Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14
42.4Performance39.9
38.4Display38.4
99.3Battery59.2
51.3Portability87.9
5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 52.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and performance (+3). Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 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 59
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 58% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 16% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 51
- 42% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 11.6 mm vs 18.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,449 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418+4%Bottom 22% | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656+8%Top 47% | 12,600Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+58% | 63 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 12 h |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.23 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 11.6 mm+38% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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