Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
58.6Performance50.7
38.4Display54.7
60Battery60
78.6Portability92.9
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)5 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+16) and portability (+14). Dell XPS 14 (2026) 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 51
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,121 vs 13,756
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,927 vs 2,507
- 11% higher charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 79
- 105% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 29% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.38 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.2 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 2,048 GB+105% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,927+17%Top 30% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,121+24%Top 26% | 13,756Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 0.98 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm | 13.5 mm+11% |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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