Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
42.4Performance41.9
38.4Display36.7
99.3Battery60
51.3Portability81.6
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)3 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+39) and display (+2). HUAWEI MateBook 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 60
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 42% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 15% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- 11% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 450 nits
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 22% lower thickness: 14.5 mm vs 18.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+15% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+11% | 450 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418+2%Bottom 22% | 2,372Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656+8%Top 47% | 12,643Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+42% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.31 kg+38% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 14.5 mm+22% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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