Chuwi NeoBook Plus vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
44Performance42.4
20Display38.4
42.7Battery99.3
72Portability51.3
2 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook Plus4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 42.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and display (+18). Chuwi NeoBook Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook Plus
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 51
- 30% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.13 kg
- Lower launch price: $539 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 20
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 43
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 75% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 57 Wh
Display
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16.3 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | — | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 100 Wh+75% |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+30% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+7% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy (top cover) | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 3x USB-A, HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 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 | 720p HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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