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The XPS is back! - XPS 14 & XPS 16 2026 first impressions
Hands-on preview and testing. Check the video for its hardware and settings.
Sample origin and sponsorship: see the reviewer’s disclosure in the video.Watch on YouTube ↗Exact configurationDA14260_FIXED_153
The hardware
Full Specifications
Every published specification, grouped by category. Select a heading to collapse.
Performance — CPU / GPU▾
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358HSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-10T00:00:59.874198+00:00 reviewed evidence |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel® Arc™ graphicsSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
Memory & Storage▾
| Installed RAM | 32 GBSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
|---|---|
| Total storage | 1 TBSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
Display▾
| Screen technology | Unpublished |
|---|---|
| Size | 14 inSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 pxSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
| Refresh rate | 120 HzSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
Battery & Power▾
| Battery capacity | 70 WhSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
|---|---|
| Power supply | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
Connectivity▾
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C™) with DisplayPort™ 2.1 and Power Delivery · Kensington lock supported via USB Type-C™ ports · Universal audio jack*Source & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
|---|---|
| Wireless & networking | Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE211 2x2 + Bluetooth 6.0 Wireless CardSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
Build & Physical▾
| Weight | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
Software & Bundle▾
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home, Copilot+ PCSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:42:29.309656+00:00 Dell US exact-offer Tech Specs modal and fixed offer card |
|---|---|
| Included bundle | Unpublished |
Motherboard & Memory Expansion▾
| Motherboard model | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-10T00:00:59.874198+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification |
|---|---|
| Total RAM slots | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-10T00:00:59.874198+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification |
Independent testing
4 results from other configurations · 1 written review · 2 videosBenchmarks & Reviews
Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core17,121 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details
Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.
Higher is better- Test conditions
- Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 69 W short burst; 30 W sustained
- Test version
- Geekbench 6.7
- Published
- 2026-02-08
- Measurement date
- Unpublished
- Reviewed setup
- Dell XPS 14 Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU · 32 GB RAM
- Configuration match
- Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Unknown memory_topology Unknown thermal_mode Unknown operating_point Noncritical differences: gpu, storage_gb, region
- Confidence
- Moderate
- Limitations
- Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
- Source location
- Geekbench 6.7 / Multi-Core; reviewed-device row: Dell XPS 14 Core Ultra X7 358HIntel Core Ultra X7 358H
Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core2,927 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details
Speed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.
Higher is better- Test conditions
- Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 69 W short burst; 30 W sustained
- Test version
- Geekbench 6.7
- Published
- 2026-02-08
- Measurement date
- Unpublished
- Reviewed setup
- Dell XPS 14 Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU · 32 GB RAM
- Configuration match
- Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Unknown memory_topology Unknown thermal_mode Unknown operating_point Noncritical differences: gpu, storage_gb, region
- Confidence
- Moderate
- Limitations
- Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
- Source location
- Geekbench 6.7 / Single-Core; reviewed-device row: Dell XPS 14 Core Ultra X7 358HIntel Core Ultra X7 358H
Cinebench R23 Multi Core18,932 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details
Rendering speed using all processor cores.
Higher is better- Test conditions
- Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 69 W short burst; 30 W sustained
- Test version
- Cinebench R23
- Published
- 2026-02-08
- Measurement date
- Unpublished
- Reviewed setup
- Dell XPS 14 Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU · 32 GB RAM
- Configuration match
- Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Unknown memory_topology Unknown thermal_mode Unknown operating_point Noncritical differences: gpu, storage_gb, region
- Confidence
- Moderate
- Limitations
- Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
- Source location
- Cinebench R23 / Multi Core; reviewed-device row: Dell XPS 14 Core Ultra X7 358HIntel Core Ultra X7 358H
Compare tests with the same version and settings. Expand each test for the measured setup and limitations.
Results marked “Other configuration” use a different device or configuration. This configuration may perform differently.
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Benchmarks & Reviews
Published test results and reviewer comments.
4 results from other configurations1 written review2 videos
Results marked “Other configuration” come from devices with a matching processor or graphics chip. This configuration may perform differently.
Compare tests with the same version and settings.
Processor
Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core
Higher is betterSpeed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos. Compared with 6 reviewed laptops in this comparison.
Middle of these 6: 16,921.5 points
- HP ZBook X G1i 16 · 64 GB ↗17,144 points
- HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 AI · 32 GB ↗16,948 points
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 · 32 GB ↗16,940 points
- Razer Blade 16 Core Ultra 9 386H · 32 GB ↗16,903 points
- MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG · 16 GB ↗16,885 points
- Asus ZenBook S14 UX5406AA · 32 GB ↗16,882 points
Memory, cooling and operating system versions differ between these reviewed devices. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗
Cinebench R23 Multi Core
Higher is betterRendering speed using all processor cores. Compared with 6 reviewed laptops in this comparison.
Middle of these 6: 18,798 points
- HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 AI · 32 GB ↗19,284 points
- Gigabyte G6X 9KG · 16 GB ↗18,879 points
- Dell Pro 7 14 P714265 · 64 GB ↗18,834 points
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 21KV001SGE · 32 GB ↗18,762 points
- HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 · 32 GB ↗18,689 points
- Asus ZenBook S14 UX5406AA · 32 GB ↗18,553 points
Memory, cooling and operating system versions differ between these reviewed devices. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗
| Test | Result | Test conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6.7 Multi-CoreSpeed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.Higher is better | 17,121 pointsOther configuration | Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 69 W short burst; 30 W sustained Reviewed setup: Dell XPS 14 Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU · 32 GB RAM | Notebookcheck ↗2026-02-08 |
| Geekbench 6.7 Single-CoreSpeed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.Higher is better | 2,927 pointsOther configuration | Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 69 W short burst; 30 W sustained Reviewed setup: Dell XPS 14 Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU · 32 GB RAM | Notebookcheck ↗2026-02-08 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi CoreRendering speed using all processor cores.Higher is better | 18,932 pointsOther configuration | Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 69 W short burst; 30 W sustained Reviewed setup: Dell XPS 14 Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU · 32 GB RAM | Notebookcheck ↗2026-02-08 |
| Cinebench R23 Single CoreRendering speed using one processor core.Higher is better | 2,086 pointsOther configuration | Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 69 W short burst; 30 W sustained Reviewed setup: Dell XPS 14 Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU · 32 GB RAM | Notebookcheck ↗2026-02-08 |
Read the reviews
- Notebookcheck ↗2026-02-08Dell XPS 14 Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Core Ultra X7 358H · Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU · 32 GB RAM
Watch the reviews
Matthew Moniz
Dell XPS 14 vs. Dell XPS 14 - One of them Shocked me!
Model review. The video may test a different processor, memory or storage option; check its stated setup.
Sample origin and sponsorship: see the reviewer’s disclosure in the video.Watch on YouTube ↗Configuration matching & limitations
Notebookcheck: Model review. Results describe the tested hardware; unspecified power modes and RAM topology do not establish an exact target test.
Matthew Moniz: Model video; use the video for the reviewed hardware and settings. No numeric result is inferred from metadata.
Notebookcheck: Model video; use the video for the reviewed hardware and settings. No numeric result is inferred from metadata.
gaming pilot
- cpu
- Reviewer comments
- gpu
- Not measured
- gaming
- Not measured
performance pilot
- cpu
- Reviewer comments
- gpu
- Not measured
- gaming
- Not measured
- sustained
- Not measured
whole device
- cpu
- Reviewer comments
- gpu
- Not measured
- gaming
- Not measured
- sustained
- Not measured
- noise
- Not measured
- battery
- Not measured
- display
- Not measured
- build
- Not measured
An overall buying score is unavailable. The available measurements do not cover every aspect of the device.
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