Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
58.1Performance57.1
38.4Display44.8
60Battery66.7
67.5Portability59.9
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)2 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 (2026) scores 55.3 against 56.6 for HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 60
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 23% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 19.9 mm
Reasons to pick the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 60
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3072x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 75 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 100 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+3% | 1.79 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+23% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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