Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
58.1Performance41
38.4Display38.4
60Battery50.8
67.5Portability87.9
7 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and battery (+9). Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 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 41
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 51
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 68
- 29% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.74 kg
- 25% lower thickness: 11.6 mm vs 15.4 mm
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+8%Top 32% | 2,696Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+53%Top 28% | 11,045Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+11% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.23 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm | 11.6 mm+25% |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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