Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
Both on the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 14-inch vs 16-inch screens, 1.36 vs 1.65 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | XPS 14 (2026) | XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | No info | No info |
| Announced | January 2026 | January 2026 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
| Model Numbers | DA14260 (regulatory model P202G) | DA16260 (regulatory model P147F) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 309.52 x 209.71 x 15.2 mm | 352.58 x 237.47 x 15.4 mm |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm (14.62 mm with OLED) | 15.4 mm (14.62 mm with OLED) |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.65 kg (OLED) / 1.74 kg (2K LCD) |
| Body Material | CNC aluminium unibody | CNC aluminium unibody |
| Colours | Graphite, Shimmer Gold | Graphite |
Display | ||
| Size | 14-inch | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (162 ppi) / 2880 x 1800 OLED (243 ppi) | 1920 x 1200 (142 ppi) / 3200 x 2000 OLED (236 ppi) |
| Panel Type | 2K LCD | 2K LCD |
| Anti-Glare | Yes (LCD), anti-reflective OLED | Yes (LCD), anti-reflective OLED |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | 2.8K OLED (touch) | 3.2K OLED (touch) |
| Refresh Rate | 1 to 120 Hz variable (LCD), 20 to 120 Hz VRR (OLED) | 1 to 120 Hz variable (LCD), 20 to 120 Hz VRR (OLED) |
| Brightness | 500 nits (LCD), 400 nits typical / 500 nits peak (OLED) | 500 nits (LCD), 400 nits typical / 500 nits peak (OLED) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB (LCD), 100% DCI-P3 (OLED) | 100% sRGB (LCD), 100% DCI-P3 (OLED) |
| Touchscreen | Optional (OLED) | Optional (OLED) |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 / Core Ultra 7 355 / Core Ultra X7 358H / Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 / Core Ultra 7 355 / Core Ultra X7 358H / Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Top Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 16 cores (4P + 8E + 4LPE), 16 threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 18 MB cache | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 16 cores (4P + 8E + 4LPE), 16 threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 18 MB cache |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Core Ultra 5 325, 7 355) / Intel Arc B390 (X7 358H, X9 388H), integrated | Intel Graphics (Core Ultra 5 325, 7 355) / Intel Arc B390 (X7 358H, X9 388H), integrated |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost NPU, 47 to 50 TOPS | Intel AI Boost NPU, 47 to 50 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X-7467 (16 GB), 9600 | LPDDR5X-7467 (16 GB), 9600 |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Soldered RAM | Yes (not upgradeable) | Yes (not upgradeable) |
| Storage Options | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe Gen4 2230 / Gen5 2280 (2, 4 TB) | PCIe Gen4 2230 / Gen5 2280 (2, 4 TB) |
| Max Storage | 4 TB | 4 TB |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 70 Wh (3-cell) | 70 Wh (3-cell) |
| Battery Life | 31 h (2K LCD), 24 h (OLED) | 31 h (2K LCD), 17 h (OLED) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 31 h streaming (2K LCD) | Up to 31 h streaming (2K LCD) |
| Charger | 100W USB-C | 100W USB-C |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery) | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery) |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm headset jack | 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 8 MP (1440p 30 fps) | 8 MP (1440p 30 fps) |
| IR Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam Features | 4K 30 fps without Studio Effects | 4K 30 fps without Studio Effects |
| Speakers | 4 (2 woofers + 2 tweeters) | 4 (2 woofers + 2 tweeters) |
| Speaker Power | 10W total | 10W total |
| Microphones | Dual-array mics | Dual-array mics |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| IR Face Unlock | Yes (Windows Hello) | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| Notable Features | Copilot+ PC, ExpressCharge Boost (35% in 20 minutes with 100W adapter), variable refresh down to 1 Hz on LCD | Copilot+ PC, ExpressCharge Boost (35% in 20 minutes with 100W adapter), variable refresh down to 1 Hz on LCD |