How do the scores compare?

Dell XPS 14 (9440) scores 47.3/100 overall; Dell XPS 16 (9640) scores 55.5/100. Dell XPS 14 (9440) wins 2 individual spec rows, Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins 5.

What are the main differences between the Dell XPS 14 (9440) and the Dell XPS 16 (9640)?

Dell XPS 14 (9440) advantages: Stronger portability score: 66 vs 51; 21% lower weight: 1.68 kg vs 2.13 kg; Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,899. Dell XPS 16 (9640) advantages: Stronger battery score: 99 vs 54; 43% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 70 Wh; 30% higher charging: 130 W vs 100 W; 12% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14.5 ″.

Which is cheaper: Dell XPS 14 (9440) or Dell XPS 16 (9640)?

Dell XPS 14 (9440) launched cheaper at $1,499, versus $1,899 for the Dell XPS 16 (9640).

Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)

Dell

Dell XPS 14 (9440)

$1,499

WINNER

Dell

Dell XPS 16 (9640)

$1,899

39.9Performance42.4

38.4Display38.4

54.1Battery99.3

65.8Portability51.3

2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)

InnoReviews verdict

Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and performance (+3). 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 (9440)

Stronger portability score: 66 vs 51
21% lower weight: 1.68 kg vs 2.13 kg
Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,899

Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)

Stronger battery score: 99 vs 54
43% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 70 Wh
30% higher charging: 130 W vs 100 W
12% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14.5 ″

Display

Display comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Screen size	14.5 ″	16.3 ″+12%
Panel type	IPS (3.2K OLED optional)	IPS (4K OLED touch optional)
Resolution	1920x1200	1920x1200
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	500 nits	500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Graphics	Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional)	Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional)
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X-6400	LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered)
Storage	512 GB	512 GB
Storage type	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,330Bottom 10%	2,418+4%Bottom 22%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	12,600Bottom 36%	13,656+8%Top 47%

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Capacity	70 Wh	100 Wh+43%
Web browsing endurance	10 h	—
Charging	100 W	130 W+30%

Design

Design comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Weight	1.68 kg+21%	2.13 kg
Thickness	18 mm+4%	18.7 mm
Material	CNC aluminum	CNC aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Ports	3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm	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

Software comparison: Dell XPS 14 (9440) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Spec	Dell XPS 14 (9440)	Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 11 Home

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