ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
68Performance42.4
55Display38.4
50.7Battery99.3
38.2Portability51.3
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) scores 55.6 against 55.5 for Dell XPS 16 (9640). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 38
- 58% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 30% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 26.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 100 Wh+58% |
| Charging | 150 W+15% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.13 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 18.7 mm+30% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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