Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs LG Gram SuperSlim
Both laptops share the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and 16GB RAM, but diverge significantly in design philosophy. Dell's XPS 16 delivers a larger 16.3-inch IPS display with superior brightness (500 nits vs 400) and a more robust 99.5Wh battery promising genuine 13-hour endurance. Its premium aluminum/carbon chassis weighs 2.13kg and includes 3 Thunderbolt ports plus SD card expandability. LG Gram SuperSlim prioritizes extreme portability at just 0.99kg with a thinner 0.43-inch profile, featuring an OLED screen for vibrant colors despite lower brightness. However, its 60Wh battery and non-expandable storage create constraints. Storage options match at 512GB on both. For content creators and professionals needing screen real estate and battery longevity, the XPS 16 justifies its $200 premium. Those prioritizing ultraportability and OLED vibrancy should choose the Gram SuperSlim. Choose the XPS 16 for balanced productivity; pick the Gram if ultimate lightness matters most.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | LG Gram SuperSlim |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 358.1 x 240.1 x 18.7 mm | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches |
| Ports | ||
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 99.5 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.3 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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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 SuperSlim
Pros
- Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- 15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
- 12-hour battery life despite the razor-thin build
- MIL-STD-810H durability tested despite the low weight
Cons
- FHD resolution on 15.6 inches — should be 2.5K at this price
- Very expensive at $1,699 for the specs
- No USB-A ports — dongles needed for legacy peripherals
- 60Hz display — no high refresh option
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