Dell XPS Googlebook vs MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W
55.5Performance66.6
38.4Display55.1
36Battery54.6
93.4Portability26
3 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook6 spec wins — MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS Googlebook scores 53.8 against 53.8 for MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W. 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 26
- 62% lower weight: 1 kg vs 2.6 kg
- 56% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 29 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $4,099
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W
- Stronger performance score: 67 vs 56
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 36
- 515% higher charging: 400 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen, anti-glare) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+3% | 487 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 128GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD (TLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 compatible) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,997Top 22% | 3,149+5%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,724Top 41% | 20,699+41%Top 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 92 Wh+77% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7.9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 400 W+515% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+62% | 2.6 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+56% | 29 mm |
| Material | Machined aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic base and keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 2MP | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (palmrest) | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Pro |
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