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Dell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260

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XPS 16 (2026) DA16260

Released January 2026.6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 5 October 2026Corroborative pre-certified DA16260 X7/64 GB/6.4 MP touch listing: Date Available On Market 2026-01-27. Direct February retrospective retail source establishes late January availability. No registry hardware values copied. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Screen size
16in
Processor
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
GPU
Intel Arc B390
Weight (published)
1.65kg

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Ports

  • 3 USB-C
  • 3.5 mm audio

All specs

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General

Series
XPS1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026
Model numbers
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
Not available
Announced
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
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026
Colours
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
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
Clamshell1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026

Chassis

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
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)
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
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
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
Not available
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Not available

Display

Screen size
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
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
235.8ppi
Panel type
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
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Panel part number
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 surface
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
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
Not available
Refresh rate modes
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)VRR
32002000120Yes
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
Adaptive sync
Not available
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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)
Not available
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
sRGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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)
Not available
HDR certification
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 calibrated
Not available
Second display
Not available

Processor

Processor
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
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 configuration
Core typeCountBase clock (GHz)Max clock (GHz)
Performance41.94.8
Efficiency81.53.5
Low-power efficiency41.53.3
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
16
Cores labelled performance
4
Cores labelled efficiency
12
Threads
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
4.8GHz
L3 cache
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.
Process
Not available
Sustained CPU power (configured)
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)
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 power
Not available
NPU performance
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

Discrete GPU
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
Not available
GPU brand
Not available
VRAM
Not available
Max GPU power (TGP)
Not available
Dynamic Boost
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
GPU switching
Not available
Integrated GPU
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

Installed RAM
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
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 speed
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 channels
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 upgrade
Soldered3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Memory slots
Not available
RAM slots
Not available
Free RAM slots
Not available
Maximum supported RAM
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

Installed storage
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
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 generation
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 slots
Form factorInterfacePCIe generationPCIe lanesCountOccupied
M.2 2280PCIe NVMe541Yes
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.
M.2 slots
1
Free storage slots
0
Maximum slot PCIe generation
5

Ports

Ports
TypeCountSideMaximum data rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt ModeMaximum peripheral power (W)
USB-C2Left40Thunderbolt 4Yes15
USB-C1Right40Thunderbolt 4Yes15
3.5 mm audio1RightNot availableNot availableNot availableNot 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
3
Thunderbolt
Yes
Highest HDMI version
Not available
Card reader
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available

Wireless

Wi-Fi
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 bands
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
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
Bluetooth
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
Not available

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard layouts
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
Not available
Keyboard backlight
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.
Numpad
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 travel
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 stick
Not available
Touchpad size
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 mechanism
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

Webcam
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 login
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
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
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 power
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
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
Microphones
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

Battery energy
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 life
Use caseHours (h)
Video streaming20
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 output
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 connector
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)
Not available

Cooling

Fans
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 chamber
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 metal
Not available
Power modes
Not available

Security

Fingerprint
Not available
TPM
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
Not available
Security lock slot
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

Operating system
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
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 until
Not available

Measured display

Brightness (measured, centre)
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)
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)
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
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)
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)
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)
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 found
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)
Not available
PWM at or below brightness
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)
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)
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

Cinebench 2024 single-core
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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-core
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-core
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 graphics
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 Nomad
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
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 rates
GameWidth (px)Height (px)PresetUpscalingAverage FPS
GTA V1024768Lowest Settings possibleNot available182
GTA V1366768Normal/Off, 4xAFNot available176.1
GTA V19201080High/On, Advanced Graphics Off, 8xAF, 2xMSAA + FXAANot available103.3
GTA V19201080Highest, 16xAF, 4xMSAA + FXAANot available45.2
Dota 2 Reborn1280720Min (0/3), fastestNot available112.9
Dota 2 Reborn1366768Medium (1/3)Not available91.6
Dota 2 Reborn19201080High (2/3)Not available100.2
Dota 2 Reborn19201080Ultra (3/3), best lookingNot available96.9
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark1280720Lite QualityNot available131.1
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark19201080Standard QualityNot available79.7
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark19201080High QualityNot available56.2
X-Plane 11.111280720Low, fps_test=1Not available55.9
X-Plane 11.1119201080Medium, fps_test=2Not available47.6
X-Plane 11.1119201080High, fps_test=3Not available38.8
Strange Brigade1280720Lowest, 1xAFNot available359
Strange Brigade19201080Medium, 4xAF, medium AANot available130.5
Strange Brigade19201080High, 8xAF, high AANot available104
Strange Brigade19201080Ultra, 16xAF, ultra AANot available90.6
Baldur's Gate 319201080Low, SMAANot available72.3
Baldur's Gate 319201080Medium, TAANot available62.3
Baldur's Gate 319201080High, TAANot available55.6
Baldur's Gate 319201080Ultra, TAANot available54.3
Cyberpunk 207719201080LowFSR off80.4
Cyberpunk 207719201080MediumFSR off65.4
Cyberpunk 207719201080HighFSR off56
Cyberpunk 207719201080UltraFSR off48.7
F1 2419201080Low, 16xAF, TAANot available142.7
F1 2419201080Medium, 16xAF, TAANot available135.3
F1 2419201080High, 16xAF, TAANot available103.4
F1 2419201080Ultra High, 16xAF, TAANot available36.8
Black Myth: Wukong19201080LowTSR 10047
Black Myth: Wukong19201080MediumTSR 10037
Black Myth: Wukong19201080HighTSR 10029
Black Myth: Wukong19201080CinematicTSR 10016
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

Fan noise per mode
Power modeLoadNoise (dB(A))
PerformanceIdle25.8
PerformanceMedium load38
PerformanceMax load48.6
PerformanceGaming38.1
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 noise
48.6dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming
38.1dB(A)
Top surface under load
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 load
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 load
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 test
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 test
Not available
GPU temperature while gaming
Not available

Measured battery and power

Battery runtime per test
TestHours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing10.32
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 runtime
10.32h
Video runtime
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Power draw idle
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 gaming
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 max
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)
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
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

Intel Evo
Not available
Copilot+ PC
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026
Colour certifications
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026
EPEAT
Gold1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-16-laptop-2026/spd/xps-da16260-laptopRead 8 October 2026
Other certifications
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.

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Power adapter included
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Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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 service
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.

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