Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs HP OmniBook X 14
58.1Performance43.6
38.4Display23.3
60Battery69.1
67.5Portability80.6
8 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)2 spec wins — HP OmniBook X 14
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 50.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and performance (+15). HP OmniBook X 14 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
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook X 14
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 68
- 22% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 1.74 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS (touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2240x1400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8448 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+21%Top 32% | 2,400Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+26%Top 28% | 13,500Top 49% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+19% | 59 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.35 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm | 14.4 mm+6% |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | USB-C (40Gbps), USB-C 3.2 (10Gbps), USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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