Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs LG Gram Pro 16 (2024)
The Verdict
Both laptops share identical processors and RAM, but diverge significantly in design philosophy. Dell's XPS 16 prioritizes a premium display with 500 nits brightness and larger 1920x1200 resolution on its 16.3-inch InfinityEdge IPS panel, making it excellent for content creation and outdoor use. LG's Gram Pro 16 counters with a stunning 2880x1800 OLED display at 120Hz refresh rate,superior for creative work and gaming despite slightly lower brightness. Portability heavily favors LG at just 1.20kg versus Dell's 2.13kg, plus LG includes SD card and three USB-A ports for legacy compatibility. Dell's larger battery capacity (99.5Wh) theoretically outlasts LG's 80Wh unit by one hour. At $100 less, LG Gram Pro 16 offers exceptional ultraportability with a cutting-edge display, making it ideal for mobile professionals. Dell XPS 16 suits those prioritizing absolute brightness and traditional port variety. Choose LG for travel-centric workflows; choose Dell for stationary creative work.
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 Pro 16 (2024) if…
- →Only 1.20 kg with a gorgeous OLED panel — exceptional combination
- →120Hz OLED display with accurate color for creatives
- →14-hour battery life is excellent for an OLED ultrabook
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 Pro 16 (2024)
Pros
- Only 1.20 kg with a gorgeous OLED panel — exceptional combination
- 120Hz OLED display with accurate color for creatives
- 14-hour battery life is excellent for an OLED ultrabook
- Good port variety including three USB-A and SD card
- MIL-STD-810H durability certification
Cons
- OLED brightness capped at 350 nits — not ideal in sunlight
- No discrete GPU for GPU-intensive tasks
- Higher price than the standard Gram line
- RAM soldered to board — no upgrade path
- OLED glossy surface catches fingerprints
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.20 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 358.1 x 240.1 x 18.7 mm | 355.8 x 243.4 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 3 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 99.5 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.3 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | OLED anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| 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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