Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs HP Victus 16 (2024)
42.4Performance42.1
38.4Display35.3
99.3Battery42.9
51.3Portability38.5
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)3 spec wins — HP Victus 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+56) and portability (+13). HP Victus 16 (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 display score: 38 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 39
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 42% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the HP Victus 16 (2024)
- 54% higher charging: 200 W vs 130 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,149 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+1% | 16.1 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | 2,600+8%Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656+11%Top 47% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+42% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 130 W | 200 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg+9% | 2.34 kg |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm+20% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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