Dell XPS 13 (9350) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
45.6Performance42.4
38.4Display38.4
67.6Battery99.3
84.5Portability51.3
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (9350) scores 55.6 against 55.5 for Dell XPS 16 (9640). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 13 (9350) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9350)
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 51
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 45% lower weight: 1.18 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 18.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,649 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 68
- 117% higher charging: 130 W vs 60 W
- 81% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 22% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 13.4 ″
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,656 vs 11,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16.3 ″+22% |
| Panel type | IPS (InfinityEdge) | 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 (9350) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | 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 (9350) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,730+13%Bottom 41% | 2,418Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,200Bottom 25% | 13,656+22%Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 100 Wh+81% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 130 W+117% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.18 kg+45% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm+18% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (9350) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 | 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 (9350) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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