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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use and portability, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is excellent due to its smaller size and longer battery life, catering well to those who need to work on the go. However, for more intensive tasks like 3D rendering and engineering software, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro stands out with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, though it is heavier and has a shorter battery life. The XPS 13 Plus offers a sharper and more vibrant OLED touch display which is ideal for those who prioritize screen quality, while the Legion 7i Pro has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, beneficial for gaming. Both have ample storage and memory, but the Legion provides extra capacity which can be crucial for heavy multitaskers or professional use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
9.1
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus, with its integrated graphics, is adapted for light gaming, whereas the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, equipped with a high-end Nvidia GPU, is optimized for intensive gaming and 3D tasks, delivering superior visual performance and smoother gameplay due to its much higher screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.2
9.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is considered excellent for engineering and design due to its top-tier CPU and GPU, vast storage, and a fast-refreshing, large screen, providing robust performance and a smooth visual experience. The Dell XPS 13 Plus, while offering a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, is more portable with a lighter build, but it compromises on the sheer performance capabilities and screen size that the Legion 7i Pro delivers.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.7
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
For general use, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a bright, high-resolution display that makes text and images sharp and vibrant, suitable for everyday activities like browsing and watching videos. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the excellent color accuracy and wide color gamuts of the XPS 13 Plus, which ensure that designs and images are rendered with precise colors. However, gamers and 3D artists might find the lower refresh rate limiting, as it may not provide as smooth visuals when rendering fast-moving scenes or working with real-time graphics.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 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
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,849
$2,000
$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 Legion Pro 7i costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.4
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a superb balance for general use with its high-resolution OLED touchscreen and an efficient CPU, which contribute to an excellent portability score due to a lighter weight and decent battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, while offering more storage and a powerful CPU suitable for more demanding tasks, is less portable due to its larger screen and heavier build, but it compensates with great screen quality and longer battery life despite its gaming orientation.
Content Creation
8.3
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very 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
8.3
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i are both very 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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 XPS 13 Plus and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 99.9 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 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 | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 Legion Pro 7i
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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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