The Dell XPS 16 (2024) is a premium 16.3-inch laptop that combines high-end performance, sleek design, and advanced display technology. It's tailored for creative professionals, power users, and anyone seeking a balance between productivity and aesthetics.

🔧 Key Specifications

  • Processor: Options include Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155H or Ultra 9 185H, both featuring 16 cores and clock speeds up to 5.1 GHz.  

  • Graphics: Choose between integrated Intel Arc graphics or discrete NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ GPUs (4050, 4060, or 4070) with up to 8GB GDDR6 VRAM.  

  • Memory: Configurable with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM at 7467MT/s.  

  • Storage: Offers M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD options ranging from 512GB to 4TB.  

  • Display: Two 16.3" options—FHD+ (1920x1200) non-touch with 120Hz refresh rate, or UHD+ (3840x2400) OLED touchscreen with 90Hz refresh rate, both featuring Dolby Vision and anti-reflective coatings.  

  • Battery: Equipped with a 6-cell, 99.5Whr battery supporting ExpressCharge™.  

  • Ports: Includes three Thunderbolt™ 4 Gen 2 Type-C® ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port, a 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack, and a microSD card reader.  

  • Connectivity: Features Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for fast and reliable wireless connections. 

  • Operating System: Ships with Windows 11 Home.

🎨 Design and Build

The XPS 16 boasts a minimalist design with a CNC-machined aluminum chassis and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 palm rest, available in Platinum or Graphite finishes. Its edge-to-edge keyboard and seamless glass touchpad contribute to a modern aesthetic. Despite its sturdy build, it remains relatively portable at approximately 4.8 lbs (2.2 kg).  

💻 Display and Audio

The UHD+ OLED display delivers vibrant colors and deep blacks, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and supporting Dolby Vision. The quad-speaker system, tuned with Waves MaxxAudio® Pro and Waves Nx® 3D audio, provides immersive sound quality.  

⚙️ Performance

With up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU, the XPS 16 handles demanding tasks like video editing and 3D rendering efficiently. The inclusion of a neural processing unit (NPU) enhances AI-driven applications, optimizing performance while reducing CPU and GPU load.  

🔋 Battery Life

The 99.5Whr battery offers up to 11 hours of usage under typical workloads. Opting for the FHD+ display can extend battery life, while the UHD+ OLED touchscreen may consume more power.  

💵 Pricing and Availability

✅ Pros

Exceptional build quality and modern design

  • High-resolution OLED display with vibrant colorsXDA Developers

  • Powerful performance suitable for creative professional 

  • Advanced connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4