Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs HP ProBook 440 G11
The Verdict
Dell XPS 16 and HP ProBook 440 G11 serve different audiences entirely. The XPS 16 delivers a premium 16.3-inch InfinityEdge display with 500 nits brightness, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor (6P+8E+2LPE cores), and 13-hour battery life in a sleek 2.13 kg aluminum/carbon fiber chassis. It's built for creators and professionals who need raw performance and screen real estate. The ProBook 440 G11 is a business-focused 14-inch ultraportable at just 1.42 kg with a duller 300-nit display, slower Core Ultra 7 155U processor (fewer P-cores), and shorter 11-hour battery. Both share 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and 1920x1200 resolution, but the XPS 16's larger screen, brighter panel, and more powerful chipset justify the $950 price premium if you're doing content creation, video editing, or demanding professional work. The ProBook suits budget-conscious businesses prioritizing portability and battery life on a tight budget. The XPS 16 is the clear winner for creative professionals; the ProBook wins for cost-conscious corporate buyers.
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 ProBook 440 G11 if…
- →Intel Core Ultra with NPU for on-device AI features
- →Lightweight at 3.12 lbs for enterprise mobility
- →Windows 11 Pro with HP Wolf Security for business management
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 ProBook 440 G11
Pros
- Intel Core Ultra with NPU for on-device AI features
- Lightweight at 3.12 lbs for enterprise mobility
- Windows 11 Pro with HP Wolf Security for business management
- HDMI and USB-A ports reduce dongle dependency
- 11-hour battery life covers a full workday
Cons
- FHD+ 300-nit display is not bright enough for outdoor meetings
- No Thunderbolt — USB-C only
- Integrated graphics limit creative workloads
- 51 Wh battery is small for a 14-inch business laptop
- No SD card reader
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | HP ProBook 440 G11 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 3.12 lbs (1.42 kg) |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 358.1 x 240.1 x 18.7 mm | 12.64 x 8.85 x 0.70 inches |
| Ports | ||
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | — |
| HDMI | — | |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | Up to 11 hours |
| Capacity | 99.5 Wh | 51 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.3 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 12 cores (2P + 8E + 2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
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