Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
58.6Performance42.4
38.4Display38.4
60Battery99.3
78.6Portability51.3
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+27) and performance (+16). 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 14 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 51
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 35% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 2.13 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 60
- 42% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 30% higher charging: 130 W vs 100 W
- 16% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16.3 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,927+21%Top 30% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,121+25%Top 26% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 100 Wh+42% |
| Charging | 100 W | 130 W+30% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+35% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm+19% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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