Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
42.9Performance42.4
31.8Display38.4
52Battery99.3
61.4Portability51.3
4 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+47) and display (+7). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,763 vs 2,418
- 12% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.13 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 52
- 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 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | 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 | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+14%Top 48% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 13,656+26%Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 100 Wh+55% |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg+12% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+9% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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