Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
42.4Performance65.6
38.4Display55.5
99.3Battery98.7
51.3Portability20
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)7 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and display (+17). 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 portability score: 51 vs 20
- 33% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 31% lower weight: 2.13 kg vs 3.1 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,899 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- 208% higher charging: 400 W vs 130 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″ | 18 ″+10% |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| 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 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | 3,127+29%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656Top 47% | 20,220+48%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+1% | 99 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W | 400 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg+31% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm+33% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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