Chuwi NeoBook Plus vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
44Performance44
20Display38.4
42.7Battery77.9
72Portability93.4
3 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook Plus3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 42.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and portability (+21). Chuwi NeoBook Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook Plus
- 16% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.4 ″
- 10% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 52 Wh
- Lower launch price: $539 vs $800
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 20
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 72
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.5 kg
Display
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+16% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+10% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 12.7 mm+27% |
| Material | Aluminum alloy (top cover) | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 3x USB-A, HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm 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 | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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