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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is more expensive but offers better general use performance, a higher quality keyboard, and lighter weight for superior portability. It has a smaller OLED touchscreen with a higher resolution, which makes for vibrant colors and high contrast but at a cost of a higher price and potentially shorter battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro comes at a lower price with a larger IPS screen that has a lower resolution and isn't a touchscreen. It includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which gives it an advantage for specific 3D and machine learning tasks, gaming, and engineering software over the XPS 13 Plus’s integrated graphics. The IdeaPad also has a significantly longer battery life and comes with a numeric keypad, but it's heavier and less portable. Choose the Dell for better screen quality and portability in general use; opt for the Lenovo if you need better performance for graphics-intensive tasks at a lower price point and value battery life over portability. 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in general use due to its high-quality OLED screen, more RAM, and lighter weight, enhancing both portability and performance, though its battery capacity is lower than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's. The IdeaPad 5 Pro, while still good for general use, offers a larger screen and dedicated graphics, which could support better multimedia and light gaming use, however, it is heavier and might not match the XPS 13 Plus in portability and screen color quality.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out for engineering and design use with its superior RAM capacity and integrated CPU-GPU that deliver strong performance and handle heavy tasks smoothly, along with an OLED screen offering exceptional color accuracy and brightness. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, though also good for engineering and design, offers a dedicated Nvidia graphics card beneficial for certain GPU-intensive applications, but it has half the RAM and an IPS display with lower color accuracy, which may impact performance and visual fidelity in some scenarios.
Content Creation
8.3
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
8.3
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
8.4
7.8
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Dell XPS 13 Plus shines with its high resolution and brightness, which offers clear and vivid images, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a decent display but not as sharp or luminous. For engineering and design, the XPS 13 Plus delivers a wider range of accurate colors essential for precise work, surpassing the IdeaPad 5 Pro which has adequate but not exceptional color representation. On the other hand, both struggle in Gaming and 3D tasks due to their low refresh rates, although their resolutions and panel types are suitable to an extent, they do not offer the smooth visuals that fast-paced or intensive graphical tasks demand.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$1,025
$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 5 Pro costs $1,025.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus boasts better performance for gaming and 3D due to its integrated graphics found in its Intel i7 processor, which, while not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs, still outperforms many other integrated options, and it benefits from an OLED screen offering superior color and contrast, albeit at a standard refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,025 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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 | 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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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 5 Pro
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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