Key Takeaways
1. Dell has discontinued the XPS branding and introduced the Dell 16 Premium to replace the XPS 16.
2. The Dell 16 Premium offers display options of a 4K OLED or a 2K IPS LCD, both supporting refresh rates from 30 Hz to 120 Hz.
3. It features powerful Intel Core Ultra CPUs and Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs, with the RTX 5060 currently available for purchase.
4. Memory options include up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and a maximum of 4 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, with connectivity options including Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
5. The Dell 16 Premium has limited I/O options and is priced starting at $2,699.99 for the RTX 5060 model.
After discontinuing the XPS 15 at CES 2024 and introducing the XPS 16, Dell has decided to completely retire the XPS branding this year. The new Dell 16 Premium now takes the place of the XPS 16. In contrast to the Dell 14 Premium, which oddly did not feature an RTX 50 series GPU, the Dell 16 Premium is equipped with the latest components from Intel and Nvidia.
Display Options
Similar to its predecessor, the Dell 16 Premium allows you to choose between a 4K (3,840 x 2,400) OLED display or a 2K (1,920 x 1,200) IPS LCD display. Both screens support a refresh rate that goes from 30 Hz to 120 Hz. The laptop is powered by a 99.9 Wh battery, and Dell provides a 130-watt charger in the box, no matter which hardware configuration you choose.
Performance Specs
For processing power, the Dell 16 Premium features Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, Core Ultra 7 265H, and Core Ultra 9 285H Arrow Lake CPUs. These can be combined with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5050 (45 Watts), RTX 5060 (45 Watts), and RTX 5070 (55 Watts) laptop GPUs. If users don’t need a dedicated GPU, they can select an Intel Arc 140T. However, only the RTX 5060 model is available for purchase right now, while the other options are anticipated to be released later.
Memory and Storage
The memory options for the Dell 16 Premium include up to 64 GB of DDR5-7647 or DDR5-8400 RAM. It’s important to note that the 64 GB DDR5-8400 configuration is only compatible with a dedicated GPU. Additionally, you can equip it with a maximum of a 4 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD. For connectivity, the device features Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, along with a 1080p webcam that supports Windows Hello.
I/O and Pricing
Once again, Dell doesn’t provide a wide range of I/O options. The models with RTX 5060/5050 are limited to three Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, while the RTX 5070 variant is equipped with three Thunderbolt 5.0 ports. Fortunately, there’s a microSDXC card slot and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The Dell 16 Premium, specifically the RTX 5060 model, is currently on sale starting at $2,699.99.