Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026)
58.1Performancechip53.6
38.4Display44.8
60Battery68
67.5Portability56.5
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)3 spec wins — GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 (2026) scores 55.3 against 55.1 for GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 16 (2026) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 57
- 23% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 20 mm
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026)
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 60
- 50% higher charging: 150 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS (100% sRGB, Pantone Validated) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, 85W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots: Gen4x4 and Gen4x2) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 27% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 76 Wh+9% |
| Charging | 100 W | 150 W+50% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+8% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+23% | 20 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Anodized, sandblasted-texture chassis (Lunar White or Space Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB-C USB4 (DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack, DC-in |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) |
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