Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
The Verdict
Both laptops share the same Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and 16GB RAM, but diverge significantly in display and form factor. Dell's XPS 14 prioritizes portability at 1.74kg with a crisp 1920x1200 IPS panel and superior Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, plus SD card support for content creators. HP's Spectre x360 16 counters with a larger 16-inch OLED touchscreen at 2880x1800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, delivering exceptional visual quality for multimedia work, though its 2.19kg weight and thicker 19.5mm profile reduce mobility. Storage favors HP with 1TB versus Dell's 512GB. Battery life matches at 12 hours. Port selection slightly favors Dell with Thunderbolt 3 and SD card reader. Choose the XPS 14 for travel and creative work requiring card reader access; select the Spectre x360 16 if you prioritize display quality and screen real estate for design, video editing, or entertainment.
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 Spectre x360 16 (2024) if…
- →Gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh
- →Premium gem-cut aluminum design with 360-degree hinge
- →Excellent 9 MP webcam with auto-framing
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 Spectre x360 16 (2024)
Pros
- Gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh
- Premium gem-cut aluminum design with 360-degree hinge
- Excellent 9 MP webcam with auto-framing
- Includes Thunderbolt 4 plus HDMI and full-size USB-A
Cons
- Heavy at over 2.1 kg for a convertible
- Battery life modest given the 83 Wh capacity
- Premium price for the configuration
- Limited discrete GPU options for creative pros
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 2.19 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | CNC aluminum |
| Dimensions | 320.0 x 215.5 x 18.0 mm | 357 x 248 x 19.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours mixed use | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 69.5 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.5 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | OLED touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 |
| 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 LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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