Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
42.4Performancespec-based50.9
77.2Graphics87.6
38.4Displayspec-based53.8
99.3Batteryspec-based73.3
51.3Portabilityspec-based37
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)6 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 (9640) scores 58.4 against 58.4 for MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- 27% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 25.6 mm
- 24% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 12% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 447 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 77
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 85% higher charging: 240 W vs 130 W
- 66% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 13,644 vs 8,204
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+2% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+12% | 447 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 |
| 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) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 15% | 2,732+13%Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656Top 50% | 15,982+17%Top 33% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 8,204Bottom 7% | 13,644+66%Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+24% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W | 240 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg+7% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm+27% | 25.6 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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