Dell XPS 16 (2024) vs HP ZBook Power G11 A (2024)

Despite both being workstation laptops, the Dell XPS 16 (2024) and HP ZBook Power G11 A (2024) offer very different user experiences and have different use cases. The HP is better for design and simulation, while the Dell is better for content creation. The Dell looks and feels like a premium device and is the right choice if aesthetics matter to you. It features outstanding build quality with a sleek design, features up-firing speakers that sound great, and high refresh rate IPS or OLED displays. Both of these displays are suitable for color-critical work in the sRGB and DCI P3 color spaces, respectively. If raw performance is what you're after, get the HP. Not only does it feature NVIDIA Ada Generation discrete GPUs designed for professionals doing graphic design or simulations, but its thermal solution is outstanding. By contrast, the Dell laptop significantly thermal throttles under load despite capping the TGP (total graphics power) of its GeForce RTX discrete GPUs to 50W or 60W, depending on the model.