Inspiron 14 Plus
Legion Slim 5i
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.

Software Development

7.7
Inspiron 14 Plus
Legion Slim 5i
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus are both good for software development.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Inspiron 14 Plus
Legion Slim 5i
7.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Inspiron 14 Plus
Legion Slim 5i
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i both have good build quality.

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How the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 14 PlusLenovo Legion Slim 5i
Dell Inspiron 14 PlusLenovo Legion Slim 5i

GENERAL

Price
$808
$1,630
Release Date
July 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7''14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99''
Weight
3.7 lbs5.29 lbs
Width
12.36"14.16"
Depth
8.96"10.25"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel i7-13700H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
12
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
64 Wh80 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2240 x 14002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
326 nits343 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.1/106.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/107/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus

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Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."

Lenovo Legion Slim 5i

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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."

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About Dell

Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

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