Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
58.1Performance40.7
38.4Display38.4
60Battery59.2
67.5Portability74.5
7 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)1 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 50.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and battery (+1). HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 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 41
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 12,300
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,903 vs 2,300
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 68
- 17% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 1.74 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,649 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| 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 Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+26%Top 32% | 2,300Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+38%Top 28% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+3% | 68 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.5 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.44 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+9% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 9MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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