"The XPS 16 now weighs just 3.65 pounds (or 3.85 if you opt for the heavier LCD display), which is almost a full pound lighter than its predecessor (4.56 pounds). That's a massive drop and it makes this system closer in heft to a 15-inch MacBook Air (3.3 pounds) than a 16-inch MacBook Pro (4.7 pounds), despite the latter being XPS's usual rival."
"For this revamp, Dell didn't stray away from the XPS line's typical mix of glass and aluminum. However, this time around, the company streamlined pretty much everything. It's also noticeably thinner at 0.58 to 0.6 inches (depending on the exact configuration), which is once again a sizable decrease from the previous model (0.75 inches)."
"The one blemish to Dell's crown jewel is some keyboard issues on early units. But make no mistake, the king of laptops is back."
Dell's 2026 XPS 16 redesign represents a major improvement over previous models, featuring a sleek aluminum and glass construction that weighs just 3.65 pounds—nearly a pound lighter than its predecessor. The laptop measures 0.58 to 0.6 inches thick, making it noticeably thinner and more portable. The device retains popular features including up-firing stereo speakers and comprehensive port options with three USB-C jacks supporting Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.1, and power delivery. However, early units exhibit keyboard issues requiring additional tuning. Despite this minor flaw, the XPS 16 reestablishes Dell's position as the leading premium Windows laptop manufacturer after the company reversed its decision to discontinue the XPS brand.
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