Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM
58.6Performancespec-basedchip55.1
73chipGraphicschip61
38.4Displayspec-based55
60Batteryspec-based76
78.6Portabilityspec-based54
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)4 spec wins — MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 14 (2026) scores 59.5 against 59.7 for MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
- Stronger graphics score: 73 vs 61
- 34% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 15.2 mm vs 17.4 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% higher capacity: 82 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) |
| 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) | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,927Top 27% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,121Top 24% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 82 Wh+17% |
| Charging | 100 W | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+34% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm+12% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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