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Dell XPS 16 (2026)
Dell's redesigned XPS 16 (DA16260) drops discrete graphics for the Core Ultra X7 358H with Arc B390 integrated graphics, in a CNC aluminum body at 1.74kg and 15.4mm. It launched on January 6, 2026 in the US and Canada from $2,199.99; a 3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen is optional.
Pros
- CNC-machined aluminum chassis with a Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest at 1.74kg and 15.4mm (OLED option: 1.65kg, 14.6mm)
- Core Ultra X7 358H with Arc B390 graphics scored about 16,900 in Geekbench 6 multi-core in review testing
- Optional 3200x2000 tandem OLED touchscreen; the standard IPS panel offers 1-120Hz variable refresh
- Three Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 7 and a 100W USB-C charger
- 8MP (1440p) webcam with an IR camera for Windows Hello sign-in
Cons
- USB-C only: no USB-A, HDMI or card reader, so dongles are likely
- Integrated graphics only; there is no discrete GPU option
- Core temperature reached 100C under stress and multi-core speed dipped about 15% in a sustained loop in review testing
- No fingerprint reader or camera privacy shutter; memory and Wi-Fi card are soldered
Average
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
Display
- Screen size
- 16 ″
- Panel type
- IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional)
- Resolution
- 1920x1200
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 500 nits
Performance
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
- Graphics
- Intel Arc B390
- RAM
- 32 GB
- RAM type
- LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered)
- Storage
- 1,024 GB
- Storage type
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Benchmarks
- Geekbench 6 (single)
- 2,903Top 32%
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 16,943Top 28%
Battery
- Capacity
- 70 Wh
- Charging
- 100 W
Design
- Weight
- 1.74 kg
- Thickness
- 15.4 mm
- Material
- CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest
Connectivity
- Ports
- 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- Webcam
- 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera
- Biometrics
- IR face (Windows Hello)
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home
Quick answers
Is the Dell XPS 16 (2026) good in 2026?
The Dell XPS 16 (2026) earns an Inno Score of 55.3/100 (“Average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Dell's redesigned XPS 16 (DA16260) drops discrete graphics for the Core Ultra X7 358H with Arc B390 integrated graphics, in a CNC aluminum body at 1.74kg and 15.4mm. It launched on January 6, 2026 in the US and Canada from $2,199.99; a 3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen is optional.
What are the key specs of the Dell XPS 16 (2026)?
Processor: Intel Core Ultra X7 358H · RAM: 32 GB · Screen size: 16 ″ · Weight: 1.74 kg
What are the closest alternatives to the Dell XPS 16 (2026)?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition), Dell XPS 16 (9640), Alienware x16 R2 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
