Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
58.1Performance50.7
38.4Display54.7
60Battery60
67.5Portability92.9
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+25) and display (+16). Dell XPS 16 (2026) 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 51
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 13,756
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,903 vs 2,507
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- 11% higher charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 68
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 44% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.74 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+16%Top 32% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+23%Top 28% | 13,756Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 0.98 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm | 13.5 mm+12% |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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