Dell XPS 15 OLED vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition
16" · 3200×2000 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 37cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)18in category
Dell XPS 15 OLED261 PPI #1
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition236 PPI #9
189 PPI261 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness18in category
Dell XPS 15 OLED500 nits #13
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition1600 nits #1
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut17in category
Dell XPS 15 OLED100% #1
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition100% #1
97%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell XPS 15 OLED60 Hz
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition120 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 50cm. The Dell XPS 15 OLED has 11% higher pixel density (261 vs 236 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 33cm.
- Brightness: advantage Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition — The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition is 150% brighter in SDR (1000 vs 400 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 1600 vs 500 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell XPS 15 OLED | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3456×2160 | 3200×2000 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 261 | 236 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 33cm | 37cm |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 130 W | 65 W |
| Screen Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 100% |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell XPS 15 OLED 2023 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.6" | 16" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3456×2160 (Better) | 3200×2000 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 261 (Better) | 236 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 33cm (Better) | 37cm |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR True Black 1000 |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | USB-C | 1x HDMI · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 130 W (Better) | 65 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 100% (Better) |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell XPS 15 OLED or Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition?
The Dell XPS 15 OLED has 261 PPI compared to 236 PPI for the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell XPS 15 OLED requires 33cm vs 37cm for the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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