HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) vs Dell XPS 16 9640: Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) scores 8.0 versus 7.8 for the Dell XPS 16 9640, making it the stronger all-rounder. The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the cheaper option at $1,799. Choose based on the use cases below: the Spectre x360 14 (2025) leads overall, while the XPS 16 9640 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Dell XPS 16 9640 (Geekbench multi 13,400 vs 11,800).
- Longer battery: HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) (11h vs 9h web).
- Lighter: HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) (1.44 kg vs 2.1 kg).
- Cheaper: HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) (saves about $1,400 CAD).
Spectre x360 14 (2025) vs XPS 16 9640: Full Breakdown
Performance: the Dell XPS 16 9640 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 13,400 against 11,800 for the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) — roughly 14% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Dell XPS 16 9640 averaged 78 FPS versus 26 FPS. The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) lasts longer away from a charger, running 11 hours in our web-browsing test versus 9 hours. The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.44 kg versus 2.1 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) uses a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the Dell XPS 16 9640 has a 16.3-inch OLED panel (3840 x 2400, 90Hz). The Dell XPS 16 9640 measured brighter at 408 nits, and covered 100% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,400 less than the Dell XPS 16 9640. Weighed against our test scores (8.0 vs 7.8 overall), the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) review and Dell XPS 16 9640 review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Spectre x360 14 (2025) and the XPS 16 9640 feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Spectre x360 14 (2025) | XPS 16 9640 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.0 ✓ | 7.8 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,799 ✓ | $3,199 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| GPU | Intel Arc (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (60W) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 32GB LPDDR5x ✓ |
| Storage | 1000GB | 1000GB |
| Display | 14" OLED | 16.3" OLED |
| Brightness | 402 nits | 408 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 11 h ✓ | 9 h |
| Weight | 1.44 kg ✓ | 2.1 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 11,800 | 13,400 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 26 fps | 78 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited (onsite available) |
Which Should You Buy?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) scores 8.0 versus 7.8 for the Dell XPS 16 9640, making it the stronger all-rounder. The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the cheaper option at $1,799. Choose based on the use cases below: the Spectre x360 14 (2025) leads overall, while the XPS 16 9640 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Spectre x360 14 (2025) or the XPS 16 9640?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) scores 8.0 versus 7.8 for the Dell XPS 16 9640, making it the stronger all-rounder. The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the cheaper option at $1,799. Choose based on the use cases below: the Spectre x360 14 (2025) leads overall, while the XPS 16 9640 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for travel.
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