Really, I have both of them (X1 2016) and I prefer the build of the XPS. The X1 has better keyboard, but not by much. The XPS has aluminum on the top and bottom

Really, I have both of them (X1 2016) and I prefer the build of the XPS. The X1 has better keyboard, but not by much. The XPS has aluminum on the top and bottom making it more study and not plastic feeling. I don't baby the XPS as much as the X1 when traveling.