Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
58.1Performance38.3
38.4Display26.5
60Battery61.1
67.5Portability80.5
8 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and display (+12). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 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 38
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 97% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 8,600
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 68
- 29% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.74 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,549 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+29%Top 32% | 2,250Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+97%Top 28% | 8,600Bottom 6% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+21% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.24 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+9% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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