Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16
35chipPerformancespec-basedchip53.2
40.2chipGraphicschip52.5
38.4Displayspec-based31.4
77.9Batteryspec-based69.3
93.4Portabilityspec-based67.3
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)4 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (2026) scores 53.7 against 53.7 for HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- 43% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.74 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 18% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.5 mm
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16
- Stronger graphics score: 53 vs 40
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 48% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 52 Wh
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 77 Wh+48% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+43% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+18% | 15.5 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 5 MP camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint reader and face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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