Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
41.4Performance42.4
31.8Display38.4
65Battery99.3
71.1Portability51.3
3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+7). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 51
- 27% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,728 vs 2,418
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 65
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 55% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 64 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16.3 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+13%Top 50% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 13,656+23%Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 100 Wh+55% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+27% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+9% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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