CHUWI UniBook vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
27.7Performance42.4
23.3Display38.4
62Battery99.3
82.4Portability51.3
2 spec wins — CHUWI UniBook9 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 44, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and display (+15). CHUWI UniBook still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the CHUWI UniBook
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 51
- 44% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 18.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 62
- 128% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,656 vs 5,987
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16.3 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,407Bottom 22% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,987Bottom 3% | 13,656+128%Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 100 Wh+86% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.7 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+44% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+12% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum alloy | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (PD 65W, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm audio | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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