Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
42.4Performance55.7
38.4Display52.2
99.3Battery93.6
51.3Portability37.2
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)5 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and performance (+13). Dell XPS 16 (9640) 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 battery score: 99 vs 94
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 37
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 15% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 22 mm
- 13% lower weight: 2.13 kg vs 2.45 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,899 vs $3,000
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 38
- 115% higher charging: 280 W vs 130 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+2% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | 2,964+23%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656Top 47% | 17,559+29%Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+5% | 95 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W | 280 W+115% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg+13% | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm+15% | 22 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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