Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
42.4Performance46.1
38.4Display35.1
99.3Battery52
51.3Portability71.9
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+47) and display (+3). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 52
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 55% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 34% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,894 vs 2,418
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | 2,894+20%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656+14%Top 47% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+55% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.4 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm+5% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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