Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Dell's XPS 14 delivers excellent portability and value at $1,699, featuring a crisp 1920x1200 InfinityEdge display, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, and impressive 12-hour battery life in a svelte 1.74kg chassis. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Ultra commands a $700 premium with a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen (2880x1800, 120Hz), more powerful Core Ultra 9 185H chip, double the storage (1TB vs 512GB), and superior port selection including HDMI and dual Thunderbolt. Battery life edges slightly toward Samsung at 13 hours. For creative professionals and power users valuing screen real estate, color accuracy, and raw performance, the Galaxy Book4 Ultra justifies its premium pricing. However, the XPS 14 remains the smarter choice for those prioritizing portability, everyday performance, and value—offering nearly equivalent processing power in a significantly lighter package at substantially lower cost.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 320.0 x 215.5 x 18.0 mm | 355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 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 13 hours |
| Capacity | 69.5 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.5 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | Dynamic AMOLED 2X 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 9 185H |
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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
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Pros
- Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
- Tight integration with Samsung Galaxy ecosystem
Cons
- Premium pricing rivals workstation laptops
- Soldered RAM, only storage is upgradable
- Speakers underwhelming versus MacBook competitors
- Touchpad palm rejection occasionally inconsistent
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