Acer Googlebook 14 vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
44Performance58.1
38.4Display38.4
77.5Battery60
87.5Portability67.5
3 spec wins — Acer Googlebook 143 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+20) and battery (+18). Dell XPS 16 (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Googlebook 14
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 68
- 34% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 1.74 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 15.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $2,200
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,903Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,943Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 71 Wh+1% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.14 kg+34% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+10% | 15.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum-magnesium alloy | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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