Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs LG gram 14 (2024)
The Verdict
Both laptops feature Intel's latest Core Ultra 7 155H processor and 16GB base RAM, but serve different priorities. Dell's XPS 16 offers a larger 16.3-inch display with 500-nit brightness and robust 13-hour battery life, ideal for creative professionals needing screen real estate. LG gram 14 prioritizes portability at just 0.99kg with a sharper 2560x1600 resolution and exceptional 22-hour battery endurance, plus practical legacy ports including HDMI and a headphone jack. Storage starts at 512GB on both models. XPS 16's CNC aluminum-carbon fiber build feels premium, while gram's magnesium alloy construction delivers lightweight durability. The $600 price gap reflects the display size and build quality differences. Choose XPS 16 for power users demanding larger screens and color-critical work; select gram 14 for travelers and those valuing all-day mobility without compromise.
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 LG gram 14 (2024) if…
- →Incredibly lightweight at just 0.99 kg — one of the lightest 14-inch laptops
- →Outstanding 72 Wh battery provides all-day endurance
- →MIL-STD 810H durability testing for ruggedness
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
LG gram 14 (2024)
Pros
- Incredibly lightweight at just 0.99 kg — one of the lightest 14-inch laptops
- Outstanding 72 Wh battery provides all-day endurance
- MIL-STD 810H durability testing for ruggedness
- Intel Core Ultra with NPU for on-device AI tasks
- Good port selection for such a thin and light machine
Cons
- 60Hz display refresh rate feels sluggish
- 350-nit brightness is dim for outdoor use
- Build can feel slightly flexible due to lightweight materials
- Integrated Intel Arc graphics limit gaming capability
- Starting at $1299 is expensive for the specs
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | LG gram 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 0.99 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 358.1 x 240.1 x 18.7 mm | 312 x 213.9 x 16.4 mm |
| Ports | ||
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | Up to 22 hours |
| Capacity | 99.5 Wh | 72 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.3 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16-core (6P + 8E + 2 LP-E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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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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