Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
Both laptops share identical processors and RAM, but diverge significantly in design philosophy and price. Dell's XPS 16 delivers a larger 16.3-inch IPS display with superior brightness (500 nits vs 400) and professional-grade build quality using CNC aluminum and carbon fiber, though it's heavier at 2.13 kg. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 360 distinguishes itself as a 2-in-1 convertible with a vibrant 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen, weighing just 1.65 kg for superior portability, while offering Thunderbolt 2 and legacy USB-A connectivity. Battery performance slightly favors Samsung (14 hours claimed). The XPS 16 justifies its $550 premium through larger screen real estate, better brightness for creative work, and professional specifications. However, Samsung's 2-in-1 flexibility, lighter weight, and significantly lower price make it excellent for students and mobile professionals. Choose the XPS 16 for desktop replacement productivity and creative work; select the Galaxy Book4 360 for versatility and budget-conscious buyers valuing portability.
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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 if…
- →Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- →Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- →Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
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
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Pros
- Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
- Good 14-hour battery life for a convertible
- Sleek aluminum build at reasonable weight
Cons
- FHD+ resolution looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- No SD card reader
- RAM and SSD soldered — no upgrade path
- Hinge adds weight vs. a comparable clamshell
- No discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.65 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 358.1 x 240.1 x 18.7 mm | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 99.5 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.3 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| 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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