Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
58.1Performance41.9
38.4Display36.7
60Battery60
67.5Portability81.6
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)2 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and display (+2). HUAWEI MateBook 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 42
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 12,643
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,903 vs 2,372
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 68
- 25% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 1.74 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+11% | 450 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+22%Top 32% | 2,372Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+34%Top 28% | 12,643Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.31 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm | 14.5 mm+6% |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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