GoKawiilDell XPS 16 4.5 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Stunning OLED screen
Top-tier hardware
4K webcam Cons Few ports available
Price can quickly get expensive. View now at Dell
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I've been eager to get my hands on Dell's 2026 XPS lineup. If you don't know, the series briefly disappeared last year during a rebranding effort that replaced the devices with the "Plus" and "Premium" lines. Customer response wasn't the most positive. Fans wanted the old series and its defining features back. For 2026, Dell delivered.
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I will admit that I was a little jealous when my colleague and ZDNET editor Kyle Kucharski got first dibs when he reviewed the XPS 14 last month. Now I finally have my turn with the Dell XPS 16 -- and it may be my favorite laptop of 2026. This isn't just a return to form; it's an evolution. Dell refined many aspects of its flagship device, making it a strong case for one of the best computers of the year.
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I'm a big fan of the laptop's aesthetics. The Graphite finish wrapping the entire chassis gives Dell's device a smooth, refined look. I simply love the color. It does pick up some fingerprints, but nothing too bad or super distracting.
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