Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
42.4Performance40.7
38.4Display38.4
99.3Battery59.2
51.3Portability74.5
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)3 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 50.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and performance (+2). HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 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 59
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 46% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 68 Wh
- 16% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14 ″
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,656 vs 12,300
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 32% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 18.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,649 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| 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) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418+5%Bottom 22% | 2,300Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656+11%Top 47% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+46% | 68 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.5 h |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.44 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 16.9 mm+10% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 9MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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