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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 excels in portability with its smaller screen size and significantly lighter weight, a better choice for frequent travelers or those who prefer a compact device. Its display offers high color accuracy and brightness, suitable for general media consumption and productivity. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16, while heavier and less portable, features a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, making it ideal for demanding engineering applications, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Both laptops have similar battery life for typical usage, but the Lenovo's much higher refresh rate and hardware ray tracing capabilities could be decisive for gaming and some professional tasks. Both are at a lower midrange price point, with the Dell being somewhat less expensive. If portability and screen quality are primary concerns, you may lean towards the Dell XPS 13; if you need higher performance for more intensive tasks and can handle a bulkier machine, the Lenovo LOQ 16 may be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance partly because it includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which is known for better graphics handling than the integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU in the Dell XPS 13. Additionally, the Lenovo has a higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals which is beneficial for gaming and 3D applications, compared to the Dell's lower refresh rate which may result in less fluid motion during fast-paced scenes.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.9
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Dell XPS 13 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
The Dell XPS 13, with its Intel i7-1250U and integrated Iris Xe graphics, offers moderate performance suitable for less demanding engineering and design tasks; it is lighter with a smaller screen, enhancing its portability. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16, powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, provides more robust performance for intensive engineering and design applications but is heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.2
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
442.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 and Lenovo LOQ 16 both have displays with high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document work, as well as ensuring crisp and vibrant visuals. For engineering and design, they offer wide color gamuts, providing accurate color representation which is essential for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short because they lack high refresh rates, leading to less smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
Excellent
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell XPS 13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$850
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell XPS 13 has a price of $850 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
442.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 with its lightweight design, good battery life, and excellent portability is ideal for general use; it offers a high-quality screen and keyboard, which enhances user experience for everyday tasks. Contrastingly, the Lenovo LOQ 16 provides robust performance with a better GPU and larger screen, though it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable but more suited for performance-intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for content creation.
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
7.5
7.5
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Dell XPS 13 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Dell XPS 13 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 | Lenovo LOQ 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.59 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 10.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1250U | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 442 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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The Verge
Monica Chen | April 2023
"In the past, the XPS 13 was a hands-down contender for the best laptop on the market. But the Apple-silicon MacBook has since barrelled onto the scene, and it wipes the floor with most of the ultraportable Windows laptops that cross my desk on a daily basis. This XPS is no exception. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air, battery life is worse."
Lenovo LOQ 16
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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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