Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs HP Envy 16 (2024)
The Verdict
Dell's XPS 14 excels as a premium ultraportable with its 1.74kg chassis, superior 500-nit display brightness, and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with 16GB LPDDR5x RAM. HP's Envy 16 counters with a larger 16-inch 2560x1600 120Hz touchscreen, nearly double the storage (1TB vs 512GB), and a bigger 83Wh battery promising longer endurance. Weight and portability strongly favor the XPS at 600g lighter, though the Envy provides better display real estate for content creators. Both share identical processors and RAM amounts, but differ significantly in priorities: the XPS targets mobile professionals valuing thinness and brightness, while the Envy appeals to those needing screen space and storage. At $299 less, the HP offers compelling value despite inferior battery life claims (10 vs 12 hours). For frequent travelers requiring maximum portability and display quality, the Dell XPS 14 wins. For desk-bound users or those prioritizing screen size and storage, the HP Envy 16 delivers better overall capability.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Dell XPS 14 (9440) if…
- →Striking minimalist CNC aluminum design
- →Optional 3.2K OLED touch display
- →Optional discrete RTX 4050 GPU
Buy the HP Envy 16 (2024) if…
- →Optional NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU for creative and light gaming workloads
- →Excellent 2.5K 120Hz touchscreen display
- →Comprehensive port selection including SD card reader
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Dell XPS 14 (9440)
Pros
- Striking minimalist CNC aluminum design
- Optional 3.2K OLED touch display
- Optional discrete RTX 4050 GPU
- Three Thunderbolt 4 ports plus microSD
- Excellent quad speaker setup
Cons
- No USB-A or HDMI ports
- Capacitive function row lacks tactile feedback
- Seamless haptic touchpad has no visible borders
- Battery life below class-leading ultrabooks
- Premium price for the base configuration
HP Envy 16 (2024)
Pros
- Optional NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU for creative and light gaming workloads
- Excellent 2.5K 120Hz touchscreen display
- Comprehensive port selection including SD card reader
- User-upgradeable RAM and storage
Cons
- Heavy and bulky for daily portability
- Battery life suffers under GPU load
- Fans get loud during intensive workloads
- Bezel design feels dated next to Spectre line
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | HP Envy 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 2.34 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 320.0 x 215.5 x 18.0 mm | 358 x 252 x 19.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours mixed use | Up to 10 hours |
| Capacity | 69.5 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.5 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | IPS touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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