Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 vs Dell 16 Premium Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 vs Dell 16 Premium Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and 16 Premium, two laptops from Lenovo and Dell. Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 was introduced to market in March 2025 and Dell 16 Premium was launched in June 2025. There is only 3 months difference between Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and 16 Premium so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and 16 Premium are members of Dell's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8	September 2025	16.0"	354.3 x 241 x 9.9-15.8 mm	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8	September 2025	16.0"	354.3 x 241 x 9.87-15.8 mm	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel	September 2025	14.0"	325.5 x 227.6 x 11.2-15.1 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 Intel	September 2025	16.0"	361.5 x 248.6 x 12.6-18.17 mm	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3	September 2025	16.0"	361.5 x 248.6 x 12.8-19.55 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6	May 2025	13.3"	299.3 x 207 x 9.85-17.75 mm	0.92 kg (2.03 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025	May 2025	18.0"	403 x 296.5 x 23.9-27.95 mm	3.5 kg (7.72 lbs)
Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6	April 2025	14.0"	315.9 x 223.7 x 10.9-16.3 mm	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and Dell 16 Premium before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 Key Specs

Launched in March 2025
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
GPU: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
16GB,32GB,64GB Ram
362.72 x 253.69 x 17.9 mm (14.28 x 9.99 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.93 kg (4.26 lbs)

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)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and 16 Premium compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 over Dell 16 Premium

Weight	1.93 kg vs 2.07 kg	0.14 kg lighter
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 2000:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	236 ppi vs 139 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3200 x 2000 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	1600 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	1 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
Number of Microphones	4 vs 2	Better Sound capture
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Touchpad Size	15.0 x 9.5 cm vs 14.8 x 9.0 cm	Larger Touchpad Area
Key Travel	1.5 mm vs 1 mm	Better typing feel

Reasons to choose Dell 16 Premium over Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~89.6% vs ~80.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	3.5 mm vs 9.1 mm	5.6 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16.3 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU FLOPS	8.6 TFLOPS vs 7.7-13.6 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2

Common Strengths of Dell 16 Premium and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10

Launch Dates	March 2025 vs June 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
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	v4 vs v5	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 Dell 16 Premium and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10

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

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 vs Dell 16 Premium: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and the Dell 16 Premium.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.93 kg (4.26 lbs)	2.07 kg (4.56 lbs)
Surface Area	920 cm2 (142.7 inches2)	860 cm2 (133.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.7%	~89.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~9.1 mm	~3.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray, Blue	Silver, Gray

Comparison of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and the Dell 16 Premium External Dimensions

Weight

Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 weighs 1.93 kg (4.26 lbs), whereas the 16 Premium weighs 2.07 kg (4.56 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

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Thickness Comparison

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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 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell 16 Premium is 0.13 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

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 vs Dell 16 Premium: 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 7 255H Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
Number of Cores	16 (6P + 10E)	16 (6P + 10E)
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	24 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics 140T	Arc Graphics 140T
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 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and Dell 16 Premium.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 9 285H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB	GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		45 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	7.7-13.6 TFLOPS	8.6 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR7
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~24 Gbps	~24 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2560	2560
TMUs	80	80
ROPs	32	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. Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 has a FLOPS value of 7.7-13.6 TFLOPS whereas the Dell 16 Premium ' has a FLOPS value of 8.6 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 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	8400 MHz	7467 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 Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and the 16 Premium, 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	Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" (Gen 10)	Dell 16 Premium
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.	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.

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	84 Wh	99.5 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	170 W	130 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr	2:00 hr

On the other hand, the 16 Premium features a higher battery capacity of 100 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10's 84 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the 16 Premium's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	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.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 vs Dell 16 Premium: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and Dell 16 Premium 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. Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, 16 Premium has a larger16.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the 16 Premium's total usable screen area is 770cm² / 119inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 features a higher pixel density with 236 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and 16 Premium offer the same refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Furthermore, the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 offers a higher maximum brightness of 1600 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 vs Dell 16 Premium Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and 16 Premium 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 Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. 16 Premium does not have USB-A ports.
Both Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and 16 Premium have USB Type-C ports. Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while 16 Premium has 3x 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 Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and 16 Premium feature Thunderbolt ports. Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 has Thunderbolt 4, while 16 Premium has Thunderbolt 5.

HDMI
Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) 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 Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and 16 Premium come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition 16" Gen 10 and 16 Premium 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)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 5
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No