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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, or gaming, the Lenovo Legion 9i stands out, especially with its dedicated graphics card. However, it's bulkier and has a much heavier design, which affects portability. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is more suitable for general use and is more portable with longer battery life, but it might not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the Legion 9i due to its integrated graphics. The Dell is often less expensive, so if budget and portability are primary concerns, it may be the more appropriate choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Best in class overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
9.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outshines the Dell XPS 13 Plus in gaming and 3D tasks largely due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165, essential for smoother visuals and rendering fast-paced action, compared to the XPS 13 Plus's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and 60 refresh rate. While the XPS 13 Plus offers an excellent OLED screen with high color accuracy, the Legion 9i's combination of a Mini LED display and top-tier graphics hardware ensures an exceptional gaming and 3D content creation experience.
Engineering and Design
8.2
9.6
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 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outperforms the Dell XPS 13 Plus in engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU, offering a higher-performing processor and a dedicated graphics card, which are very important for such tasks. While the Dell XPS 13 Plus is adequate with its capable processor and integrated graphics, the Legion's advanced hardware along with a larger screen provides a more optimal experience despite potentially being less portable and noisier under load.
Screen Quality
8.4
9.7
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a vibrant display with high resolution and notable brightness, making it pleasant for everyday tasks like browsing and streaming, while the Lenovo Legion 9i edges ahead with a display that likely offers these features at even higher clarity or brightness. When it comes to engineering and design, both screens have high resolution, but the Legion 9i may provide wider color gamuts, crucial for accuracy in color-intensive tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which limits the smoothness of movement and responsiveness critical in these areas.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,849
$3,420
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.4
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in portability and has a high-quality OLED screen, making it great for general use with a strong CPU and ample RAM in a compact design, boasting very good battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i, while heavier and with less battery life, offers a more powerful CPU, better heat management, and a larger, high-quality, Mini LED screen suitable for a broader range of intensive tasks, backed by considerable RAM and top-tier GPU performance.
Content Creation
8.3
8.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Dell XPS 13 Plus 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 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 XPS 13 Plus and the Lenovo Legion 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Lenovo Legion 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $3,420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 5.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i9-13980HX | |
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 | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 682 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
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 9i
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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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