Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Panasonic Let's note SC7
42.4Performancespec-basedchip55.4
77.2Graphicschip57
38.4Displayspec-based—
99.3Batteryspec-based41.3
51.3Portabilityspec-based86.1
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)2 spec wins — Panasonic Let's note SC7
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 16 (9640) scores 58.4 against 58.4 for Panasonic Let's note SC7. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 16 (9640) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger graphics score: 77 vs 57
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 78% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 56 Wh
- 31% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 12.4 ″
Reasons to pick the Panasonic Let's note SC7
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 57% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 2.13 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Panasonic Let's note SC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+31% | 12.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | FHD+ TFT LCD, 3:2, anti-glare, non-touch |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Panasonic Let's note SC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | Intel integrated graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Panasonic Let's note SC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656Top 50% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 8,204Bottom 7% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Panasonic Let's note SC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+78% | 56 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Panasonic Let's note SC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 0.92 kg+57% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm+6% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Panasonic Let's note SC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, RJ-45 LAN (1000BASE-T), HDMI (4K 144Hz), 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | FHD 1080p (2.07MP) camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Face recognition (Windows Hello); fingerprint reader optional |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Panasonic Let's note SC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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