Dell XPS 13 9350 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10): Which Laptop Should You Buy?

Performance: the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 14,100 against 11,600 for the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) — roughly 22% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) averaged 31 FPS versus 18 FPS. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better pick if you game or edit video.

Battery and portability: the Dell XPS 13 9350 lasts longer away from a charger, running 15.2 hours in our web-browsing test versus 14.2 hours. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is also easier to carry at 1.19 kg versus 1.36 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.

Display: the Dell XPS 13 9350 uses a 13.4-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1200, 60Hz), while the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) has a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The Dell XPS 13 9350 measured brighter at 478 nits, and covered 78% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.

Price and value: the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the cheaper option in Canada, about $450 less than the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10). Weighed against our test scores (8.0 vs 8.2 overall), the Dell XPS 13 9350 offers the better value for the money, while the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.

For the complete testing data, read our full Dell XPS 13 9350 review and Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) review.