Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs LG Gram SuperSlim
The Verdict
Both laptops share identical processors and pricing, but diverge significantly in design philosophy. Dell's XPS 14 offers a more compact 14.5-inch IPS display with superior brightness (500 nits vs 400) and includes SD card support, making it better for content creators. LG's Gram SuperSlim weighs merely 0.99kg versus Dell's 1.74kg, featuring a larger 15.6-inch OLED screen with richer colors and deeper blacks. However, the LG's OLED display at 1080p resolution appears less sharp than the XPS's 1200p IPS panel. Storage isn't expandable on the LG, whereas the Dell permits upgrades. Battery life matches at 12 hours despite LG's smaller 60Wh capacity. For portability and visual quality, LG excels; for practical features, sharpness, and upgradability, Dell wins. Choose the XPS 14 if productivity and flexibility matter most; select the Gram SuperSlim if ultraportability and OLED visuals are priorities.
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 LG Gram SuperSlim if…
- →Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- →15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- →Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
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
LG Gram SuperSlim
Pros
- Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- 15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
- 12-hour battery life despite the razor-thin build
- MIL-STD-810H durability tested despite the low weight
Cons
- FHD resolution on 15.6 inches — should be 2.5K at this price
- Very expensive at $1,699 for the specs
- No USB-A ports — dongles needed for legacy peripherals
- 60Hz display — no high refresh option
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | LG Gram SuperSlim |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 320.0 x 215.5 x 18.0 mm | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches |
| Ports | ||
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours mixed use | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 69.5 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.5 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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