ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
49.3Performance58.1
55Display38.4
86.7Battery60
42.5Portability67.5
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+17). Dell XPS 16 (2026) 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 A16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 60
- 180% higher charging: 280 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 30% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 22.1 mm
- 23% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.27 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | 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 A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,903Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,943Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+180% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.74 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 15.4 mm+30% |
| Material | — | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (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 | 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 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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