Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
40.4Performance42.4
29.8Display38.4
20Battery99.3
86.4Portability51.3
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+79) and display (+9). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 51
- 46% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,418
- 42% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 32% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 18.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 20
- 550% higher charging: 130 W vs 20 W
- 173% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 37 Wh
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16.3 ″+25% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+46%Top 13% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 13,656+53%Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 100 Wh+173% |
| Charging | 20 W | 130 W+550% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+42% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+32% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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