Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
58.6Performance39.9
38.4Display38.4
60Battery54.1
78.6Portability65.8
7 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)1 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and portability (+13). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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 14 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 66
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,050
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,927+26%Top 45% | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,121+36%Top 36% | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+1% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+18% | 1.68 kg |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm+16% | 18 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello facial recognition | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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