Dell 16 Premium vs Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Dell 16 Premium leads overall

Dell 16 Premium · #29 of 94

Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition · #44 of 94

Key differences

Display resolutionDell 16 Premium 3840 × 2400 vs 3200 × 2000 px
Processor modelDell 16 Premium Intel Core Ultra 7 255H vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X
HDMI portDell XPS 16 Creator Edition only

Scores by Category

16 Premium wins 11 of 14 categories · XPS 16 Creator Edition wins 1

Category	16 PremiumXPS 16 Creator Edition	Lead
Display		+13
Performance		+50
Battery		+6
Memory		+5
Design & Weight		+30
Processor		+27
Storage		+99
Discrete Graphics		+71
Ports		+17
Connectivity		Tie
Webcam		+100
Security		+100
Sound		+100
Input		Tie

Physical Comparison

16 Premium

2.341kg

Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

16 Premium

AmazonCheck Price on Amazon

XPS 16 Creator Edition

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Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Dell 16 Premium

RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.
No HDMI — you'll need a dongle for projectors/TVs.
No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition

No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Processor model

Discrete Graphics

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Dedicated GPU	Yes	N/A
Discrete graphics model		N/A
3DMark Time Spy Graphics	10,851	N/A

Memory

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Memory capacity	32 GB	N/A
Technology
Memory upgradeable	No	N/A

Storage

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Storage capacity	1 TB	N/A
Socket type		N/A
PCIe version	4	N/A
Storage upgradeable	Yes	N/A

Display

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Size	16.3 in	16 in
Display resolution	3840 × 2400 px	3200 × 2000 px
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Response time	0.88 ms	N/A
Display type
Brightness	400 nits	400 nits
Pen support	N/A	N/A
Touch support	Yes	Yes
Screen-to-body ratio	90%	88%

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Number of speakers	4	N/A
Power	10 W	N/A
Dolby Atmos	Yes	N/A
Number of microphones	2	N/A

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Webcam resolution	1920 × 1080 px	N/A

Battery

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Battery capacity	99.5 Wh	99 Wh
Maximum charge power	130 W	N/A

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Backlit keyboard	Yes	Yes
Numpad	No	N/A

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
USB Type A	0	0
USB Type C	3	3
Thunderbolt technology		N/A
HDMI port	No	Yes
Card reader	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Design & Weight

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Color		N/A
Dimensions	35.81 × 24.01 × 1.91 cm	35.26 × 23.8 × 1.78 cm
Weight	2.341 kg	N/A

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Fingerprint scanner	Yes	N/A
Infrared face recognition support	Yes	N/A

Performance

Feature	16 Premium	XPS 16 Creator Edition
PassMark CPU Mark	30,754	N/A
Active cooling	Yes	Yes
Release Date	June 26, 2025	October 7, 2026

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.