ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
45Performance42.4
38.3Display38.4
54.3Battery99.3
44.2Portability51.3
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)6 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and portability (+7). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 A15 (2024)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 85% higher charging: 240 W vs 130 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,650 vs 2,418
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 44
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 17% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 22.4 mm
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16.3 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+10%Bottom 45% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800Bottom 43% | 13,656+7%Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+85% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.13 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 18.7 mm+17% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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