Head to Head Comparison

Dell 14 Premium

Dell 14 Premium

dell

78
Nerd Score
12 reviews
$1,549-$2,949
VS
+7
Dell XPS 14 & 16 (2026)

Dell XPS 14 & 16 (2026)

dell

85
Nerd Score
8 reviews
$1,699

Dell XPS 14 & 16 (2026) Takes the Crown

The Dell XPS 14 & 16 (2026) delivers a notably superior experience with a commanding 7-point lead (85 vs 78). Across 20 expert reviews, critics consistently favor the Dell XPS 14 & 16 (2026).

💡 Our Take: Go with the Dell XPS 14 & 16 (2026) for the best experience. The Dell 14 Premium is only worth considering at a significant discount.
✓ Dell XPS 14 & 16 (2026) scores 7 points higher ✓ 6 publications reviewed both ✓ Based on 20 expert reviews

6 reviewers evaluated both products, providing solid comparative data.

📈 Score Breakdown by Publication

PublicationDell 14 PremiumDell XPS 14 & 16 (2026)
CNET 72 81
Engadget 91 86
Notebookcheck 90 86
PCMag 70 80
PCWorld 70 90
Tom's Guide 80 90
ITPro 60
Lifehacker 50
T3 80
Techaeris 97
TechRadar 80
Tom's Hardware 80
Wired 60
Xda-developers 85

Specifications Comparison

SpecificationDell 14 PremiumDell XPS 14 & 16 (2026)
Screen Size 14.5" 14",16"
Display Type OLED OLED
Resolution 2K Non-Touch, 2K
Refresh Rate 120Hz 120Hz
Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
RAM 16GB,32GB,64GB 16GB,32GB,64GB
Storage 512GB,1TB,2TB 512GB,1TB,2TB,4TB
Graphics Inter Arc, RTX 4050 Intel Graphics
Battery 69.5Whr 70Whr

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