Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (AMD)
58.1Performance59.7
38.4Display29.8
60Battery75.2
67.5Portability57.5
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 (2026) scores 55.3 against 55.2 for Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 16 (2026) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 58
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 34% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 23.5 mm
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 15,197
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (AMD)
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 60
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 23% higher capacity: 86 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,619 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, low power) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | AMD Radeon 890M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 31% | 2,939+1%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+11%Top 27% | 15,197Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 86 Wh+23% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.9 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.71 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+34% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Carbon- and glass-fiber-reinforced recycled-content polycarbonate (top), carbon- or glass-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (in power button), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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