Asus Vivobook 14 vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
30.7Performance42.4
21.6Display38.4
22.7Battery99.3
74.3Portability51.3
2 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 146 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 34.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+77) and display (+17). Asus Vivobook 14 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 14
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 51
- 34% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.13 kg
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 23
- 189% higher charging: 130 W vs 45 W
- 137% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 42 Wh
Display
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16.3 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 42 Wh | 100 Wh+137% |
| Charging | 45 W | 130 W+189% |
Design
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+34% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+4% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Plastic | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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