Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs HP OmniBook X 14
58.6Performance43.6
38.4Display23.3
60Battery69.1
78.6Portability80.6
7 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)3 spec wins — HP OmniBook X 14
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 50.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and performance (+15). HP OmniBook X 14 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 14 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook X 14
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 60
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $2,050
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2240x1400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | LPDDR5X-8448 |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,927+22%Top 45% | 2,400Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,121+27%Top 36% | 13,500Bottom 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+19% | 59 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 1.35 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm | 14.4 mm+5% |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | USB-C (40Gbps), USB-C 3.2 (10Gbps), USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello facial recognition | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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