Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
58.1Performance44
38.4Display48
60Battery60
67.5Portability—
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)1 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14). ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) 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
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 38
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | — |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | — |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm | — |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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