Dell XPS 13 (2025) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Both Dell XPS models target premium ultrabook buyers but serve different needs. Dell XPS 13 (2025) excels with its stunning 13.4-inch OLED display (2560x1600, 400 nits) and exceptional portability at 2.6 lbs, paired with Intel Core Ultra 7 265V and 16GB LPDDR5X RAM. Battery life reaches 14 hours on the 55Wh cell. XPS 16 (9640) offers a larger 16.3-inch IPS display (1920x1200, 500 nits) with more processing muscle via Core Ultra 7 155H's 16 cores, plus a bigger 99.5Wh battery and expandable storage. However, XPS 16 weighs 4.7 lbs and costs $600 more. Choose XPS 13 for travel and screen quality; select XPS 16 if you need multitasking horsepower and workspace. The 13's OLED panel and lighter weight justify its premium positioning for mobile professionals.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1.17 kg) | 2.13 kg |
| Material | Aluminum and woven glass fiber | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber |
| Dimensions | 11.63 x 7.84 x 0.57 inches | 358.1 x 240.1 x 18.7 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | — |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 3 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours | Up to 13 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 99.5 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.4 inches | 16.3 inches |
| Type | OLED | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8 cores (4P + 4E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 265V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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Pros & Cons
Dell XPS 13 (2025)
Pros
- 13.4-inch OLED display with perfect blacks and vivid color
- Intel Core Ultra 7 with NPU for Copilot+ features
- Incredibly light at 2.6 lbs in a premium aluminum body
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-speed peripherals
- Near-borderless InfinityEdge display maximizes screen-to-body ratio
Cons
- Only two USB-C ports — no USB-A, HDMI, or SD card slot
- 60Hz OLED limits smooth scrolling
- Keyboard has controversial zero-travel function row
- Fan noise is noticeable under sustained load
Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Pros
- Premium CNC aluminum chassis with edge-to-edge keyboard
- Optional 4K OLED touch display available
- Powerful Core Ultra and RTX 4050-4070 GPU options
- Large 99.5 Wh battery
- Three Thunderbolt 4 ports
Cons
- No USB-A, HDMI, or SD card slot
- Capacitive touch function row is divisive
- Invisible haptic trackpad takes adjustment
- Heavy and runs hot under load
- Mediocre battery life with discrete GPU
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