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Title: Dell XPS 16 review: Two steps forward, one step back
Post by: Redaktion on March 20, 2026, 19:22:40
The 2026 XPS 16 makes massive gains in terms of efficiency and design. Nonetheless, some key sacrifices have been made on the way that buyers should be aware of.

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Title: Re: Dell XPS 16 review: Two steps forward, one step back
Post by: M2026 on March 20, 2026, 20:26:22
"very warm under load" (25W CPU!!!!) and 16GB SOLDERED RAM in 2026 and that all only for 1600 = There's nothing in this world that Dell can't "f"up! :)))
Title: Re: Dell XPS 16 review: Two steps forward, one step back
Post by: X on March 20, 2026, 21:03:35
1. Core thermal throttling in 16 inch? Really?

2. xps14 in idle 1.6w/3.7w and 14,5h on wifi. Xps16 from the same company 1.3w/4.5w in idle and 26,5h on wifi. Battery quite the same & CPU probably cannot explain difference. And now - why?