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Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Dell XPS Googlebook

WINNER
Dell XPS 16 (9640)
55.5Inno Score
VS
Dell XPS Googlebook
53.7Inno Score
42.4Performance44
38.4Display38.4
99.3Battery—
51.3Portability93.7
1 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)2 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook

InnoReviews verdict

Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 53.7. Dell XPS Googlebook 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 16 (9640)

  • 25% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 13 ″

Reasons to pick the Dell XPS Googlebook

  • Stronger portability score: 94 vs 51
  • 54% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.13 kg
  • 32% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 18.7 mm
  • Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,899

Display

Display comparison: Dell XPS 16 (9640) versus Dell XPS Googlebook
SpecDell XPS 16 (9640)Dell XPS Googlebook
Screen size16.3 ″+25%13 ″
Panel typeIPS (4K OLED touch optional)—
Resolution1920x12002560x1600
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell XPS 16 (9640) versus Dell XPS Googlebook
SpecDell XPS 16 (9640)Dell XPS Googlebook
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155HQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
GraphicsIntel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional)Qualcomm Adreno
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-6400 (soldered)LPDDR5X
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDNVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell XPS 16 (9640) versus Dell XPS Googlebook
SpecDell XPS 16 (9640)Dell XPS Googlebook
Geekbench 6 (single)2,418Bottom 22%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)13,656Top 47%—

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell XPS 16 (9640) versus Dell XPS Googlebook
SpecDell XPS 16 (9640)Dell XPS Googlebook
Capacity100 Wh—
Charging130 W—

Design

Design comparison: Dell XPS 16 (9640) versus Dell XPS Googlebook
SpecDell XPS 16 (9640)Dell XPS Googlebook
Weight2.13 kg0.99 kg+54%
Thickness18.7 mm12.7 mm+32%
MaterialCNC aluminumMachined aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell XPS 16 (9640) versus Dell XPS Googlebook
SpecDell XPS 16 (9640)Dell XPS Googlebook
Ports3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7—
Bluetooth5.4—
Webcam1080p + IR—
BiometricsFingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint sensor

Software

Software comparison: Dell XPS 16 (9640) versus Dell XPS Googlebook
SpecDell XPS 16 (9640)Dell XPS Googlebook
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeGooglebook OS

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