Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
47.7Performance42.4
38.4Display38.4
40Battery99.3
84.2Portability51.3
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+59). Dell XPS 13 (9345) 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 (9345)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 51
- 44% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 18.7 mm
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,825 vs 2,418
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 40
- 81% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 22% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16.3 ″+22% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | 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 (9345) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,825+17%Top 42% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,393+5%Top 41% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 100 Wh+81% |
| Charging | — | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+44% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+18% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9345) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | 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 XPS 13 (9345) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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