ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
68Performance44
55Display38.4
50.7Battery77.9
38.2Portability93.4
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+55) and battery (+27). ASUS TUF Gaming 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 TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 150% higher charging: 150 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 38
- 55% lower weight: 1 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 53% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 26.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+21% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 150 W+150% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 12.7 mm+53% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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