Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
Dell XPS 13 2026 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10 (2 tied) — including overall score (5.7/10 vs 4.1/10).
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: which one should you buy?
Choose the Dell XPS 13 2026 if you care most about overall score (5.7/10 vs 4.1/10), performance score (5.6/10 vs 3.2/10) and portability score (10/10 vs 8.8/10).
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Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Dell XPS 13 2026
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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.7/10 | 4.1/10 |
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: Build & Design
| Spec |
Dell XPS 13 2026
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Weight | 1 kg | 1.29 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm | 17.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Silver, Gray | Gray, Blue |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Island |
| Key travel | 0.8 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 296.9 x 200.66 x 12.7 mm | 314.4 x 222.1 x 16.9-17.9 mm 12.38 x 8.74 x 0.67-0.7 inches |
| Footprint | 596 cm2 (92.4 inches2) | 698 cm2 (108.2 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 11.8 x 6.8 cm | 12.0 x 7.5 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Plastic |
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Dell XPS 13 2026
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 5.6/10 | 3.2/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 566 | 214 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 113 | 59 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 7705 | 2914 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2460 | 1222 |
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: CPU
| Spec |
Dell XPS 13 2026
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 6 | 4 |
| CPU | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Processor N150 |
| CPU cores | 6 (2P + 4E) | 4 (0P + 4E) |
| CPU base frequency | 1.5 GHz | 0 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 4.6 GHz | — |
| CPU L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 2 nm | 10 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Processor N150 Intel Processor N250 Intel Core 3 N355 Intel Core i5 13420H Intel Core i7 13620H Intel Core 5 210H Intel Core 7 240H AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: GPU
| Spec |
Dell XPS 13 2026
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 1.3 TFLOPS | 0.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2-Core) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2-Core) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 2500 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 25 W | 15 W |
| GPU configurations available | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2-Core) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: Memory
| Spec |
Dell XPS 13 2026
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| RAM clock speed | 7467 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | 2 |
| RAM channels | 1x8 GB | 1x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB | 8GB|16GB|24GB |
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: Storage
| Spec |
Dell XPS 13 2026
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | NVMe |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: Display
| Spec |
Dell XPS 13 2026
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 6.7/10 | 2.6/10 |
| Display size | 13.4 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 250 nits |
| Pixel density | 225 ppi | 157 ppi |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | TN LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Contrast ratio | 1600:1 | — |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 35 ms | — |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~87.4% | ~77.4% |
| Side bezels | 4.1 mm | 2.3 mm |
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: Battery
| Spec |
Dell XPS 13 2026
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Battery capacity | 52 Wh | 47 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | 11.7 V | — |
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Dell XPS 13 2026
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.9/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| USB-A ports | No | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 1x USB 3.2 |
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: Audio
| Spec |
Dell XPS 13 2026
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | CirrusLogic CS42L43 | — |
| Speaker power | 2x2W, 2x3W | 2x2W |
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: OS & Software
| Spec |
Dell XPS 13 2026
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Dell XPS 13 2026
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Dell XPS 13 2026
- Overall score: 5.7/10 (vs 4.1/10)
- Performance score: 5.6/10 (vs 3.2/10)
- Portability score: 10/10 (vs 8.8/10)
- Display score: 6.7/10 (vs 2.6/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.9/10 (vs 6.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 566 (vs 214)
- Cinebench (single-core): 113 (vs 59)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 7705 (vs 2914)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2460 (vs 1222)
- CPU threads: 6 (vs 4)
- GPU compute: 1.3 TFLOPS (vs 0.4 TFLOPS)
- Storage: 256 GB (vs 128 GB)
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 250 nits)
- Pixel density: 225 ppi (vs 157 ppi)
- Touchscreen
- Battery capacity: 52 Wh (vs 47 Wh)
- Weight: 1 kg (vs 1.29 kg)
- Thickness: 12.7 mm (vs 17.9 mm)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10
- Display size: 14 in (vs 13.4 in)
- HDMI port
- SD card reader
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Dell XPS 13 2026 or the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10?
Dell XPS 13 2026 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10 (2 tied) — including overall score (5.7/10 vs 4.1/10).
Which is cheaper, the Dell XPS 13 2026 or the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10?
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10 costs around $619, $80 less than the Dell XPS 13 2026 at around $699.
What are the main differences between the Dell XPS 13 2026 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 Gen 10?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (5.7/10 on the Dell XPS 13 2026 vs 4.1/10); performance score (5.6/10 on the Dell XPS 13 2026 vs 3.2/10); portability score (10/10 on the Dell XPS 13 2026 vs 8.8/10).