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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is a more portable and lightweight choice, ideal for general use with a high-resolution touchscreen. It's more expensive and may not perform as well in intensive gaming or engineering software compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16", which offers better graphics performance and a larger screen, better suited for gaming and engineering tasks. The Legion also has a longer battery life and typically comes at a lower price, but it's heavier, making it less convenient to carry around. Choose the Dell for portability and everyday tasks or the Lenovo for more demanding applications and longer use without charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
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
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" excels in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which is superior to the integrated GPU found in the Dell XPS 13 Plus. Additionally, the Lenovo's screen offers a much higher refresh rate, which leads to smoother visuals in fast-paced games compared to the Dell's lower refresh rate display.
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
502.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Dell XPS 13 Plus with its high-resolution, bright display offers crisp and vibrant visuals, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 also delivers strong performance in clarity and luminance, making both suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. Designers and engineers may prefer the Dell XPS as it boasts a wider color range covering diverse color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for professional work although the Lenovo also fares well in this aspect. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, meaning motion won't be as smooth as with displays designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 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
Good
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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 Legion Slim 7 16" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$1,344
$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 Slim 7 16" costs $1,344.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.2
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is appreciated for general use because of its powerful Intel CPU, high RAM, high-quality OLED screen, and lightweight design improving portability, but it has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" offers a robust AMD processor with ample RAM, a larger screen with good resolution, and a significantly longer battery life, making it less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out in engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen and powerful CPU with ample RAM for complex tasks, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" shines with a formidable GPU suitable for demanding graphics work and a screen with a high refresh rate, though it has less RAM. Despite the Dell's compact and more portable form, the Lenovo offers a larger screen which may affect portability but can enhance productivity for design-oriented applications.
Content Creation
8.3
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,344 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 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 | 502 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 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 | 3 | |
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 | 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 Legion Slim 7 16"
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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