Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
42.4Performance47.5
38.4Display41.6
99.3Battery78.7
51.3Portability75.1
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)6 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+24) and performance (+5). 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
- 30% higher charging: 130 W vs 100 W
- 18% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 84 Wh
- 16% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 51
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | 2,540+5%Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656+9%Top 47% | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+18% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W+30% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.46 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 16 mm+14% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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