Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
42.4Performance41.5
38.4Display24.9
99.3Battery79.8
51.3Portability76
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)5 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and display (+14). LG Gram 17 (2025) 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 25
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 80
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 37% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.13 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″ | 17 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | 2,640+9%Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656+28%Top 47% | 10,700Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+29% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.35 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 17.8 mm+5% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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