ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
49.3Performance44
55Display38.4
86.7Battery77.9
42.5Portability93.4
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) scores 57.7 against 58.9 for Dell XPS 13 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 13 (2026) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 78
- 367% higher charging: 280 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 43
- 56% lower weight: 1 kg vs 2.27 kg
- 43% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 22.1 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+73% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 280 W+367% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 12.7 mm+43% |
| Material | — | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 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 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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