ASUS Googlebook 14 vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
44Performance58.1
54.7Display38.4
60Battery60
96.1Portability67.5
3 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 144 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+29) and display (+16). 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 ASUS Googlebook 14
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 68
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 43% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.74 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 15.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,300 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
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS 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 | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,903Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,943Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+43% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm+29% | 15.4 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with shutter | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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