Dell XPS 13 (2025) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
Dell XPS 13 delivers ultraportability with exceptional build quality and a brilliant OLED display in a compact 13.4-inch form factor, weighing just 2.6 lbs with Intel Core Ultra 7 265V and 14-hour battery life. HP Spectre x360 16 offers significantly more screen real estate (16 inches), higher resolution (2880×1800), 120Hz refresh rate, superior processor (16-core Ultra 7 155H), double the storage (1TB vs 512GB), and legacy ports (HDMI, USB-A). However, Spectre weighs 4.8 lbs and delivers only 12 hours of battery. Choose the XPS 13 if maximum portability and all-day battery matter most; select the Spectre x360 16 for creative professionals needing a larger canvas, touchscreen flexibility, and more processing power despite the weight penalty.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1.17 kg) | 2.19 kg |
| Material | Aluminum and woven glass fiber | CNC aluminum |
| Dimensions | 11.63 x 7.84 x 0.57 inches | 357 x 248 x 19.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.4 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED | OLED touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 8 cores (4P + 4E) | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 265V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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Pros & Cons
Dell XPS 13 (2025)
Pros
- 13.4-inch OLED display with perfect blacks and vivid color
- Intel Core Ultra 7 with NPU for Copilot+ features
- Incredibly light at 2.6 lbs in a premium aluminum body
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-speed peripherals
- Near-borderless InfinityEdge display maximizes screen-to-body ratio
Cons
- Only two USB-C ports — no USB-A, HDMI, or SD card slot
- 60Hz OLED limits smooth scrolling
- Keyboard has controversial zero-travel function row
- Fan noise is noticeable under sustained load
HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
Pros
- Gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh
- Premium gem-cut aluminum design with 360-degree hinge
- Excellent 9 MP webcam with auto-framing
- Includes Thunderbolt 4 plus HDMI and full-size USB-A
Cons
- Heavy at over 2.1 kg for a convertible
- Battery life modest given the 83 Wh capacity
- Premium price for the configuration
- Limited discrete GPU options for creative pros
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