47 people are comparing Dell XPS 16 (2026) · MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch right now
ISSUE № 219 · MAY 13, 2026
NEW · 75 films added with full TMDB metadata PLAY · 51 browser games — chess, 2048, snake, more BEST · Hand-picked AI tools updated weekly COMPARE · Phones, laptops, headphones — side by side SWAP · 600+ apps with free open-source alternatives NEW · 75 films added with full TMDB metadata PLAY · 51 browser games — chess, 2048, snake, more BEST · Hand-picked AI tools updated weekly COMPARE · Phones, laptops, headphones — side by side SWAP · 600+ apps with free open-source alternatives
Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

Compare
anything.

A laboratory-grade side-by-side that scores phones, laptops and headphones on the things buyers actually feel — not the spec-sheet poetry manufacturers print on the box.

1,284
Devices benchmarked
38
Lab metrics per unit
94%
Reader trust score
0
Affiliate sponsorships
Side-by-side index Live catalogue Catalogue live
VS

The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Dell · 2026 Worth a look
Dell XPS 16 (2026)

Dell XPS 16 (2026)

Power Meets Elegance: The Ultimate 16-Inch Laptop

9.3/10
From
$2,299
Apple · 2026 PixlRun pick
MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch

MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch

Unleash pro power in the ultimate 16-inch machine

9.5/10
From
$2,499

Where each one wins.

Six pillars tailored to Laptop reviews — scored independently in our Victoria, BC lab. Bars animate to live values when in view.

Performance

Apple +0.2
Dell9.4
Apple9.6

Battery

Apple +0.9
Dell8.6
Apple9.5

Display

Dell9.4
Apple9.4

Keyboard

Apple +0.6
Dell8.8
Apple9.4

Build

Apple +0.5
Dell9.2
Apple9.7

Value

Dell8.8
Apple8.8

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

PERFORMANCE BATTERY DISPLAY KEYBOARD BUILD VALUE
Dell XPS 16 (2026) MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch
Score gap
+2.2%
MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch vs Dell XPS 16 (2026) — composite lab score difference.
Battery
99.5Wh vs 100Wh, up to 24 hours video playback
Dell XPS 16 (2026) / MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch
Display
16.3in 4K OLED 120Hz HDR500 vs 16.2in Liquid Retina XDR, 3456×2234, 120Hz ProMotion
Dell XPS 16 (2026) / MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch
Weight
1.89 kg (4.17 lbs) vs 2.14 kg (4.72 lbs)
Dell XPS 16 (2026) / MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

Display
Display16.3in 4K OLED 120Hz HDR500
Display16.2in Liquid Retina XDR, 3456×2234, 120Hz ProMotion
Resolution3840 x 2400 (16:10)
Resolution
Brightness500 nits peak (HDR), 1600 nits peak HDR
Brightness
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 285H (Arrow Lake)
ProcessorApple M5 Pro (14-core CPU, 20-core GPU)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7
GPU
RAM32GB LPDDR5X 8533MHz
RAM24GB / 48GB Unified Memory
Storage1TB PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD
Storage512GB / 1TB / 2TB / 4TB SSD
Camera
Webcam9MP IR + AI noise cancellation
Webcam12MP Center Stage Ultra Wide
Battery & Charging
Battery99.5Wh
Battery100Wh, up to 24 hours video playback
Battery LifeUp to 22 hours (local video)
Battery Life
Charging140W USB-C PD (GaN charger included)
Charging140W MagSafe 3, USB-C PD supported
Body & Build
Weight1.89 kg (4.17 lbs)
Weight2.14 kg (4.72 lbs)
Dimensions356.5 x 243.5 x 16.8 mm
Dimensions355.7 × 248.1 × 16.8 mm
Build MaterialCNC machined aluminum, carbon fiber palm rest
Build Material
General
Ports3x Thunderbolt 5, 1x USB-A 3.2, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio
Ports3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SD Card, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
WirelessWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
Operating System
KeyboardBacklit 4-zone RGB, 1.3mm travel, haptic touchpad
KeyboardMagic Keyboard with Touch ID, backlit
OS
OSmacOS Sequoia 16

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

Dell XPS 16 (2026)

What you'll love

Power Meets Elegance: The Ultimate 16-Inch Laptop

  • Stunning 4K OLED display with 120Hz refresh, Exceptional Intel Core Ultra 9 performance, Premium all-day battery life, Sleek thin-and-light premium build

Watch out for

  • Premium price point, Limited port selection, Gets warm under heavy sustained loads
MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch

What you'll love

Unleash pro power in the ultimate 16-inch machine

  • M5 Pro chip delivers unprecedented performance, Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, All-day and beyond battery life, Premium all-aluminum unibody design

Watch out for

  • Premium price tag limits accessibility, Limited port selection without hub, Runs warm under sustained workloads

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

If you want the higher overall score, get the MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch.

MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch takes the overall win at 9.5/10. Dell XPS 16 (2026): Power Meets Elegance: The Ultimate 16-Inch Laptop. MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch: Unleash pro power in the ultimate 16-inch machine.

See MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch review See Dell XPS 16 (2026)
PixlRun Lab Score
Composite · 14-day test cycle
Dell XPS 16 (2026)9.3
MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch9.5
Margin+0.2
ConfidenceModerate

Also worth a look.

Comparisons people who landed here also ran in the last 30 days.

Pixel 8 Pro · S24 Ultra
PHONES
8.8 vs 9.4 Compare
MacBook Air M3 · XPS 13
LAPTOPS
9.3 vs 8.1 Compare
AirPods Pro 2 · Sony WF-1000XM5
EARBUDS
9.0 vs 9.2 Compare
Press V for verdict-only view ×
Share this comparison