Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Both laptops deliver premium 16-inch experiences but with distinct strengths. Dell's XPS 16 pairs an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with a sharp 1920x1200 InfinityEdge display, 500 nits brightness, and impressive 13-hour battery life from a 99.5Wh cell. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Ultra counters with a more powerful Core Ultra 9 185H, doubling storage to 1TB, and featuring a vibrant 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen at 2880x1800—though at 400 nits and a smaller 76Wh battery. Build quality favors Samsung's sleeker 1.86kg aluminum chassis over Dell's 2.13kg aluminum/carbon fiber design. Port selection leans Samsung with dual USB-C, HDMI, USB-A, and SD card versus Dell's three Thunderbolt 3 ports. For productivity and battery endurance, the XPS 16 offers better value and practicality. Samsung excels if you prioritize processing power, display quality for creative work, and touch capability—justifying its $500 premium for those needs.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 358.1 x 240.1 x 18.7 mm | 355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | Up to 13 hours |
| Capacity | 99.5 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.3 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
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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
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Pros
- Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
- Tight integration with Samsung Galaxy ecosystem
Cons
- Premium pricing rivals workstation laptops
- Soldered RAM, only storage is upgradable
- Speakers underwhelming versus MacBook competitors
- Touchpad palm rejection occasionally inconsistent
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