Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
42.4Performance50.9
38.4Display38.4
99.3Battery50.9
51.3Portability80
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) 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 51
- 117% higher charging: 130 W vs 60 W
- 63% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 61 Wh
- 21% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 51
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 39% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.13 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+21% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | 2,790+15%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656+4%Top 47% | 13,100Bottom 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+63% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 130 W+117% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.3 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 15.9 mm+15% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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