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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" comes down to your needs and budget. If high performance, premium build, and a high-resolution OLED display are important, and you're willing to invest more, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is a superior choice. It’s better suited for intensive tasks such as professional design, editing, programming, or gaming. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is much more affordable, provides basic computing needs with lower performance suitable for casual use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption; however, its screen is lower resolution, and it's not designed for demanding software or multitasking. The Dell is also more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
6.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high screen quality, which contribute to its excellent performance for general use, also featuring good portability and longevity with battery life. On the contrary, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a basic CPU, minimal RAM, and a lower-quality screen, making it less suitable for demanding tasks, despite its quite good battery life and portability.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
5.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is ideal for engineering and design due to its stronger processor, more RAM, higher-quality GPU, and superior screen, enabling resource-demanding software and precision work. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", with a modest processor, less RAM, a basic GPU, and a lower-quality display, struggles with such tasks despite being more portable and less noisy.
Content Creation
8.3
6.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
8.3
6.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
8.4
5.3
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus boasts a high-resolution display with substantial brightness and color accuracy, providing a sharp and vibrant viewing experience for general use and design tasks, but its standard refresh rate holds it back for high-end gaming, which typically demands faster screen updates. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", on the other hand, with its lower resolution and brightness, underperforms for general activities and lacks the color gamut and clarity needed for professional engineering and design work; moreover, its modest panel fails to impress in gaming, where visuals are less fluid compared to those offered by displays with higher refresh rates. Overall, the Dell is well-suited for productivity and creative endeavors, while the Lenovo, although more budget-friendly, presents notable compromises in display performance across various applications.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $150.
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Battery
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 12.9'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 12.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 32 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 239 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
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Tom Brant | August 2021
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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