Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
26.6Performance42.4
30.2Display38.4
21.3Battery99.3
66.3Portability51.3
1 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)8 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+78) and performance (+16). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 51
- 24% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.13 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 21
- 159% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,656 vs 5,278
- 143% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 41 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16.3 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | 2,418+13%Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | 13,656+159%Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 100 Wh+143% |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+24% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 18.7 mm+2% |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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