Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs HP Omen 16 (2024)
The Verdict
Dell's XPS 16 prioritizes professional productivity with its premium aluminum-carbon fiber build, superior 500-nit display brightness, and exceptional 13-hour battery life,ideal for content creators and business travelers. HP's Omen 16 targets gamers and power users with a higher-resolution 2560×1440 QHD+ panel, blazing 240Hz refresh rate, and more powerful 20-core i7-14700HX processor, though its plastic chassis feels less premium and battery life drops to 7 hours. Display quality heavily depends on use case: the XPS excels in color accuracy and brightness for photo/video work, while Omen's high refresh rate dominates gaming and fast-paced applications. At $500 less, Omen offers stronger gaming performance and a sharper screen, but XPS delivers superior build quality, portability (2.13kg vs 2.36kg), and real-world battery endurance. Choose XPS for creative professionals seeking elegance and longevity; select Omen if gaming and raw performance justify compromising on build materials and battery life.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Dell XPS 16 (9640) if…
- →Premium CNC aluminum chassis with edge-to-edge keyboard
- →Optional 4K OLED touch display available
- →Powerful Core Ultra and RTX 4050-4070 GPU options
Buy the HP Omen 16 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4070 delivers strong 1440p gaming performance
- →240Hz QHD+ display ideal for competitive gaming
- →OMEN Command Center software for easy tuning
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Pros
- Premium CNC aluminum chassis with edge-to-edge keyboard
- Optional 4K OLED touch display available
- Powerful Core Ultra and RTX 4050-4070 GPU options
- Large 99.5 Wh battery
- Three Thunderbolt 4 ports
Cons
- No USB-A, HDMI, or SD card slot
- Capacitive touch function row is divisive
- Invisible haptic trackpad takes adjustment
- Heavy and runs hot under load
- Mediocre battery life with discrete GPU
HP Omen 16 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4070 delivers strong 1440p gaming performance
- 240Hz QHD+ display ideal for competitive gaming
- OMEN Command Center software for easy tuning
- Good port selection with three USB-A and SD card
- Upgradeable storage and memory
Cons
- Display brightness of 300 nits is underwhelming
- Thermal management runs fans loud under load
- Heavy and bulky for a 16-inch gaming laptop
- Battery life short at around 7 hours
- Plastic chassis lacks premium feel
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP Omen 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 2.36 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | Aluminum lid with plastic chassis |
| Dimensions | 358.1 x 240.1 x 18.7 mm | 361.5 x 262.7 x 23.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 1 |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 3 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | Up to 7 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 99.5 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.3 inches | 16.1 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | QHD+ IPS 240Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 20-core (8P+12E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
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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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