ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
62.7Performance42.4
55Display38.4
86.7Battery99.3
50.3Portability51.3
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.8 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and display (+17). 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 F16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 115% higher charging: 280 W vs 130 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| 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 | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/24T, up to 5.4GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 115W (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 | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Charging | 280 W+115% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.13 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+4% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, MIL-STD-810H tested | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 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 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera with Windows Hello face recognition | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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