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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 vs Dell XPS 14 (2024)

They split the 6 rankable specs evenly, so cost decides it: Dell XPS 14 (2024) costs $100 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16
$1,7993 spec wins
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Dell XPS 14 (2024)
$1,6993 spec wins
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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your laptop.

Your devices

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Straight answer

Overall: 3 to 3

Tied overall. Dell XPS 14 is cheaper.

  • The 6 rankable overall specs split 3 to 3.
  • Saves $100 at list price.

Check first: the Dell XPS 14 has no HDMI port.

3 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 166 rankable of 29 specsDell XPS 14 3

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

  • row

    The memory you buy today is the memory you keep.

    Trips:Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 · No (soldered)Trips:Dell XPS 14 · No (soldered)
  • row

    Projectors and meeting-room TVs need a dongle.

    Clear:Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 · HDMI 2.1Trips:Dell XPS 14 · No (via included USB-C to HDMI adapter)
  • row

    Heavy in a backpack on a daily commute.

    Trips:Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 · 4.9 lbClear:Dell XPS 14 · 3.70 lb

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

4 of 4 differ

Panel≠

Lenovo

3.2K PureSight Pro Mini-LED Touch

Dell

3.2K OLED InfinityEdge touch (or FHD+ IPS)

Processor≠

Lenovo

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H

Dell

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores: 6P + 8E + 2 Low Power E, Intel AI Boost)

Memory≠

Lenovo

32GB LPDDR5x

Dell

32 GB LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s)

Claimed battery life

Lenovo

~6–8 hours mixed use

Dell

Up to 12 hours (IPS) / ~8-9 hours (OLED)

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16

Upfront list price$1,799
3-Year Estimated Total$1,799

Dell XPS 14

Upfront list price$1,699
Essential add-ons (USB-A / HDMI adapter dongle)+$30
3-Year Estimated Total$1,729

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Lenovo: What to watch for

  • Maintenance

    Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.

    Regular cleaning, firmware updates, and standard care are recommended to preserve longevity.

Dell: What to watch for

  • Maintenance

    Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.

    Regular cleaning, firmware updates, and standard care are recommended to preserve longevity.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16$1,7993 wins
Dell XPS 14$1,6993 wins

Display

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Display specifications. Middle column is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16, right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Size16.0 inches (wins this row: higher)14.5 inches
Panel3.2K PureSight Pro Mini-LED Touch3.2K OLED InfinityEdge touch (or FHD+ IPS)
Resolution3200 × 20003200 × 2000 (3.2K)
Refresh rate165 Hz (wins this row: higher)120 Hz (variable VRR)
BrightnessNot on the official sheet1,200 nits peak HDR / 600 nits SDR (wins this row: higher)400 nits OLED / 500 nits IPS
Color100% DCI-P3, 100% Adobe RGB100% DCI-P3
TouchscreenYesYes (on OLED configuration)

Performance

5 differences
Performance specifications. Middle column is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16, right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 185HIntel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores: 6P + 8E + 2 Low Power E, Intel AI Boost)
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB GDDR6)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (30W TGP)
Memory32GB LPDDR5x32 GB LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s)
RAM upgradableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage1TB SSD1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Storage upgradableYes (2× M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots)Yes (1× M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 slot)

Build & input

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Build & input specifications. Middle column is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16, right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Weight4.9 lb (2.23 kg)3.70 lb (1.68 kg) (wins this row: lower)
Thickness18.2 mm18.0 mm (0.71 inches) (wins this row: lower)
MaterialsCNC aluminum chassisCNC machined aluminum and Gorilla Glass 3
KeyboardBacklit Yoga keyboard with 1.5mm travelZero-lattice backlit keyboard with capacitive touch function row
TrackpadLarge glass precision trackpadSeamless glass haptic precision touchpad
Webcam5MP IR webcam with privacy e-shutter1080p FHD RGB-IR camera with Windows Hello
Speakers6-speaker sound system with Dolby AtmosQuad-speaker design (2W woofer + 2W tweeter, 8W total with Waves MaxxAudio)

Ports

5 differences
Ports specifications. Middle column is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16, right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Thunderbolt / USB-C1× Thunderbolt 4 + 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen 23× Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) with DisplayPort and Power Delivery
HDMIHDMI 2.1No (via included USB-C to HDMI adapter)
SD cardFull-size SD card slot1× MicroSD v6.0 card slot
MagSafeNoNo
Headphone jackYes (3.5 mm)Yes (3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo)
Charger170W Slim Tip60W / 100W Type-C AC Adapter

Battery

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Battery specifications. Middle column is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16, right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Claimed battery lifeNot on the official sheet~6–8 hours mixed useUp to 12 hours (IPS) / ~8-9 hours (OLED) (wins this row: higher)

Software

2 differences
Software specifications. Middle column is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16, right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11 Home
RepairabilityMedium (Dual SSD slots upgradable; RAM soldered)Moderate (M.2 SSD and Wi-Fi replaceable)
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 source (opens in a new tab)Dell XPS 14 (2024) source (opens in a new tab)

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16

Creator 16-inch laptop with 3.2K 165Hz Mini-LED touch display and dedicated NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics.

  • Bright 3.2K 165Hz Mini-LED touchscreen hitting 1,200 nits HDR
  • Dedicated NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU handles video editing and games
  • Dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots allow storage upgrades

What you give up

  • Short 6–8 hour battery life under mixed creator workloads
  • Relatively heavy at 4.9 lb with 170W power adapter
Full Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 specs →

Pick this one if

Dell XPS 14 (2024)

14.5-inch creative laptop with CNC aluminum chassis, optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics, 3.2K 120Hz OLED touch display, and seamless glass haptic touchpad.

  • Dedicated NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU in a compact 14.5-inch footprint
  • Vibrant 3.2K 120Hz InfinityEdge OLED touch display
  • High-quality quad-speaker array with deep bass response

What you give up

  • Heavier than typical 14-inch ultrabooks at 3.7 lb (1.68 kg)
  • Capacitive touch function row instead of physical keys
Full Dell XPS 14 (2024) specs →

Best for each use

Travel

In a bag every day: weight, battery, a screen you can read on a train

For travel, buy the Dell XPS 14.

  • Leads 3 of 4 rankable travel specs; Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 takes 1.
  • Claimed battery life: Up to 12 hours vs ~6–8 hours mixed use
  • Weight: 3.70 lb vs 4.9 lb
  • It is also $100 cheaper.

Heavy work

Video, 3D, compiles or games: CPU, GPU, memory and panel quality

Too close to call on heavy work from the spec sheets. Only refresh rate is rankable here.

  • Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU

Longevity

Keep it five years: upgradable parts, repairability, ports without dongles

Too close to call on longevity from the spec sheets.

  • Storage upgradable: Yes vs Yes
  • Repairability: Medium vs Moderate

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 spec sheetDell XPS 14 (2024) spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 ↗ · Dell XPS 14 (2024) ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 or the Dell XPS 14?

Dell XPS 14 costs $100 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 or Dell XPS 14?

Both has this deal-breaker: RAM cannot be upgraded. The memory you buy today is the memory you keep.

Which is better for travel, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 or the Dell XPS 14?

For travel, buy the Dell XPS 14. Leads 3 of 4 rankable travel specs; Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 takes 1. Claimed battery life: Up to 12 hours vs ~6–8 hours mixed use

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 29 specs tracked here, 23 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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