Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
41.5Performance42.4
23.3Display38.4
65.7Battery99.3
56.6Portability51.3
3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)6 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+15). 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 portability score: 57 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,449 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 66
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | IPS (4K OLED touch 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 10% | 2,418+4%Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 36% | 13,656+8%Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+1% | 100 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 130 W | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg+9% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm | 18.7 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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