Head to head

HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (2024)

Dell XPS 14 (2024) leads 3 to 1 on the 4 rankable specs. Most of the 29 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel: HP Spectre x360 16 lists 2.8K OLED Touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass (HP sheet, 2026-09-02); Dell XPS 14 lists 3.2K OLED InfinityEdge touch (or FHD+ IPS) (Dell sheet, 2026-09-02).
Processor: HP Spectre x360 16 lists Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (HP sheet, 2026-09-02); Dell XPS 14 lists Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores: 6P + 8E + 2 Low Power E, Intel AI Boost) (Dell sheet, 2026-09-02).
Memory: HP Spectre x360 16 lists 32GB LPDDR5x (HP sheet, 2026-09-02); Dell XPS 14 lists 32 GB LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s) (Dell sheet, 2026-09-02).
Claimed battery life: HP Spectre x360 16 lists ~10–12 hours mixed productivity (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Dell XPS 14 lists Up to 12 hours (IPS) / ~8-9 hours (OLED) (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Size: HP Spectre x360 16 lists 16.0 inches (HP sheet, 2026-09-02); Dell XPS 14 lists 14.5 inches (Dell sheet, 2026-09-02).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)

$1,6991 spec win

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Dell XPS 14 (2024)

$1,6993 spec wins

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Straight answer

Overall: 1 to 3

Buy the Dell XPS 14.

Leads 3 of 4 rankable overall specs; HP Spectre x360 16 takes 1.
Resolution: 3200 × 2000 vs 2880 × 1800
Weight: 3.70 lb vs 4.30 lb
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

Check first: the Dell XPS 14 has no HDMI port. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

1 HP Spectre x360 164 rankable of 29 specsDell XPS 14 3

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

RAM cannot be upgradedrow
The memory you buy today is the memory you keep.
Trips:HP Spectre x360 16 · No (soldered)Trips:Dell XPS 14 · No (soldered)
No HDMI portrow
Projectors and meeting-room TVs need a dongle.
Clear:HP Spectre x360 16 · HDMI 2.1Trips:Dell XPS 14 · No (via included USB-C to HDMI adapter)
Over 4 lb (1.8 kg)row
Heavy in a backpack on a daily commute.
Trips:HP Spectre x360 16 · 4.30 lbClear:Dell XPS 14 · 3.70 lb

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

4 of 4 differ

Panel≠

2.8K OLED Touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass

Dell

3.2K OLED InfinityEdge touch (or FHD+ IPS)

Processor≠

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

Dell

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores: 6P + 8E + 2 Low Power E, Intel AI Boost)

Memory≠

32GB LPDDR5x

Dell

32 GB LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s)

Claimed battery life≠

~10–12 hours mixed productivity

Dell

Up to 12 hours (IPS) / ~8-9 hours (OLED)

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

HP Spectre x360 16

Upfront list price$1,699

3-Year Estimated Total$1,699

Dell XPS 14

Upfront list price$1,699

Essential add-ons (USB-A / HDMI adapter dongle)+$30

3-Year Estimated Total$1,729

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

HP: What to watch for

Maintenance
Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.
Regular cleaning, firmware updates, and standard care are recommended to preserve longevity.

Dell: What to watch for

Maintenance
Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.
Regular cleaning, firmware updates, and standard care are recommended to preserve longevity.

HP Spectre x360 16$1,6991 win

Dell XPS 14$1,6993 wins

Display Performance Build & input Ports Battery Software

26 of 29 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Display

7 differences

Display specifications. Middle column is HP Spectre x360 16 (2024), right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Size	16.0 inches (wins this row: higher)	14.5 inches
Panel	2.8K OLED Touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass	3.2K OLED InfinityEdge touch (or FHD+ IPS)
Resolution	2880 × 1800	3200 × 2000 (3.2K) (wins this row: higher)
Refresh rate	120 Hz VRR	120 Hz (variable VRR)
BrightnessNot on the official sheet	400 nits SDR / 500 nits HDR	400 nits OLED / 500 nits IPS
Color	100% DCI-P3, Low Blue Light	100% DCI-P3
Touchscreen	Yes (Pen & Touch enabled)	Yes (on OLED configuration)

Performance

5 differences

Performance specifications. Middle column is HP Spectre x360 16 (2024), right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores: 6P + 8E + 2 Low Power E, Intel AI Boost)
Graphics	Intel Arc Graphics + optional NVIDIA RTX 4050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (30W TGP)
Memory	32GB LPDDR5x	32 GB LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s)
RAM upgradable	No (soldered)	No (soldered)
Storage	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Storage upgradable	Yes (1× M.2 slot)	Yes (1× M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 slot)

Build & input

leads 2-0

Build & input specifications. Middle column is HP Spectre x360 16 (2024), right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Weight	4.30 lb (1.95 kg)	3.70 lb (1.68 kg) (wins this row: lower)
Thickness	19.8 mm	18.0 mm (0.71 inches) (wins this row: lower)
Materials	Sandblasted CNC Aluminum	CNC machined aluminum and Gorilla Glass 3
Keyboard	Full-size backlit nightfall black keyboard	Zero-lattice backlit keyboard with capacitive touch function row
Trackpad	Haptic glass trackpad	Seamless glass haptic precision touchpad
Webcam	HP Wide Vision 9MP IR camera with temporal noise reduction	1080p FHD RGB-IR camera with Windows Hello
Speakers	Quad speakers tuned by Poly Studio with Audio Boost	Quad-speaker design (2W woofer + 2W tweeter, 8W total with Waves MaxxAudio)

Ports

5 differences

Ports specifications. Middle column is HP Spectre x360 16 (2024), right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Thunderbolt / USB-C	2× Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C + 1× USB-A	3× Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) with DisplayPort and Power Delivery
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	No (via included USB-C to HDMI adapter)
SD card	No	1× MicroSD v6.0 card slot
MagSafe	No	No
Headphone jack	Yes (3.5 mm combo)	Yes (3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo)
Charger	100W USB Type-C power adapter	60W / 100W Type-C AC Adapter

Battery

1 differences

Battery specifications. Middle column is HP Spectre x360 16 (2024), right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Claimed battery lifeNot on the official sheet	~10–12 hours mixed productivity	Up to 12 hours (IPS) / ~8-9 hours (OLED)

Software

1 differences

Software specifications. Middle column is HP Spectre x360 16 (2024), right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Repairability	Medium (accessible SSD and Wi-Fi card)	Moderate (M.2 SSD and Wi-Fi replaceable)

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) source Dell XPS 14 (2024) source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)

Versatile 2-in-1 convertible laptop with 2.8K OLED touchscreen and 360-degree geared hinge.

Stunning 2.8K 120Hz OLED 360° convertible touch display
Included rechargeable tilt pen with magnetic attachment
9MP AI camera with night vision and auto-framing

What you give up

Heavy for one-handed tablet use
Battery life decreases in high-refresh OLED mode

Full HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) specs →

Pick this one if

Dell XPS 14 (2024)

14.5-inch creative laptop with CNC aluminum chassis, optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics, 3.2K 120Hz OLED touch display, and seamless glass haptic touchpad.

Dedicated NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU in a compact 14.5-inch footprint
Vibrant 3.2K 120Hz InfinityEdge OLED touch display
High-quality quad-speaker array with deep bass response

What you give up

Heavier than typical 14-inch ultrabooks at 3.7 lb (1.68 kg)
Capacitive touch function row instead of physical keys

Full Dell XPS 14 (2024) specs →

Best for each use

Travel

In a bag every day: weight, battery, a screen you can read on a train

For travel, buy the Dell XPS 14.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable travel specs.
Weight: 3.70 lb vs 4.30 lb
Thickness: 18.0 mm vs 19.8 mm
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

Heavy work

Video, 3D, compiles or games: CPU, GPU, memory and panel quality

Too close to call on heavy work from the spec sheets.

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Graphics: Intel Arc Graphics + optional NVIDIA RTX 4050 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU

Longevity

Keep it five years: upgradable parts, repairability, ports without dongles

Too close to call on longevity from the spec sheets.

Storage upgradable: Yes vs Yes
Repairability: Medium vs Moderate

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) spec sheet Dell XPS 14 (2024) spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) ↗ · Dell XPS 14 (2024) ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the HP Spectre x360 16 or the Dell XPS 14?

Both list at the same price.

What is the biggest catch with the HP Spectre x360 16 or Dell XPS 14?

Both has this deal-breaker: RAM cannot be upgraded. The memory you buy today is the memory you keep.

Which is better for travel, the HP Spectre x360 16 or the Dell XPS 14?

For travel, buy the Dell XPS 14. Leads 2 of 2 rankable travel specs. Weight: 3.70 lb vs 4.30 lb

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 29 specs tracked here, 25 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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