Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
44Performance57.1
38.4Display41.5
77.9Battery77.3
93.4Portability33.3
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)6 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 53.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+60) and battery (+1). HP OMEN 16 (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 33
- 59% lower weight: 1 kg vs 2.43 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 25.4 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 283% higher charging: 230 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 60% higher capacity: 83 Wh vs 52 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 83 Wh+60% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 230 W+283% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+59% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+50% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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