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Dell XPS 14 9440 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: Comparison
Dell XPS 14 9440 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: the refresh rate difference
Refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, Dell XPS 14 9440 60 Hz against Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 90 Hz, a 33% lead for Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14.
Who each one is for
The Dell XPS 14 9440 is the one to take for light creative work on the go, though it is not the pick for RAM upgraders and heavy gaming. Buy the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 for all-day battery life and copilot+ AI features, though it is not built for native x86 software needs. Our rating of the Dell XPS 14 9440 (8/10): the XPS 14 9440 combines a Core Ultra 7 155H with an RTX 40 series GPU carrying 6GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of LPDDR5X and a 1TB drive. The 14.5-inch 3200 x 2000 IPS panel and 69.5Wh battery sit in a 1.65 kg body, a good fit for light creative work on the go. The 32GB is soldered and the storage slot is full. The 6GB GPU is not meant for heavy gaming, and the screen is 60Hz.
What Dell XPS 14 9440 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, laptop class, release year, operating system, sustained power source and ram type included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 11 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Dell XPS 14 9440 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads dell-xps-14-9440 on the Dell XPS 14 9440 versus lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-14 on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14.
Is the Memory Form Factor the same on the Dell XPS 14 9440 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14?
It is. Both are listed at Soldered, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- Dell
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Lenovo
Series
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- XPS 14
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Yoga Slim 7x
Series ID
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- dell-xps-14-9440
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-14
SKU Name
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- XPS 14 9440 (Ultra 7 155H, 32GB, 1TB)
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Yoga Slim 7x 14 (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB)
Region Sold
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- North America
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Global
Laptop Class
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- Thin and Light
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Thin and Light
Release Year
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 2024
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 2024
Operating System
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- Windows 11 Home
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 1.65 kg
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 1.28 kgBest
CPU Brand
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- Intel
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Qualcomm
CPU Model
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- Core Ultra 7 155H
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100
CPU Cores
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 16Best
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 12
Sustained Power Source
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- Not Measured
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Not Measured
GPU Brand
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- NVIDIA
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Qualcomm
GPU Model
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Adreno GPU (integrated)
VRAM
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 6 GB
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 0 GB
Graphics Switching
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- Optimus
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Integrated Only
RAM Capacity
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 32 GBBest
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- LPDDR5X
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- LPDDR5X
Memory Form Factor
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- Soldered
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- Yes
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Yes
RAM Slots
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 0
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 0
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 0
Storage Slots
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 1
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 0
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- M.2 2280
SATA Bay Present
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- No
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- No
Storage Capacity
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 1000 GBBest
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 512 GB
Storage Type
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 14.5 inches
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 14.5 inches
Resolution Width
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 3200 px
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 2944 px
Resolution Height
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 2000 px
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 1840 pxBest
Refresh Rate
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 60 Hz-33%
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 90 HzBest
Panel Type
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- IPS
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- OLED
Brightness Condition
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- Vendor Unstated
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- Yes
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- No
Battery Capacity
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- 69.5 Wh
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 70 WhBest
Thunderbolt Support
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- Thunderbolt 4
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- USB4
WiFi Standard
- Dell XPS 14 9440
- WiFi 6E
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- WiFi 7
Which one should you pick?
Choose Dell XPS 14 9440 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 if you want the higher refresh rate (90 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Dell XPS 14 9440 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Store | View on Dell Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Dell XPS 14 9440
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The XPS 14 9440 combines a Core Ultra 7 155H with an RTX 40 series GPU carrying 6GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of LPDDR5X and a 1TB drive.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Yoga Slim 7x pairs a Snapdragon X Elite with a 14.5-inch 2944-wide OLED panel at 90Hz, 16GB of LPDDR5X and a 70Wh battery in a 1.28 kg body.