ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
48.5Performancespec-based58.1
82.1Graphicschip73
41.5Displayspec-based38.4
64Batteryspec-based60
69.8Portabilityspec-based67.5
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)6 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) scores 57.7 against 57.6 for Dell XPS 16 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 73
- 100% higher charging: 200 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 16% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 1.74 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,200
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 13,799
- 23% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846Top 46% | 2,903+2%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799Top 49% | 16,943+23%Top 26% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 10,397Bottom 22% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+4% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W+100% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+16% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 15.4 mm+23% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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