Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
58.1Performance64.7
38.4Display55.5
60Battery77.3
67.5Portability23.6
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)5 spec wins — HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and display (+17). Dell XPS 16 (2026) 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 24
- 45% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 35% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.68 kg
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 60
- 230% higher charging: 330 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 32% | 3,097+7%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 28% | 19,822+17%Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 83 Wh+19% |
| Charging | 100 W | 330 W+230% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+35% | 2.68 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+45% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum lid and base, plastic keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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