Dell XPS 16 9640 vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14: Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 7.8 for the Dell XPS 16 9640, making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 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 11,000).
- Longer battery: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (15h vs 9h web).
- Lighter: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (1.23 kg vs 2.1 kg).
- Display: OLED (Dell XPS 16 9640) vs AMOLED (Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14).
- Cheaper: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (saves about $1,550 CAD).
XPS 16 9640 vs Galaxy Book5 Pro 14: Full Breakdown
Performance: the Dell XPS 16 9640 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 13,400 against 11,000 for the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 — roughly 22% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Dell XPS 16 9640 averaged 78 FPS versus 30 FPS. The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 lasts longer away from a charger, running 15 hours in our web-browsing test versus 9 hours. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is also easier to carry at 1.23 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 Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 has a 14-inch AMOLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 measured brighter at 502 nits, and covered 100% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,550 less than the Dell XPS 16 9640. Weighed against our test scores (7.8 vs 8.4 overall), the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 offers the better value for the money, while the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 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 Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the XPS 16 9640 and the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | XPS 16 9640 | Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.8 | 8.4 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $3,199 | $1,649 ✓ |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (60W) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x ✓ | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB ✓ | 512GB |
| Display | 16.3" OLED | 14" AMOLED |
| Brightness | 408 nits | 502 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 9 h | 15 h ✓ |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.23 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 13,400 ✓ | 11,000 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 78 fps ✓ | 30 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (onsite available) | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 7.8 for the Dell XPS 16 9640, making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the XPS 16 9640 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the XPS 16 9640 or the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 7.8 for the Dell XPS 16 9640, making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the XPS 16 9640 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 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 Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for travel.
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