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General

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Series

MacBook Pro1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

XPS1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MGE44LL/A, MGEA4LL/A8Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple US inventory exactly M5 Pro with 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB and 1TB: MGE44LL/A Silver and MGEA4LL/A Space Black. June 25 pricing date is not release date. Education prices excluded.

DA162601Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026DA16260. Retained reference is the sold X7 358H/32 GB/1 TB/3.2K OLED configuration documented by the matching review. Current default store option is a different 355/LCD configuration and is not copied.

GTIN / EAN

1959507147467Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1956950-REG/apple_mgea4ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGEA4LL/A Space Black, M5 Pro with 18 CPU cores, 20 GPU cores, 24GB and 1TB standard display. UPC row 195950714746. Silver identifier not inferred.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 March 20261Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

6 January 20265Press releaseinvestors.delltechnologies.com/node/19086/pdfRead 5 October 2026January 6 CES 2026 launch release names redesigned XPS 14 and 16. This announcement is not retail-date proof.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026Released 2026 model with current Dell product listing and matching X7 review. This is lifecycle availability, not a claim about current stock or a functioning purchase button. Current store defaults describe different CPU/display hardware.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Apple compares the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro with the previous-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2,6991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: US starting price for the standard base configuration, excluding sales tax. Education and later store prices are excluded.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Black, Silver4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Graphite1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026Commercial color Graphite. Setup guide anodized material finish says Magnetite.

Segment

Creator1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Air is the thin, light, fanless model. Pro is described for creative professional workflows.

Creator1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026Maker calls XPS 16 a creator canvas.

Form factor

Clamshell3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour diagrams show the clamshell notebook, with lid, keyboard and trackpad.

Clamshell1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Width352.58Depth237.47Thickness (min)14.62Thickness (max)14.62mm(13.9 × 9.3 × 0.6 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

2.14kg(4.7 lb)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

1.65kg(3.6 lb)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 25 explicitly OLED configuration 1.65 kg. It is a published starting/configuration-dependent weight, not the measured 1.718 kg of the review unit.

Lid material

Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16.2in(41.1 cm)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

3456 × 2234px4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

3200 × 2000px2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

254ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

235.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Temporal Dithering section identifies regular IPS technology under the Mini-LED backlight. Nano-texture only changes the reviewed surface, which is excluded.

OLED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Backlight

Mini-LED5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display description identifies Mini-LED backlight. Only unchanged panel technology is used. Measured results for different memory, storage or nano-texture configurations are excluded.

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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LG Philips 160WV1 (LGD07C5, Dell VNFT2)8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact X7 358H/32 GB/1 TB/3.2K OLED unit. Panel suppliers can vary.

Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

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Glossy8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Touchscreen

No7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1956950-REG/apple_mgea4ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGEA4LL/A Display table explicitly Touchscreen No.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3456	2234	120	Yes

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3200	2000	120	Yes

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026OLED display supports VRR 20-120 Hz at 3200x2000.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

ProMotion4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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400nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

1,000nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact generation Display section explicitly SDR brightness up to 1000 nits outdoors. Manufacturer outdoor maximum, not ordinary typical SDR or an HDR measurement. Additional ambient threshold and duration not published in this source, not invented.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

1,000nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact generation Display section explicitly XDR brightness 1000 nits sustained full-screen, HDR content only. Separate 1600-nit HDR peak footnote is limited to temperatures below 25 C. No unreported duration/window inferred for the sustained full-screen claim.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,600nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Display / XDR: 1600 nits peak HDR content only. Footnote 3 requires ambient temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. Fullscreen sustained HDR 1000 nits is not the stored peak.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026Maker 100% DCI-P3 gamut claim. Setup guide gives 100% typical, 95% minimum.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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DisplayHDR True Black 5002Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/mac-help/mchlff4659b7/macRead 7 October 2026Pro Display Calibrator guide includes 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021 or later. Reset section explicitly returns display to factory calibration. No numeric accuracy or gamut measurement inferred.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M5 Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra X7 358H2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Intel2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	6	Super
Performance	12	Performance

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Chip section: 18-core M5 Pro CPU with 6 super and 12 performance cores.

BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	1.9	4.8
Efficiency	8	1.5	3.5
Low-power efficiency	4	1.5	3.3

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Chip maker: 4 P, 8 E, 4 LP E. E maximum 3.5 GHz, not the review annotation 3.7.

CPU cores

18=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

12=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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12=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

1816Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification Processor table explicitly identifies Apple M5 Pro 18-Core as 18c/18t, with six super and twelve performance cores and 20-core GPU. Review sample has 64 GB RAM / 4 TB / nano-texture display, but identical documented processor silicon. Only intrinsic hardware thread count is used. All configuration-dependent measured results remain excluded.

164Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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18MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 202618 MB Intel Smart Cache.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026All-New Fusion Architecture explicitly two third-generation 3-nanometer dies linked into one M5 Pro or M5 Max SoC. No foundry process-name conversion.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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35W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Review specification: 35 W PL1, 70 W PL2. Windows and Dell Optimizer set Performance mode for benchmarks.

Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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70W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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50TOPS4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only INT8 peak 50 TOPS. Generic 25 W base/80 W turbo are not laptop configured 35/70 W.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026The Chip section specifies the integrated GPU in the Apple silicon SoC. No discrete GPU is supplied in this configuration.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Intel Arc B3902Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

24GB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Memory section: Standard 24 GB unified memory, paired with 1 TB SSD, 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU.

32GB8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance introduction: at least 24 GB LPDDR5x-9600 memory, explicitly including the base configuration.

LPDDR5X2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

9,600MT/s5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance introduction: at least 24 GB LPDDR5x-9600 memory, explicitly including the base configuration.

9,600MT/s2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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22Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maintenance is limited to fans and battery. All other components are soldered.

Soldered3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

64GB9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 7 October 2026Configure to Order explicitly 64 GB unified memory for M5 Pro with 20-core GPU. Maximum supported purchase-time option for same CPU/GPU. Not post-purchase upgradeability. 128 GB applies M5 Max with 40-core GPU and is excluded.

64GB3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 11: same X7 358H supports 32 or 64 GB onboard LPDDR5X 9600.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Storage uses decimal GB. 1 TB equals 1000 GB. Only the base SSD is represented.

1TB8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

NVMe SSD2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

55Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Introduction specifically identifies the base 1 TB SSD as PCIe 5.0.

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 20261 TB installed option is Gen4. Gen5 applies to 2/4 TB options.

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	4	1	Yes

Source3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026Tables 12/15: one M.2 connector supports 2230 Gen 4 or 2280 Gen 5. Store longest supported 2280, not installed module length.

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	1	Right	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour illustrations establish physical connector sides. Protocols and counts also use the matching tech sheet. The charging paragraph incorrectly repeats Thunderbolt 4, so the tech-sheet Thunderbolt 5 specification takes precedence.4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact Apple Charging and Expansion establishes three Thunderbolt 5 USB-C connectors, charging, DisplayPort and physical counts. Standard symmetric 80 Gbps is separately sourced from Intel. Apple up-to-120 Gbps wording includes asymmetric display Bandwidth Boost and is not stored as symmetric rate. Other connector sides remain attributed to the original tour manual.17Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 8 October 2026Apple exact laptop sheet explicitly identifies three Thunderbolt 5 connectors. Intel standard publishes 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, separately up to 120 Gbps asymmetric Bandwidth Boost for displays. Stored 80 is the named protocol symmetric link rate, not a measured file-transfer result. Requires compatible device/cable. Does not imply maximum charging input or internal SSD speed.

BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260

Type	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-C	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	15
USB-C	1	Right	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	15
3.5 mm audio	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026Tables 16: three TB4/USB4/DP2.1, left 2/right 1. First peripheral up to 15 W, additional ports 7.5 W each. Stored output is qualified per-port maximum, shared budget. EU maximum required charger power does not establish accepted input at each port.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 74Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 72Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026MacBook Pro Wi-Fi section explicitly names 16-inch M5 Pro 2026 with N1 and states 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz support. 6GHz requires regional approval.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 14 explicitly states 2.4/5/6 GHz.

Wi-Fi module

Apple N14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2112Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

6.04Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

6.02Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

No7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1956950-REG/apple_mgea4ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGEA4LL/A Communications table explicitly Cellular Support No.

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

ANSI, ISO4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly publishes 78 ANSI or 79 ISO keys. No regional sold SKU rows are inferred.

English (US)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026US store explicitly English (US) keyboard.

Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact generation technical Keyboard and Trackpad section explicitly Backlit Magic Keyboard. Colour/type not specified, no white or RGB inference.

Backlit, type not stated3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026Setup and Specifications Table 18 explicitly states Backlit keyboard. Colour and lighting-zone type are not stated, so they remain unspecified.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

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No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete US 80-key layout and maker full keyboard photo show no dedicated physical number pad.10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H.1307385.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same-model review collection explicitly lists No number pad, corroborating full maker keyboard layout and photo.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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0.8mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026Inputs row explicitly 0.8 mm travel.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Width150Height90mm(5.9 × 3.5 in)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 19: 150 x 90 mm.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and force click. The matching model tech sheet names Force Touch as the installed trackpad.

Haptic2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

8 MP2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

64Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026Quad design: two main drivers plus two tweeters.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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10W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 202610 W total peak output, 3 W main x2 and 2 W tweeter x2.

Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Waves MaxxAudio, Waves MaxxVoice 15, Dolby Atmos, Intelligo High Fidelity Audio2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

34Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

22Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

99.6Wh4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power footnote 16 specifies actual rating 99.6Wh. Headline 100Wh is rounded.

70Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	24
Web browsing	17

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Apple advertised model-level maximum for 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro: up to 24 hours video streaming and 17 hours wireless web. Maker January and February 2026 preproduction test used 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 48 GB/1000 GB. Selected reference has the same CPU/GPU and storage capacity, but 24 GB RAM. Claim is not a reviewer measurement or guaranteed selected-unit result. Wireless web browsed 25 sites over Wi-Fi. Streaming used 1080p Safari content over Wi-Fi. Display eight clicks from bottom, keyboard backlight off. Test display surface option unreported. Battery life varies with use and configuration. No Max chip claim inherited.

BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	20

Source7Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/briefs-summaries/xps-laptops-product-brochure.pdfRead 5 October 2026Runtime row/footnote 6: XPS 16 X7 358H/32 GB/1 TB/3.2K OLED, up to 20 hours Netflix 4K streaming. January 2026 maker test at 200 nits, wireless enabled, Standard battery, Intelligent Battery Extender disabled. Result cell says 2K, but configuration and footnote specify 3.2K OLED.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

140W4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power / In the Box: US supplied 140 W USB-C Power Adapter, connected by USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. This is not a maximum charging-input measurement.

100W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 8 October 2026Apple model compatibility explicitly includes 16-inch MacBook Pro introduced in 2021 or later: up to 50% in around 30 minutes using a supported adapter/cable. January and February 2026 test specifically M5 Pro, 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 48 GB/1 TB. Selected RAM is 24 GB. Apple 140 W adapter A2452 and USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable A2363. Drained units, timing from wake from hibernate or Apple logo at startup. Claimed compatible-model fast charge, not a reviewer measurement of selected unit. Temperature and settings affect time.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

213Reviewifixit.com/Guide/MacBook%2BPro%2B16-Inch%2B2026%2BHeat%2BSink%2BReplacement/223847Read 7 October 2026Exact 2026 M5 Pro or M5 Max 16-inch heat-sink guide steps 46-50 enumerate right and left fan cables. Complete physical internal fan inventory. Some photos are older-model illustrations, but guide procedure explicitly scopes 2026.

28Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Matching X7 review Maintenance states no notable internal differences versus the base 325 configuration. The linked physical-design review explicitly describes twin internal fans. Fan size approximation is not stored.11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-review-Two-steps-forward-one-step-back.1251724.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026System Noise caption explicitly describes twin cooling fans. The exact X7 review links this physical-design article and reports no notable internal differences from the base 325 model. No base-model measured noise, power or temperature is inherited.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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No8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Matching X7 review links the common new 2026 physical design and explicitly reports no notable internal differences versus the base 325 configuration. Linked Case section explicitly says the new design dropped vapor-chamber cooling. This is a hardware statement, not an inference from an absent feature mention.11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-review-Two-steps-forward-one-step-back.1251724.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Case section explicitly says the new 2026 design dropped vapor-chamber cooling. Exact X7 article corroborates common internal design. This does not import outgoing 9640 or Dell 16 Premium hardware.

Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Current maker guide supports MacBook Pro introduced in 2024 or later with Pro or Max chip, covering retained 2026 16-inch M5 Pro. Selection section names Low Power Mode, Automatic and High Power Mode. Default is Automatic. Modes can be separately chosen for battery or adapter. No reviewer-observed watts inferred as configured mode limits.

BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Top view explicitly identifies Touch ID (power) button.

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TPM

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2.02Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026Security row TPM 2.0, FIPS 140-2 and TCG certification.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 16 security cable support is via USB-C, not a dedicated built-in lock slot.

Software

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Operating system

macOS Tahoe1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026The Power of macOS Tahoe section. Launch operating system, not the currently installed OS.

Windows 11 Home8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

OS family

macOS4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Windows8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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395.4nits8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Centre SDR grid, X-Rite i1Pro 3.

Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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392.4nits8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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518nits8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Matching touch OLED display section and comparison row publish HDR peak brightness 518 nits from the reviewer's in-house measurement. HDR mode is explicit. Test window area, duration and exact HDR picture profile are not reported. This is separate from the SDR centre reading 395.4 nits and maker HDR500 certification.

sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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100%8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Argyll 3D coverage. Display P3 not DCI-P3.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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99.5%8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Matching touch OLED display table: 99.5% Display P3 coverage, Argyll 3D. The reference gamut is Display P3, not cinema DCI-P3. This is a measured coverage result, not volume. X-Rite i1Pro 3 is the named display instrument.

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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3.698Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Factory CalMAN ColorChecker Delta-E 2000 vs P3, before calibration.

PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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Yes8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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100%8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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0.87ms8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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0.65ms8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1,004points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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2,903points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Geekbench 6 scores under current shared chart heading 6.7. Original tested minor version not established. Windows and Dell Optimizer Performance mode.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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16,943points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same current Geekbench 6.7 chart heading, original tested minor unestablished.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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6,972points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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7,047MB/s8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published CDM5/6 Read Seq Q32T1 summary 7047 MB/s, section shows CDM8 image. AS SSD 5083.41 cannot fit integer field.

Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
GTA V	1024	768	Lowest Settings possible	Not available	182
GTA V	1366	768	Normal/Off, 4xAF	Not available	176.1
GTA V	1920	1080	High/On, Advanced Graphics Off, 8xAF, 2xMSAA + FXAA	Not available	103.3
GTA V	1920	1080	Highest, 16xAF, 4xMSAA + FXAA	Not available	45.2
Dota 2 Reborn	1280	720	Min (0/3), fastest	Not available	112.9
Dota 2 Reborn	1366	768	Medium (1/3)	Not available	91.6
Dota 2 Reborn	1920	1080	High (2/3)	Not available	100.2
Dota 2 Reborn	1920	1080	Ultra (3/3), best looking	Not available	96.9
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1280	720	Lite Quality	Not available	131.1
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	Standard Quality	Not available	79.7
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	High Quality	Not available	56.2
X-Plane 11.11	1280	720	Low, fps_test=1	Not available	55.9
X-Plane 11.11	1920	1080	Medium, fps_test=2	Not available	47.6
X-Plane 11.11	1920	1080	High, fps_test=3	Not available	38.8
Strange Brigade	1280	720	Lowest, 1xAF	Not available	359
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Medium, 4xAF, medium AA	Not available	130.5
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	High, 8xAF, high AA	Not available	104
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra, 16xAF, ultra AA	Not available	90.6
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, SMAA	Not available	72.3
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, TAA	Not available	62.3
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, TAA	Not available	55.6
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	54.3
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	80.4
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	65.4
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	56
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	48.7
F1 24	1920	1080	Low, 16xAF, TAA	Not available	142.7
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium, 16xAF, TAA	Not available	135.3
F1 24	1920	1080	High, 16xAF, TAA	Not available	103.4
F1 24	1920	1080	Ultra High, 16xAF, TAA	Not available	36.8
Black Myth: Wukong	1920	1080	Low	TSR 100	47
Black Myth: Wukong	1920	1080	Medium	TSR 100	37
Black Myth: Wukong	1920	1080	High	TSR 100	29
Black Myth: Wukong	1920	1080	Cinematic	TSR 100	16

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact game summary table, Performance mode. Only explicit FSR off and TSR100 stored. Ray tracing/frame generation unstated. Per-game minimum is not a 1% low.

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Performance	Idle	25.8
Performance	Medium load	38
Performance	Max load	48.6
Performance	Gaming	38.1

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Earthworks M23R/Arta at 15 cm. Medium 3DMark06, gaming Cyberpunk Ultra.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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48.6dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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38.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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40.6°C8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Prime95+FurMark surface grid, room 20 C.

Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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39.8°C8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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25.6°C8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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78°C8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Prime95 steady CPU 78 C. Clock narrative 2.2 GHz differs from table 2.1, clock omitted.

CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	10.32

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 10h 19min Wi-Fi run, stored as 10.32 h. Windows VRR enabled. Brightness and battery power mode not explicitly stated.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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10.32h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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10.2W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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62.6W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra, FSR off, 150 nits, AC wall input.

Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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94.6W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published Load Maximum summary 94.6 W, Metrahit Energy. Graph windows reach 96.3/96.5 W and narrative rounds to about 97 W. Store the defined summary reading, not adapter rating.

Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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1.718kg(3.8 lb)8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026

EPEAT

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Gold1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026

Other certifications

RoHS9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 7 October 2026Environment footnote 15 explicitly Apple products comply with European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and amendments, including exemptions. Maker compliance claim, not independent electrical-safety certification.

TÜV Rheinland low blue light, Eyesafe2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026OLED display Eyesafe and setup guide TÜV low blue light.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026US tech-sheet In the Box. Other markets can omit the adapter.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple One-Year Limited Warranty for US Mac hardware, 2022 to present. One year after original retail purchase. Consumer statutory rights and paid AppleCare excluded.

1year8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Review specifications: 12-month US reference warranty.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Mail-in1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026US selected Basic Hardware Service with Mail-In, not the optional paid onsite service.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-max1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptop1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1263194Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

www.delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.external2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026Official Dell four-page English specification PDF, despite pt-pt URL path. Weight unit typo is superseded by the setup guide.

Manual

support.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/273Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdf3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dell XPS16 DA16260 Setup and Specifications, publicly mirrored maker PDF. Maker online guide was also opened.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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