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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is priced higher, offering a compact design, slightly better build and general use performance, and superior screen quality with an OLED display, making it well-suited for tasks that require a high-resolution, color-accurate display. However, it has less storage capacity and its suitability for gaming or 3D work is limited due to its integrated graphics. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a more affordable price, more storage, better battery life, and a dedicated graphics card, making it more apt for gaming and 3D tasks despite its lower screen refresh rate and lower general performance scores. It is also slightly heavier, which may affect portability. Both laptops have good keyboards and touchscreens, but if portability, supreme screen quality, and a higher build quality are your priority, choose the Dell. If you prioritize gaming, 3D work, and value for money, the Lenovo might be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in engineering and design due to its high-quality OLED screen and powerful Intel i7 CPU with integrated graphics, which is complemented by ample RAM, making it ideal for demanding tasks despite its limited GPU. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while also suitable for engineering and design with a solid Ryzen CPU and dedicated RTX 3050 GPU, offers more storage and a larger, high-refresh-rate IPS screen, but with less RAM and a display that may not match the Dell's in color accuracy and contrast.
Software Development
8.3
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4
13.4in
SIZE
14.5in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, the display on the Dell stands out due to its superior resolution and brightness, making text crisper and colors more vivid. For engineering and design, the Dell's screen excels again with a wider color range, covering more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, which is crucial for accurate color work. However, both laptops may fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as they lack high refresh rates that ensure smoother motion and more responsive gameplay.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.5in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$1,200
$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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.0
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a high-quality OLED display with superior color coverage and brightness, making it ideal for those who value screen quality, coupled with a lightweight design for better portability and sufficient battery life for everyday needs, However, its premium specs like a powerful CPU and ample RAM support intensive multitasking. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 packs a punch with a dedicated graphics card, larger battery capacity and more storage, features that cater well to users with requirements for more demanding applications and prolonged usage, despite being slightly heavier and having a slightly lower screen quality.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Slim Pro 7 14 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.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
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 Slim Pro 7 14
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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