Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
44Performance42.4
38.4Display38.4
77.9Battery99.3
93.4Portability51.3
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+42) and performance (+2). Dell XPS 16 (9640) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 51
- 53% lower weight: 1 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 32% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 18.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 78
- 117% higher charging: 130 W vs 60 W
- 91% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 52 Wh
- 22% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16.3 ″+22% |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 100 Wh+91% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 130 W+117% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+53% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+32% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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