ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
49.3Performance39.9
55Display38.4
86.7Battery54.1
42.5Portability65.8
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+17). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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 A16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- 180% higher charging: 280 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 43
- 26% lower weight: 1.68 kg vs 2.27 kg
- 19% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 22.1 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 280 W+180% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.68 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 18 mm+19% |
| Material | — | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 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 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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