Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
42.4Performance44
38.4Display41.6
99.3Battery71
51.3Portability76.6
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 (9640) scores 55.5 against 55.2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 16 (9640) edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 71
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 84% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 18% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 13.8 ″
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 51
- 37% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,400 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+18% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656Top 47% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+84% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.34 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 17.5 mm+6% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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