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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Precision 5470 is designed to be more portable with a lighter weight, which makes it suitable for professionals on the go who may value the ease of carrying their laptop around. It's also set at an upper midrange price point and offers sufficient performance for general use and some engineering tasks. However, if you require a laptop for more intensive 3D rendering, machine learning, or other engineering applications, and don't mind a heavier device, the Lenovo Legion 9i, despite being more expensive, brings a higher-end processor, a more powerful GPU, and enhanced screen features that will deliver superior performance and visuals for demanding tasks, including gaming. Keep in mind that the Legion 9i has a shorter battery life due to its more power-intensive components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i surpasses the Dell Precision 5470 in general use primarily due to its superior CPU and RAM, which contribute to faster performance and smoother multitasking, and its high-quality Mini LED screen that offers better color accuracy and brightness. However, the Legion 9i is less portable due to its heavier weight and larger size, and it has a shorter battery life, making the Dell Precision 5470 a more travel-friendly option with longer unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
6.7
9.2
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.
The Dell Precision 5470, while offering solid CPU performance and quality display, may fall behind the Lenovo Legion 9i in gaming and 3D tasks due to the latter's superior graphics card and faster screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth, immersive gameplay and rendering. The Legion 9i's edge in these very important aspects tends to provide a better overall experience for demanding visual applications, despite both laptops having competent processors and displays.
Engineering and Design
7.8
9.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i is considered excellent for engineering and design due to its higher RAM capacity, more powerful Intel i9 processor, and superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering and simulations. While the Dell Precision 5470 is good in these areas, with substantial performance from its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, the Legion 9i's Mini LED screen also provides better screen quality with higher brightness and resolution, important for detailed design work, albeit with a tradeoff in portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
7.8
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for content creation, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.3
9.7
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the Lenovo Legion 9i offers a high-resolution display that's bright and uses a panel type providing rich colors, making it ideal for everyday tasks and media consumption. If you're focused on engineering and design, the Dell Precision 5470's screen, while also having a good resolution and brightness, offers a wide color gamut ensuring accurate colors needed for detailed design work, although the Lenovo Legion 9i excels even more in color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, both the Dell and Lenovo laptops may not meet expectations as their refresh rates are lower than what's typically ideal for these activities.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,669
$3,420
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell Precision 5470 and Lenovo Legion 9i both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the Lenovo Legion 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Precision 5470 | Lenovo Legion 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,669 | $3,420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.26 lbs | 5.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 10.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 682 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell Precision 5470
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Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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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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