Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
39.9Performance47.8
38.4Display41.6
54.1Battery54.2
65.8Portability53.8
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)8 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio wins this laptop face-off, 48.8 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+8) and display (+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 54
- 43% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 7 h
- 16% lower weight: 1.68 kg vs 1.99 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 20 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16 ″+10% |
| Panel type | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330 | 2,450+5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600 | 13,300+6% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 100 Wh+44% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h+43% | 7 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 240 W+140% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.68 kg+16% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+10% | 20 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 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) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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