Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
44Performance39.9
25.7Display38.4
20Battery54.1
89.7Portability65.8
2 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3004 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (9440) wins this laptop face-off, 47.3 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+13). Chuwi MiniBook X U300 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 66
- 45% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 1.68 kg
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 20
- 178% higher charging: 100 W vs 36 W
- 141% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 29 Wh
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.5 ″ | 14.5 ″+38% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen) | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Processor U300 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 29 Wh | 70 Wh+141% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 36 W | 100 W+178% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.92 kg+45% | 1.68 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm+4% | 18 mm |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 2MP | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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