Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
42.4Performance42.4
38.4Display38.4
99.3Battery68
51.3Portability62.4
3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31). Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra 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 68
- 31% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 76 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,899 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
- Stronger portability score: 62 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 13% lower weight: 1.86 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 16.5 mm vs 18.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+2% | 16 ″ |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,418Bottom 22% | 2,436+1%Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,656+9%Top 47% | 12,517Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+31% | 76 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W | 140 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.86 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 16.5 mm+12% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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