ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 vs Dell XPS 15
ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 (#2, best premium) vs Dell XPS 15 (#3): in our Graphic Design Laptops scoring the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 totals 9/10 and the Dell XPS 15 8.9/10, the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 leading on Performance and Display Quality and the Dell XPS 15 on Portability and Build Quality.
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Side by side
| ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 | Dell XPS 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2299 | $1799 |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| RAM | 32GB - 64GB | 16GB - 64GB |
| Storage | 1TB - 2TB SSD | 512GB - 1TB SSD |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 4070 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 |
| Display | 16" 4K OLED 3840x2400 | 15.6" OLED 3.5K 3456x2160 |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs | 4.2 lbs |
| Battery | Up to 9 hours | Up to 13 hours |
How they differ in real use
Built from our graphic design laptops scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 and the Dell XPS 15 made our Top 5 Graphic Design Laptops, at #2 (best premium) and #3. The ProArt Studiobook is the best Windows pick for heavier creative work because it combines an OLED display, RTX graphics, and creator-focused controls. The XPS 15 remains a polished Windows creator laptop with a strong OLED option and premium chassis, though its older platform keeps it behind the ProArt for demanding workloads.
We score graphic design laptops on Display Quality (35%), Performance (30%), Build Quality (15%), Portability (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 totals 9 out of 10 and the Dell XPS 15 8.9. The widest gap is Performance, where the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 scores 9.5 against 8.5 for the Dell XPS 15 — cPU, GPU, RAM. Portability also separates them: 8 for the Dell XPS 15 versus 6 for the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16. The Dell XPS 15 claws back ground on Build Quality.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: CPU — Intel Core i9-13980HX on the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 versus Intel Core i7-13700H on the Dell XPS 15; RAM — 32GB - 64GB on the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 versus 16GB - 64GB on the Dell XPS 15; Storage — 1TB - 2TB SSD on the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 versus 512GB - 1TB SSD on the Dell XPS 15; Display — 16" 4K OLED 3840x2400 on the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 versus 15.6" OLED 3.5K 3456x2160 on the Dell XPS 15; Weight — 5.3 lbs on the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 versus 4.2 lbs on the Dell XPS 15; Battery — Up to 9 hours on the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 versus Up to 13 hours on the Dell XPS 15. They match on Operating System and GPU.
Pricing as of July 5, 2026: $2,299 for the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 and $1,799 for the Dell XPS 15, a $500 difference in the Dell XPS 15's favor. Owners praise the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 for studio-grade OLED and ASUS Dial controller; the most common complaint is expensive. Owners praise the Dell XPS 15 for gorgeous OLED display and powerful Intel/NVIDIA specs; the most common complaint is webcam placement.
ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16
- Studio-grade OLED
- ASUS Dial controller
- Powerful specs
- Color-accurate
- Expensive
- Heavier than competition
- Bulky charger
Dell XPS 15
- Gorgeous OLED display
- Powerful Intel/NVIDIA specs
- Premium build quality
- Great keyboard
- Webcam placement
- Can run hot
- Expensive
Which should you buy?
The ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 is the better fit for professional video editors and 3D artists — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Performance and Display Quality. The Dell XPS 15 is the better fit for windows creators and photographers, and the stronger choice if Portability and Build Quality matter more to you than the overall score. If the $500 saving matters more than Performance, the Dell XPS 15 is the better value. The ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 is a poor fit for budget creatives; the Dell XPS 15 is a poor fit for budget shoppers.
Choose the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 if
- Professional video editors
- 3D artists
- Color-critical work
Skip it if
- Budget creatives
- Portability seekers
Choose the Dell XPS 15 if
- Windows creators
- Photographers
- Video editors
Skip it if
- Budget shoppers
- Heavy gamers
Common questions
Is the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 better than the Dell XPS 15?
In our Graphic Design Laptops ranking the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 scores higher overall, 9 to 8.9, with the biggest advantage in Performance. The Dell XPS 15 is stronger on Portability and Build Quality, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 cost than the Dell XPS 15?
$500 more as of July 5, 2026: $2,299 for the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 against $1,799 for the Dell XPS 15. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Performance — 9.5 versus 8.5 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 and the Dell XPS 15?
The headline spec difference is CPU: Intel Core i9-13980HX on the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 versus Intel Core i7-13700H on the Dell XPS 15. In use, the gap that matters most is Performance (9.5 vs 8.5 in our scoring): cPU, GPU, RAM.