ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
48.5Performance42.4
41.5Display38.4
64Battery99.3
69.8Portability51.3
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35). ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 54% higher charging: 200 W vs 130 W
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 64
- 36% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 73 Wh
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 16% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16.3 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846+18%Top 39% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799+1%Top 45% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 100 Wh+36% |
| Charging | 200 W+54% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+31% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 18.7 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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