How do the scores compare?

Chuwi MiniBook X U300 scores 42.4/100 overall; Dell XPS 16 (9640) scores 55.5/100. Chuwi MiniBook X U300 wins 2 individual spec rows, Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins 4.

What are the main differences between the Chuwi MiniBook X U300 and the Dell XPS 16 (9640)?

Chuwi MiniBook X U300 advantages: Stronger portability score: 90 vs 51; 57% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 2.13 kg; Lower launch price: $469 vs $1,899. Dell XPS 16 (9640) advantages: Stronger display score: 38 vs 26; Stronger battery score: 99 vs 20; 261% higher charging: 130 W vs 36 W; 245% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 29 Wh; 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits.

Which is cheaper: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 or Dell XPS 16 (9640)?

Chuwi MiniBook X U300 launched cheaper at $469, versus $1,899 for the Dell XPS 16 (9640).

Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)

CHUWI

Chuwi MiniBook X U300

$469

WINNER

Dell

Dell XPS 16 (9640)

$1,899

44Performance42.4

25.7Display38.4

20Battery99.3

89.7Portability51.3

2 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3004 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)

InnoReviews verdict

Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+79) 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 portability score: 90 vs 51
57% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 2.13 kg
Lower launch price: $469 vs $1,899

Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)

Stronger display score: 38 vs 26
Stronger battery score: 99 vs 20
261% higher charging: 130 W vs 36 W
245% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 29 Wh
67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits

Display

Display comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Chuwi MiniBook X U300	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Screen size	10.5 ″	16.3 ″+55%
Panel type	IPS LCD (touchscreen)	IPS (4K OLED touch optional)
Resolution	1920x1200	1920x1200
Refresh rate	—	120 Hz
Peak brightness	300 nits	500 nits+67%

Performance

Performance comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Chuwi MiniBook X U300	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Processor	Intel Processor U300	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)	Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional)
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered)
Storage	512 GB	512 GB
Storage type	PCIe SSD	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Chuwi MiniBook X U300	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,418Bottom 22%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	13,656Top 47%

Battery

Battery comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Chuwi MiniBook X U300	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Capacity	29 Wh	100 Wh+245%
Charging	36 W	130 W+261%

Design

Design comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Chuwi MiniBook X U300	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Weight	0.92 kg+57%	2.13 kg
Thickness	17.2 mm+8%	18.7 mm
Material	Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy	CNC aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Chuwi MiniBook X U300	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
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 (power button), IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Chuwi MiniBook X U300	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Operating system	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home

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