Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
58.1Performancespec-based66.1
73chipGraphicschip82
38.4Displayspec-based35.1
60Batteryspec-based44.6
67.5Portabilityspec-based68.1
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 (2026) scores 57.6 against 57.6 for HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 15% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 18.1 mm
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $2,599
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 73
- 300% higher RAM: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 40% higher charging: 140 W vs 100 W
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | OLED (touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+5%Top 32% | 2,756Bottom 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+1%Top 26% | 16,855Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 75 Wh+6% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 140 W+40% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.6 kg+8% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+15% | 18.1 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (charging), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 5MP camera with IR sensor |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) and fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Related comparisons
Dell XPS 16 (2026)vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)VSDell XPS 16 (2026)vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13VSDell XPS 16 (2026)vs ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)VSDell XPS 16 (2026)vs ASUS Zenbook S 14VSHP ZBook Ultra G1a 14vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)VSHP ZBook Ultra G1a 14vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13VSHP ZBook Ultra G1a 14vs ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)VSHP ZBook Ultra G1a 14vs ASUS Zenbook S 14VS