Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
58.1Performancespec-based45.2
73chipGraphicschip61.9
38.4Displayspec-based38.4
60Batteryspec-based68.4
67.5Portabilityspec-based91.4
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 (2026) scores 57.6 against 57.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 16 (2026) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger graphics score: 73 vs 62
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 54% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 11,000
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 23% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 57 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- 43% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.74 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+7%Top 32% | 2,720Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+54%Top 26% | 11,000Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+23% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 0.99 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm | 14.4 mm+6% |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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