Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
42.4Performance61.1
38.4Display44.9
99.3Battery78.5
51.3Portability75.9
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+25) and performance (+19). 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 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 79
- 34% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 74 Wh
- 30% higher charging: 130 W vs 100 W
- 21% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 51
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+21% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | 2,952+22%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656Top 47% | 14,965+10%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+34% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 130 W+30% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.44 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 15.9 mm+15% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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