Dell · 2024
Dell XPS 16 9640
A 4K OLED 16 inch with a 60W RTX 4070, priced like a workstation.
from € 3.699 $3,399 RRP
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- Best for creative work programming gaming
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display, with no category below average.
- Battery 8/10
- Display 9/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 5/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- OLED display, deep contrast
- Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Watch for
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Works · Best on arch. Confidence: medium · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (60W) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 16.3" 3840x2400 @ 90Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.31 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 99 Wh, around 13.5 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Dell XPS 16 9640 work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. The ArchWiki page lists the two known traps: the IPU6 camera needs the out-of-tree stack and stays flaky, and the cs35l56 SoundWire amps need the codec firmware before the speakers work.
- What does the Dell XPS 16 9640 cost?
- RRP is about 3399 USD (3699 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Dell XPS 16 9640 good for creative work?
- For creative work we score it 5/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Dell XPS 16 9640?
- 2.31 kg (5.09 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 99 Wh pack, around 13.5 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Dell XPS 16 9640?
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from € 3.699 $3,399 RRP
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