Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
58.1Performance46.9
38.4Display38.4
60Battery77.3
67.5Portability55.2
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)1 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+12) and performance (+11). HP Spectre x360 16 (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 47
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 55
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 12,896
- 22% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 19.8 mm
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,903 vs 2,426
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 60
- 19% higher capacity: 83 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| 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 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+20%Top 32% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+31%Top 28% | 12,896Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 83 Wh+19% |
| Charging | 100 W | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+11% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+22% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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