Dell 16.3" XPS 16 9640 Multi-Touch Notebook Review
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Our editorial take on the Dell 16.3" XPS 16 9640 Multi-Touch Notebook
The Dell XPS 16 represents a bold statement in the premium laptop space, successfully blending high-end performance with a striking, minimalist aesthetic. With top-tier components like the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, NVIDIA RTX graphics, and a truly magnificent OLED display, it has the raw power to chew through demanding creative workloads like photo and video editing. It confidently establishes itself as a top-tier Windows alternative to Apple's MacBook Pro, delivering a beautiful and powerful package that will undoubtedly turn heads.
However, this focus on aesthetics comes with significant usability compromises that cannot be ignored. The capacitive function row and the seamless haptic touchpad are divisive design choices that prioritize form over tactile function. While some users may adapt, many will find them frustrating for daily use. This commitment to a specific design philosophy, coupled with a premium price tag, makes the XPS 16 an excellent machine, but one that demands a particular type of user. It is a laptop you must be willing to adapt to, not one that adapts to you.
- Stunning, minimalist all-metal design
- Exceptional performance for creative tasks
- Gorgeous 4K OLED display option
- Premium build quality
- Excellent speaker quality
- High price point
- Divisive capacitive touch function row
- Seamless haptic touchpad can be imprecise
- Can get hot and loud under heavy load
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About this product
The Dell 16.3" XPS 16 9640 Multi-Touch Notebook is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 16-Core processor and 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM. It features a 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD for storage and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card. The display is a 16.3" 3840 x 2400 OLED touchscreen, and it runs on Windows 11 Pro.
Specs
- Cpu
- 16-Core: 2.3 to 5.1 GHz Performance (6 Cores), 1.8 to 3.8 GHz Efficiency (8 Cores), 1 to 2.5 GHz Low Power Efficiency (2 Cores)
- Gps
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support (2 x 2)
- Finish
- Anti-Glare / Matte
- Webcam
- User-Facing: 1080p
- Weight
- 4.8 lb / 2.2 kg
- Keyboard
- Built-In Chiclet-Style Keyboard with Backlight
- L3 Cache
- 24 MB
- Ram Type
- LPDDR5x
- Security
- Dedicated Hardware TPM Security Chip, Facial Recognition, Fingerprint Reader
- Audio I O
- 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
- Usb Ports
- 3x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) / Supports Video Alt Mode and Power Delivery
- Dimensions
- 14.1 x 9.5 x 0.7" / 358.1 x 241.3 x 17.8 mm
- Panel Type
- OLED
- Color Gamut
- 100% DCI-P3
- Input Power
- 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
- Network I O
- No
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10
- Display Size
- 16.3"
- Power Supply
- 130 W with USB-C
- Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- Vpro Support
- No
- Graphics Type
- Dedicated
- Installed Ram
- 32 GB
- Response Time
- 1 ms
- Contrast Ratio
- :1
- Pointing Device
- TouchPad
- Battery Capacity
- 99.5 Wh
- Cellular Support
- No
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro
- Battery Chemistry
- Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
- Built In Speakers
- Yes
- Native Resolution
- 3840 x 2400
- Storage Expansion
- 1x M.2 Slot 2280 [Available]
- Dedicated Ai Cores
- Yes
- Maximum Brightness
- 400 nits / cd/m2
- Storage Drive Type
- 1x 1 TB / M.2 NVMe SSD
- Built In Microphones
- Yes
- Operating Conditions
- 32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C at 10 to 90% Humidity
- Media Memory Card Slot
- Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
- Total Installed Storage
- 1 TB
- Variable Refresh Technology
- No
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