Dell XPS 16 9640 vs Razer Blade 14 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Dell XPS 16 9640 scores 7.8 versus 7.8 for the Razer Blade 14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the cheaper option at $3,199. Choose based on the use cases below: the XPS 16 9640 leads overall, while the Blade 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Dell XPS 16 9640 (Geekbench multi 13,400 vs 12,400).
- Longer battery: Dell XPS 16 9640 (9h vs 8h web).
- Lighter: Razer Blade 14 (2025) (1.84 kg vs 2.1 kg).
- Display: OLED (Dell XPS 16 9640) vs IPS (Razer Blade 14 (2025)).
- Cheaper: Dell XPS 16 9640 (saves about $100 CAD).
XPS 16 9640 vs Blade 14 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Dell XPS 16 9640 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 13,400 against 12,400 for the Razer Blade 14 (2025) — roughly 8% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Razer Blade 14 (2025) averaged 102 FPS versus 78 FPS. The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Dell XPS 16 9640 lasts longer away from a charger, running 9 hours in our web-browsing test versus 8 hours. The Razer Blade 14 (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.84 kg versus 2.1 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Dell XPS 16 9640 uses a 16.3-inch OLED panel (3840 x 2400, 90Hz), while the Razer Blade 14 (2025) has a 14-inch IPS panel (2560 x 1600, 240Hz). The Razer Blade 14 (2025) measured brighter at 498 nits, and covered 88% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Dell XPS 16 9640 is the cheaper option in Canada, about $100 less than the Razer Blade 14 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (7.8 vs 7.8 overall), the Dell XPS 16 9640 offers the better value for the money, while the Dell XPS 16 9640 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Dell XPS 16 9640 review and Razer Blade 14 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the XPS 16 9640 and the Blade 14 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | XPS 16 9640 | Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Price (CAD) | $3,199 ✓ | $3,299 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (60W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (100W) |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x | 32GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB | 1000GB |
| Display | 16.3" OLED | 14" IPS |
| Brightness | 408 nits | 498 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 9 h ✓ | 8 h |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.84 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 13,400 ✓ | 12,400 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 78 fps | 102 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (onsite available) | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 scores 7.8 versus 7.8 for the Razer Blade 14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the cheaper option at $3,199. Choose based on the use cases below: the XPS 16 9640 leads overall, while the Blade 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the XPS 16 9640 or the Blade 14 (2025)?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 scores 7.8 versus 7.8 for the Razer Blade 14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the cheaper option at $3,199. Choose based on the use cases below: the XPS 16 9640 leads overall, while the Blade 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Razer Blade 14 (2025) 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 Razer Blade 14 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Razer Blade 14 (2025) is the better choice for travel.
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