Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
41.5Performance39.9
23.3Display38.4
65.7Battery54.1
56.6Portability65.8
4 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (9440) wins this laptop face-off, 47.3 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and portability (+9). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 54
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 44% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 30% higher charging: 130 W vs 100 W
- 10% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.5 ″
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 57
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 13% lower weight: 1.68 kg vs 1.94 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330 | 2,330 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600 | 12,600 |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+44% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 10 h |
| Charging | 130 W+30% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg | 1.68 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm | 18 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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