ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
45Performance58.1
38.3Display38.4
54.3Battery60
44.2Portability67.5
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)7 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+23) and performance (+13). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) 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 A15 (2024)
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,200
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Bottom 45% | 2,903+10%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800Bottom 43% | 16,943+32%Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+140% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.74 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 15.4 mm+31% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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