ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
68Performance58.1
55Display38.4
50.7Battery60
38.2Portability67.5
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) scores 55.6 against 55.3 for Dell XPS 16 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 50% higher charging: 150 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 38
- 43% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 21% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 63 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 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 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,903Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,943Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 70 Wh+11% |
| Charging | 150 W+50% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.74 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 15.4 mm+43% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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