Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
42.4Performance44
38.4Display28.6
99.3Battery48.3
51.3Portability77.5
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+51) and display (+10). Samsung Galaxy Book6 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 display score: 38 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 48
- 189% higher charging: 130 W vs 45 W
- 63% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 61 Wh
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 51
- 33% lower weight: 1.43 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 18.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,249 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656Top 47% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+63% | 61 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W+189% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.43 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 14.9 mm+20% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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