Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
58.1Performance57.1
38.4Display41.5
60Battery77.3
67.5Portability33.3
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)3 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 53.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+34) and performance (+1). HP OMEN 16 (2025) 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 portability score: 68 vs 33
- 39% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 25.4 mm
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 28% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.43 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 60
- 130% higher charging: 230 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 19% higher capacity: 83 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 83 Wh+19% |
| Charging | 100 W | 230 W+130% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+28% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+39% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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