Dell XPS Googlebook vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW
55.5Performance57.8
38.4Display54.6
36Battery66.1
93.4Portability29
4 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook6 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS Googlebook scores 53.8 against 53.6 for MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS Googlebook edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 29
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 60% lower weight: 1 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 54% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 27.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 36
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 73% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 52 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+6% | 472 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD (TLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,997Top 22% | 3,058+2%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,724Top 41% | 18,253+24%Top 19% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 90 Wh+73% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.1 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+60% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+54% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Machined aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 2MP | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (palmrest) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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