ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
68Performance39.9
55Display38.4
50.7Battery54.1
38.2Portability65.8
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+28) and display (+17). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 50% higher charging: 150 W vs 100 W
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 38
- 33% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 24% lower weight: 1.68 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 10% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 63 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| 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 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 70 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 150 W+50% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.68 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 18 mm+33% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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