2024 Dell XPS 16 (9640) REVIEW - A MASTERPIECE? 

Thanks so much for the shout-out Andrew! We're thrilled that you liked our haptic touchpad in the XPS 16. Awesome video as always.

XPS 16 is a very capable laptop but $3.5K for that configuration is not a good bang for the buck. I'll wait to see how the Ultra Core 9 fares in terms of performance vs battery life. This model would be a good option if priced between 2.6K to 3K range for those 32GB RAM/4070/4K OLED option.

This is howmuch detail I needed and was looking for... Thanks alot for making these high quality no excuse no f given to sponsoring content,honest af.

great review!! i just ordered my xps 16, 64gb ram, i9u yesterday but now i get the impression that the i7u has better benchmarks ? or is it just benchmarks which are from different machines comeing to other results? i’m afraid i took a wrong decision :(

Great review - thanks!

I miss the RAM slots. I know they take up some space. But Dell can use their own smaller, more advanced CAMM module. When a manufacturer does support its own standard, it still might not take off. But when it doesn't, the standard will not take off at all.

Thank you for the thorough review, Andrew. Any feedback on how this will perform versus the Precision 5680 for AutoCAD? I just ordered the 5680, but considering changing. I like the XPS form factor, 3-Thunderbolt 4 ports, and battery life, but don't want to sacrifice too much performance.

Andrew killing it with another great review!

Another great review. Looking forward to the XPS 14 one when you get it in! P.S. Love the suit great styling!

Perfect review from start to finished ✅️

really great sound and great display and bettery life 👍👍👍

Thanks for the review Andrew

How good the antireflective coating? definitely interested to see how it stacks up against the coating samsung put on the galaxybook 4 series which seems to do an excellent job.

Great laptop! Great review, as always! I just wish the brightness on this was 500+ instead of 400+. Though it does come with that anti-glare, anti-reflection coating, so maybe fine. Thoughts on this? I do like to take my laptop mobile during the days, at times outside, though generally sitting in my suv. I'd get the i7, 4k screen, 32MB RAM, 1T SSD, rtx 4070 graphics, and likely the darker grey color.

I wish they put the XPS logo on the back instead of Dell.

Love your videos. Subscribed day ago. Greetings from Türkiye.

at what resolution did you benchmark your gaming thanks?

Hi Andrew, I have a question about the XPS 13 Plus 9230 2023 vs XPS 13 2024 9340 model. For 200 GBP pounds less. I can get the 13 Plus 1360p 3.5k OLED vs The XPS 13 9340 with the Ultra 5 at FHD+ non touch. I don't want to spend any more than that as the Ultra 7 is out of my budget. Out of the 2 models which one would you get and which one is worth the money. I am leaning towards last years model as it will come with an OLED and is slightly cheaper. But that's about it. How does the 1360p compare to the Ultra 5. Thanks in advance :)

Excellent review.

the very rare true review channel, keep it up !!

It does not cease to amaze how the macbook's sound just smokes anything else on the market, insane.

nice review andrew!

You surprised me to do Dell XPS 16 2024 review.🎉🎉

Nice video! Wow, these things are crazy expensive in Australia!

What about the SSD upgrade options? Is there an empty slot in there for an extra ssd?

Hi Any idea if the new XPS laptops with basic setup will support external monitor with 5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, like the Dell U4025QW? Thanks.

What about honeycomb wires in the digitizer. Still present? I have 9510 oled and it is annoying especially on the white screen

how is web / text legibility on the OLED panel vs. a traditional panel?

Thank you, great presentation - any chance of reviewing the new Inspiron 16 Plus (7640)?

As always... Thanks for the great reviews!!! How does 90hz feels compared to 120hz just for scrolling an touch navigating the Windows UI ? Noticble difference ? Are you going to review the XPS 14 version as wel ? Then it's maybe a good comparision for the refresh rate :) Did you notice any Screen door effect or moire pattern due to the touch layer ? Thanks!

About touchpad-click on Dell XPS: it is as good as on MacBooks? I have a MacBook Air and want a Windows computer, but can't find a touchpad on Windows computer where you don't have to press much harder on the touchpad than on the MacBook. I see that XPS has a Sensel touchpad and would like to know if I finally can get a Windows computer with a touchpad where I don't have to press hard to click..

I have a 2022 XPS 15 OLED with 512GB SSD i7 and just upgraded from 16GB RAM to 64GB and now it's a beast. I don't plan on the latest XPS for many years now. The 15 XPS I have also has the limited edition Arctic White keyboard which is beautiful

great review andrew! I am just wondering if anyone knows what refresh rate is the FHD screen 1920x1200? thanks

I got mine two days ago. Top of the line ( except 4060 graphic card). A beautiful machine. The fastest and smoothest laptop I have ever had. The OLED screen is breathtaking. I don't mind the keyless F key function......BUT.... I am struggling with the keyboard. I am a one finger ( sometimes two) typer.... and I am making a lot of mistakes. Every time I go for the " A" key I hit the Cap Lock. I'll play with it a bit more...but this might be a return if I can't get used to it.

Can't wait for the 14' review My only 2 complaints my XPS 13 Plus have been piss-poor battery life, and a 60Hz Refresh Rate. If Dell has managed to fix that, then I might get one. Tho you'll have to acknowledge just how crazy Apple's M-Series and A-Series SoCs have been. My 14'1 MBP lasted for more than twice the time my XPS 13 did, with the exact same things running. Office apps, Slack, Outlook, Chrome, Edge, YT Music, WhatsApp, and a few other random and work apps, at 100% brightness and maximum Refresh Rates. The 13 Plus with a 60Hz Refresh Rate [as compared to 120Hz on the MacBook] collapsed so quick, whilst my MacBook lasted me an entire workday. Just insane. On the other hand, Qualcomm's SnapDragon 8 Gen 3 is still behind the A17 Pro in terms of raw performance and efficiency. Just wow. Nice review anyways bud.

Will you also review the XPS 14? I would love to see if there's a noticeable difference in performance, thermals and fan noise with the smaller chassis

What happens to the capacitive buttons if you want them in F key mode? Does the icon change to say F1 / F2 / F3 or do you have to guess which is which?

I have an XPS 15 and I think its a great machine. The new 16 seems to have some odd choices. Also if you look at the pricing some of the same things cost more, like Win 11 Home -> Pro is $60 vs $50, if you want 64 GB RAM, you HAVE to get the RTX 4070. Pricing this vs the 15, it comes out to $960 more. Losing one SSD slot for some isn't a big deal, but I can understand the complaints IF you need two slots. I had a touchbar MacBook Pro and while it didn't bother me as much, at first glance seeing what Dell has here, not sure I like it. The keyboard seems like a step backwards as well. I would like to see one in person, but for me, the XPS 15 is where I am staying. I think I saw that you are in Vegas! Maybe see you around sometime.

Andrew! Thank you very much!

Fantastic review Andrew. Is the screen difference between this and the XPS 17 noticeable? Still wondering if I should get a high spec XPS 17 to maximise screen real estate.

Great video/review as always. Did you notice that the new XPS 13 and 16 both have WIFI 7? However, the new XPS 14 does not. The new XPS 14 comes with WIFI 6E. I hope it is just a typo on the website.

Hi 👋🏻, can you upgrade the storage? I understand the RAM is soldered but I thought the storage was accessible. However I just watched a different video that said the storage is not upgradable. Do you know?

6:47 How mesmerising is it to see those thin bezels on this Dell laptop screen, it is breathtaking. 6:47 Companies that trim their bezels will satisfy their loyal fans who does fixate on beautiful screens. 8:05 The smoothness of the touch screen is truly evident as you pinch and slide your fingers on the screen. 10:30 The auto-framing and background blurr are features that makes a world of difference (they are indispensable).

Top tier review. Really considering this one and the galaxy book 4 ultra. Can u do a review of it?

The 2024 Dell XPS 16 (9640) is a stunning machine that unfortunately is not without some negatives. It's expensive, do not like the lack of available ports, not crazy about the separate USB dongle since that can get lost, speaker sound quality while good does not compare with the Apple MacBook Pro's speakers as well as some improvements in some areas but not in others with this year's processor. Positives are the gorgeous screen, battery life, faster RAM albeit soldered in as opposed to upgradeable. The 1080p webcam is a solid improvement Finally over 720p quality and the internal mic array was clear as well. Having said that, I think there are other brands out there with better performance that will also give you a bang for your buck! Excellent review as always Andrew!! 👍😁

Great review as usual, I am excited about the battery life the meteor lake cpus are offering, although this model is a little bit too expensive, any chance of doing the review for the msi prestige 16 ai studio (185H)?

Hi! Will you also review the new Dell Inspiron 16 plus (7640)? It has the same processor of this one, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and there isn't any review online at the moment. A reviewer reported temperature issues with the 14 plus and I was wondering if the 16 plus has the same issues. Thank you in advance :)

Would this laptop benefit if they adapted amd or snapdragon elite?

I again saw your ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED UX7602 review and it exported 3 min H.264 video in 1min 32 seconds. It has terrible battery life. Dell xps 16 2024 did same in 53 seconds and has much much better battery life. Wow very impressive.

@andrewmarcdavid How good is the Anti-screen reflection compared to the samsung galaxy book4 pro's ? As apparantly they have the best Anti-reflection coating built in of any glossy laptop screen ? Speakers still better on the macbook pro M3's ? Thanks!

I’m confused whether I should the 14 with a 4050 or the 16 with a 4060 cause I have a gaming pc and mostly game there and just need this for like simio and light gaming

Thanks for the amazing review Andrew. 1. Does the OLED touch screen go all the way to the back so it can be used as a tablet? 2. How is the battery on the Dell 14" and would you say that the battery life would even be better if you didn't buy it with the graphic card buy just the Arc?

wow !! what the machine !

Only the 155H processor? What’s going on with the 165H and 185H? They’re supposed to offer much bigger performance, but intel has been totally silent on them and nobody has mentioned it. I see some sites list them as mid-March availability, but with no benchmarks at all even leaked it seems like they’re missing in action. For laptop like this, where performance is key they seem like the better processors, will be interesting if they even offer the 185H as isn’t it supposed to be a higher TDP at 45W? Can a laptop effectively be designed for two different TDP’s?

Have you got the XPS 14 in-house at all yet David? Interested to see what the battery life is on that

The review I was waiting for. Excellent review. Thank you AMD! Do you know if Dell have plans to put an ARM CPU in the XPS series?

You need to add a time test with full brightness and a full processor utilization.

How does this compare to the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra 9?

Do you have any list of upgradable laptops for 2024? I have xps 9510 with 2 ssds and 64Gb of RAM.

Is the frame the same size at the xps15?

Waiting for XPS 14 Review 😍

Thanks for you review. I have read from the news that XPS 16 would have offered Core Ultra 9 as top option: do you know if Core Ultra 9 going to be supported on XPS 16 anyway? TIA

Excellent review! I am always trying out newer laptops from the used marketplace and I always find myself going to back the XPS. Dell just knows how to make a premium laptop! 14” would be my pick!

Nice laptop, but I still went for the XPS 15. Especially after seeing the specs and the following disadvantages: -The memory is soldered in the XPS 16. -only one M.2 slot. -Micro SD slot.

Do you recommend this laptop or the Asus dual screen? Which one is better? For multi-task and editing?

Hello 👋🏻 I saw your other video on the galaxy book 4 ultra what is your recomention to beat a Mac book pro

does anyone know if this is supporting the pd-3.1 charging standard so we can finally use 3rd party chargers without being limited to 65W? finally a full 4k oled panel again (it took them years since the 7590 release) but whats the reason for the 90Hz limitation (120 is standard for high end this year)? - they should have uses their own camm modules - bummer!

I'm between the 9730 and the 9640 ... which should I get?

Looks very promising. Might get this for my new job i think. Battery life seems to be way better than my hp elitebook g7.

Can we charge it with USB PD 3.1 at 130W?

This is SO close to being an AMAZING laptop. Don't get me wrong, they've definitely made a pretty darn good 2024 XPS - but it could have been amazing with just a few minor things. The screen should have an option for 120-Hz. Even though it may not be needed all the time and it would play a factor in battery life, it should be an option. 1080p webcam. While this is a huge improvement over the 720p that's been on XPS models in past years (for which there's no excuse why they weren't already 1080p), it still falls a bit short. Given that this is 2024, this should have AT LEAST a 5 MP webcam (similar to several Lenovo models) or 9 MP (as some HP models have). At the price point of the XPS, there's still no excuse for the webcam to be what would have been considered great 5 years ago. Full size SD card reader. Just my thoughts. It's good. It's just not great.

Would this be ideal for an engineering student? Thinking either this xps 16 or the previous xps15.

Are the function keys as responsive as a click keyboard or do l need to wait till they light up?

UNfortunatelly I must say I think they did kill off the XPS line. The touch function keys and ESC key which I must say is a separate problem. Also I liked so much their carbon fiber feel of classic XPS line.... They do need to preserve it somehow. The only good thing I think is that they may have discounts on last year model you still can get the best windows laptop for some time.

Would you recommend this or the spectre x360 16”? How do they compare?

Best One Sir, You are covering every single aspect of each machine you feature on your channel. Your Biased opinion is your trade mark. I really appreciate your work and I believe that you won trust and peoples heart and also believe that you will be the the most authentic and biased person on youtube in near future.

With my xps 15 I just wish the speakers had a bit more bass compared to my macbook pro 16 inch. Clarity is great.

Thank you so much for your honest review Andrew, I am always listening the xps models from you. I hate when the price is pumped for unnecessary things like 4k screen. There is really no reason to have such high screen resolution on such small screen, especially when it runs on battery. The same goes to the touch screen, this is a pc not a tablet, the programs we use on pc are not developed by touch controls in mind. Another thing is that those lower ram speeds and lack of vapor-chamber cooling system on the non-4070 configuration. That new intel chip housing a very decent igpu and igpus have higher performances on higher ram speeds as they do not possess their own drams. And one last thing is that I still do not understand why we are not able to run these machines on smartphone like chargers, just put type-c to type-c cable and a GaN charger/adapter, this would be super good on those non-discreet-gpu configurations. Imagine carrying only one charger and one cable that are compatible with both your smartphone and your laptop.

Nice PC. Camera is much better than previous year's models. It goes to show they could have put in a 1080 camera on those earlier models but they did not. Display looks excellent. Very little screen wobble which is good. Battery life appears very good. Like the fact they included three USB-C ports. This way two are available when connected to AC power adapter. HP Spectre 16 in. did not include the third USB-C port when replacing the barrel pin charging to USB-C charging. Like the fact they included a micro sd card reader. In this day and age many sd micro cards are sold with an adapter and it is really not an issue to me that it is a micro reader. Personally I do not like the capacitive function row on top and on this model do not care for the light colored keys with the backlight as they are hard to see in certain lighting conditions. Even though some specs are slightly slower than previous years' models they are still more than adequate for most users and should not be an issue. Wish it had a full size numpad. Q. Is the wifi card slotted in or soldered in? Really not an issue since this card will be more than sufficient for the life of this unit. Anyway another great review.

Does having a the RTX 4050 installed, even being idle cause lower battery life? Is there an option to just shut it off completely?

removing function keys is kinda horrible for work :( EDIT: Thanks for adding the M3 Pro to the charts, great review and great jackets as usual.

love the dell. wish it had the macs speakers though

I heard that the keyboard have a soft touch coating. Do you think that coating will disintegrate over time to become sticky and gooey?

Is it touchscreen? Is it 360?

it looks like it has only one upgradable NVMe SSD slot unlike the last 17 inch.. which had two ssd slots.. is this correct?

Does the XPS line finally have a proper sleep mode, where you can close the lid and not come back the next morning to a dead laptop (if it's unplugged) or to roaring fans (if you didn't)?

I thought the XPS 16 was going to get the Core Ultra 9? Or was that pushed for a later update to the model

Will you be reviewing the 14in?

This laptop is BEAUTIFUL, ESPECIALLY in this COLOR.

Speakers are boomy. 10 watts power. XPS 16 (9640) should be my favorite laptop for 2024.

Always good, Andrew! I left Dell, not worth the money for what you get. Maybe one day I'll go back, but right now I'm enjoying my Razer Blades.

Sir please start including Blender and cinebench 2024 gpu test scores.

Would've liked some gpu power limit testing for the different power modes as well as timespy scores and fan noise in each. Can it even achieve or maintain 60w outside of screamer 50db mode? I am not very impressed with this laptop. It's rather thick for a laptop with only usb-c ports, thicker than both the zephyrus g16 and galaxy book4 ultra. Heavier by almost a pound too. And has the weakest gpu performance. G14 can reach 115w and book3 ultra can get 80w. And we have the other compromises like it being more expensive than those two, questionable keyboard and touchpad usability, and slower display.

we need the 17 tho but now that they did the 14 and 16 now the 17 with numbpad 9710 user here love my 9710

Are you already preparing a video about the 2024 HP Spectre x360 16?

Any lenovo laptop videos coming up?

Can you do a head to head with the XPS16, G16, and MBP16?

I know the configurator on the Dell website is subject to change (they don't even have the higher CPUs listed yet) but why on earth does 64GB require 4070 and Intel Arc REQUIRES 16GB. You cannot have integrated graphics with 32GB.

To me I think it looks really great and has a a some what futuristic style to it. And I think Dell is mostly trying to stand out from the rest of the other laptop brands out there but however by doing so and implementing some elements does limit the laptops capabilities in the long run

✅ Great review ( took all most important factors in consideration). Please can you make a review on minisforum V3 (3 in 1 windows tablet) versus HP spectre x360? And in performance versus M2 or M3 mack laptops. Thanks in advance.