Dell XPS 9640 (16.3-Inch, 2024)

Gorgeous 4K OLED screen ; Impressive gaming chops ; Excellent Intel CPU performance ; Sleek design

Slim, but heavy ; Keyboard won’t be for everyone

A stylish powerhouse with a great screen, the Dell XPS 16 (2024) has executed a winning combination. The Intel Core Ultra CPU performance is backed by a bold Nvidia RTX GPU choice for strong results. It’s ideal for strenuous work and high-level play. A...

Excellent performance ; Clean and smart design ; A big and bright screen

System locks briefly when switching graphics devices ; 16-inch means unavoidable portability limitations ; Battery life is a bit short

The Dell XPS 16 (9640) remains the powerhouse large Windows laptop to beat, with a great screen and performance to spare. But it is heavy and bulky to carry around owed to its larger size – so be sure this is scale you need, as the company also makes...

Brilliant 4K OLED display ; Great keyboard ; Full HD webcam ; Well-built frame ; Port selection is better than XPS 13

Port selection is still not great ; Inaccessible taskbar and touchpad ; A bit larger and heavier than the other models

It seems like Dell is attempting to surpass the XPS 15 model from previous years with a more indulgent Dell XPS 16, and it's working. It features a fully 4K resolution OLED display, a much-improved webcam and ventilation system, a great keyboard, and...

Attractive, ultramodern aesthetic Good keyboard and haptic touchpad Strong productivity and creative performance Decent 1440p gaming A very nice OLED display Pleasing audio

Too expensive LED touch function keys are a bust Battery life can't keep up

“The Dell XPS 16 is one of the most beautiful and powerful laptops you can buy.”

Striking design and solid build quality ; Strong overall performance ; Long battery life ; Big and beautiful OLED display ; Quad speakers produce great sound

Function row is less functional without physical keys ; HDMI and USB-A connectivity requires a dongle ; Upgrades can quickly get expensive

Stunning 4K display with thin bezels ; Room-filling Dolby Atmos speakers ; Powerful hardware

Low-profile keyboard can be a miss for some ; Heavy materials ; Divisive keyboard design

Elegant design ; Thin and compact for what it is ; Very high P and E core clocks during full processor stress ; The fans aren’t loud ; Premium and solid build quality ; PWM-free (Sharp 17TDN-LQ163N1) ; High max brightness + very good contrast ratio and...

Poor upgradability ; High price ; Invisible touchpad

Strong performance from Intel Core Ultra chips ; Attractive design ; Intel Wi-Fi 7 ; Excellent speaker system

Capacitive function row as a replacement for physical keys isn’t ideal ; Capacitive touchpad lacks defined boundaries ; Graphite exterior finish is a fingerprint magnet ; Priced more like MacBook Pros than competitive Windows laptops

Dell’s new XPS 16 and XPS 14 offer great performance and features but carry lofty price tags.

Powerful AI PC performance ; Gorgeous minimalist design ; Beautiful 3.2K OLED display ; Amazing speakers for a laptop ; Good battery life

Flat keyboard, capacitive buttons, and hidden touchpad might be divisive ; Some configurations are pricey ; No webcam shutter ; No built-in USB-A or HDMI port

There's no denying that the latest Dell XPS 16 looks stylish. However, it sometimes trades aesthetics for function. You'll either love or hate the capacitive buttons along the top and the invisible touchpad. However, the 16.3-inch OLED display looks...