Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
42.4Performance44
38.4Display29.2
99.3Battery64
51.3Portability68.9
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)2 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 49.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+9). Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) 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 29
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 64
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 36% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 73 Wh
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger portability score: 69 vs 51
- 23% lower weight: 1.64 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 16.6 mm vs 18.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,350 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+12% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656Top 47% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+36% | 73 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W+30% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.64 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 16.6 mm+11% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 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), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p 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 Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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