Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
42.4Performance59.2
38.4Display75.1
99.3Battery78.7
51.3Portability56.9
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)9 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 67.1 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) and performance (+17). 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
- 18% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 84 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 51
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+2% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | 2,935+21%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656Top 47% | 17,431+28%Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+18% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W | 245 W+88% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.98 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 17.9 mm+4% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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