Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
44Performance41.9
38.4Display36.7
77.9Battery60
93.4Portability81.6
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and portability (+12). HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) 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 battery score: 78 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 82
- 24% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.31 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 14.5 mm
- 11% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 450 nits
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 35% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 52 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14.2 ″+6% |
| Panel type | LCD | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+11% | 450 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,372Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,643Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 70 Wh+35% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+24% | 1.31 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+12% | 14.5 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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