Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
58.1Performance42.4
38.4Display38.4
60Battery99.3
67.5Portability51.3
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 (2026) scores 55.3 against 55.5 for Dell XPS 16 (9640). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 16 (9640) edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 51
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 13,656
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
- Lower launch price: $1,899 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (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 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+20%Top 32% | 2,418Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+24%Top 26% | 13,656Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 100 Wh+42% |
| Charging | 100 W | 130 W+30% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+18% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+18% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (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 | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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