ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
49.3Performance42.4
55Display38.4
86.7Battery99.3
42.5Portability51.3
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and performance (+7). Dell XPS 16 (9640) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 115% higher charging: 280 W vs 130 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 43
- 15% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 22.1 mm
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Charging | 280 W+115% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 2.13 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 18.7 mm+15% |
| Material | — | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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