Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
58.1Performance51.2
38.4Display52.2
60Battery61.9
67.5Portability52.5
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)3 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 (2026) scores 55.3 against 54.1 for Razer Blade 16 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 16 (2026) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 53
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 13,400
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 19% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.14 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $2,999
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2025)
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 38
- 180% higher charging: 280 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+4%Top 32% | 2,780Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+26%Top 28% | 13,400Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 90 Wh+29% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 280 W+180% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+19% | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+13% | 17.6 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB4, 3x USB-A, 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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