Dell Latitude 5450 vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
35.5Performance58.1
21.6Display38.4
38.7Battery60
70.1Portability67.5
1 spec wins — Dell Latitude 545010 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 39, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and battery (+21). Dell Latitude 5450 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Latitude 5450
- 20% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.74 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 39
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (FHD, anti-glare) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,338Bottom 15% | 2,903+24%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,846Bottom 8% | 16,943+72%Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 70 Wh+30% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+20% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 21 mm | 15.4 mm+27% |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base) | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional) | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR camera | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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