Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
42.4Performance32.1
38.4Display23.3
99.3Battery29.3
51.3Portability72.8
7 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+70) and display (+15). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) 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 performance score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 29
- 112% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 47 Wh
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 51
- 33% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.13 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418+8%Bottom 22% | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656+64%Top 47% | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+112% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.42 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 18.6 mm+1% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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