Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
58.1Performance55.7
38.4Display52.2
60Battery93.6
67.5Portability37.2
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)5 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+14). 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 portability score: 68 vs 37
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 30% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 22 mm
- 29% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.45 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $3,000
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 60
- 180% higher charging: 280 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 36% higher capacity: 95 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 32% | 2,964+2%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 28% | 17,559+4%Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 95 Wh+36% |
| Charging | 100 W | 280 W+180% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+29% | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+30% | 22 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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