Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Dell XPS Googlebook
58.1Performance44
38.4Display38.4
60Battery—
67.5Portability93.7
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)2 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14). Dell XPS Googlebook 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 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 23% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13 ″
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 68
- 43% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.74 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | — |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | — |
| Charging | 100 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 0.99 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm | 12.7 mm+18% |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Machined aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Googlebook OS |
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