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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.

Dell XPS 14 (9440)
Dell
Dell XPS 14 (9440)
$1,699
8.3/10
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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
$2,400
8.5/10

Full Specifications

SpecDell XPS 14 (9440)Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight1.74 kg1.86 kg
MaterialCNC aluminum and carbon fiberAluminum
Dimensions320.0 x 215.5 x 18.0 mm355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 mm
Ports
SD card
Thunderbolt ports32
HDMI1
USB-A ports1
USB-C ports2
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours mixed useUp to 13 hours
Capacity69.5 Wh76 Wh
Display
Size14.5 inches16 inches
TypeInfinityEdge IPS non-touchDynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen
Resolution1920 x 12002880 x 1800
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)500400
Storage
SSD512 GB NVMe1 TB
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Processor
RAM16 GB LPDDR5x16 GB LPDDR5X
Cores16-core (6P+8E+2LPE)16 cores
ChipsetIntel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel 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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