Dell 16 Premium vs Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" Comparison

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Dell 16 Premium vs Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing 16 Premium and Yoga 7i Gen 10 14", two laptops from Dell and Lenovo. Dell 16 Premium was introduced to market in June 2025 and Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" was launched in January 2025. There is only 5 months difference between 16 Premium and Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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16 Premium and Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" are members of Lenovo's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell 16 Premium	June 2025	16.3"	358.18 x 240.05 x 18.7 mm	2.07 kg (4.56 lbs)
Dell 15	June 2025	15.6"	358.5 x 235.6 x 16.96-18.99 mm	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Dell Pro 14 Plus 2-in-1	June 2025	14.0"	313.5 x 224 x 19.92-20.25 mm	1.59 kg (3.51 lbs)
Dell 16	June 2025	16.0"	356.78 x 249.52 x 16.18-19.05 mm	1.98 kg (4.37 lbs)
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora	May 2025	16.0"	356.98 x 265.43 x 15.2-22.7 mm	2.49 kg (5.49 lbs)
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora	May 2025	16.0"	356.98 x 265.43 x 19.2-23.4 mm	2.57 kg (5.67 lbs)
Dell Pro Max 14	March 2025	14.0"	313 x 227.3 x 14.79-18.9 mm	1.83 kg (4.04 lbs)
Dell Pro Max 16	March 2025	16.0"	358 x 256 x 15.08-19.08 mm	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell 16 Premium and Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell 16 Premium Key Specs

Launched in June 2025
16.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
GPU: GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
16GB,32GB,64GB Ram
358.18 x 240.05 x 18.7 mm (14.1 x 9.45 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 2.07 kg (4.56 lbs)

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
GPU: Intel Arc 130V
16GB Ram
317 x 228 x 15.45 mm (12.48 x 8.98 x 0.61 inches)
Weight: 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how 16 Premium and Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell 16 Premium over Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14"

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~89.6% vs ~78.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	3.5 mm vs 7.8 mm	4.3 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16.3 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Contrast Rate	2000:1 vs 1000:1	more pleasing colors
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	8.6 TFLOPS vs 3.3 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	14.8 x 9.0 cm vs 12.0 x 7.5 cm

Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" over Dell 16 Premium

Weight	1.38 kg vs 2.07 kg	0.69 kg lighter
Noise Level	43 dB vs 48.9 dB	Less fan noise
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 139 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Number of Microphones	4 vs 2	Better Sound capture
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 1.4 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
Key Travel	1.5 mm vs 1 mm	Better typing feel

Common Strengths of Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" and Dell 16 Premium

Launch Dates	June 2025 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Thunderbolt Port	v5 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" and Dell 16 Premium

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Dell 16 Premium vs Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14": Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell 16 Premium and the Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14".

Physical Specs
Weight	2.07 kg (4.56 lbs)	1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)
Surface Area	860 cm2 (133.2 inches2)	723 cm2 (112.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~89.6%	~78.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~3.5 mm	~7.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gray	Gray, Blue

Comparison of the Dell 16 Premium and the Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" External Dimensions

Weight

16 Premium weighs 2.07 kg (4.56 lbs), whereas the Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" weighs 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Dell 16 Premium

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Dell 16 Premium

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell 16 Premium is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell 16 Premium vs Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14": Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Intel Core Ultra 9 285H	Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	16 (6P + 10E)	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	24 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics 140T	Intel Arc Graphics 130V
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	3 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell 16 Premium and Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14".

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 9 285H

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB	Intel Arc 130V
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	30 W
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	8.6 TFLOPS	3.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR7	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	128 bit
Memory Speed	~24 Gbps	8.53 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2560	896
TMUs	80
ROPs	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell 16 Premium has a FLOPS value of 8.6 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" ' has a FLOPS value of 3.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell 16 Premium may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	8533 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the 16 Premium and the Yoga 7i Gen 10 14", come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell 16 Premium	Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 (14")
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	99.5 Wh	70 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	130 W	65 W
Voltage	11.7 V
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr	1:30 hr

Moreover, the 16 Premium boasts a larger battery capacity of 100 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Yoga 7i Gen 10 14"'s70 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell 16 Premium

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the 16 Premium provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Yoga 7i Gen 10 14"'s max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell 16 Premium vs Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14": Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell 16 Premium and Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. 16 Premium has a display size of 16.3".On the other hand, Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the 16 Premium is 770cm² / 119inch² whereas the Yoga 7i Gen 10 14"'s total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell 16 Premium

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
The 16 Premium offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The 16 Premium offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Dell 16 Premium

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Dell 16 Premium vs Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both 16 Premium and Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. 16 Premium does not have USB-A ports.
Both 16 Premium and Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" have USB Type-C ports. 16 Premium has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both 16 Premium and Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" feature Thunderbolt ports. 16 Premium has Thunderbolt 5, while Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" has Thunderbolt 4.

HDMI
Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors. 16 Premium does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both 16 Premium and Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both 16 Premium and Yoga 7i Gen 10 14" are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 5	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No