Dell XPS 16 9640 (2024)

The Dell XPS 16 9640 (2024) is a 16.3-inch premium laptop designed for creative professionals, pairing a 4K OLED touchscreen with the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in a CNC-machined aluminum chassis. At 2.17 kg (4.78 lbs), it delivers a slim profile relative to its screen size, targeting users who need large-canvas color-accurate work with discrete GPU acceleration. The 3840x2400 UHD+ OLED panel covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut with deep blacks and 400 nits typical brightness, making it well-suited for color-graded video editing and photo retouching. The RTX 4060 provides meaningful GPU rendering acceleration in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro, while 32GB LPDDR5x RAM enables smooth multitasking across large projects. A 1TB PCIe SSD delivers fast file access, and the 90Wh battery provides around 8 to 9 hours under moderate use with Thunderbolt 4 for fast charging. The XPS 16 9640 competes directly with the MacBook Pro 16, offering Windows flexibility and a large OLED display at a price below many comparably specced alternatives. The touch bar control strip above the keyboard received mixed reviews, and the RTX 4060 TGP is calibrated conservatively for thermals. For creative professionals prioritizing display quality and Windows compatibility, the XPS 16 9640 delivers a compelling combination at the mid-premium tier.