Acer Googlebook 14 vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
44Performance42.4
38.4Display38.4
77.5Battery99.3
87.5Portability51.3
2 spec wins — Acer Googlebook 142 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+36) and performance (+2). Dell XPS 16 (9640) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Googlebook 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 51
- 46% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 26% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 18.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 78
- 40% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 71 Wh
- 16% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16.3 ″+16% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass) | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 71 Wh | 100 Wh+40% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | — | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.14 kg+46% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+26% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum-magnesium alloy | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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