Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs HP Victus 16 (2024)
58.1Performance42.1
38.4Display35.3
60Battery42.9
67.5Portability38.5
7 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)3 spec wins — HP Victus 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+29) and battery (+17). HP Victus 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 42
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 39
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the HP Victus 16 (2024)
- 100% higher charging: 200 W vs 100 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,149 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.1 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+12%Top 32% | 2,600Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+38%Top 28% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 200 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+26% | 2.34 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+34% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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