Comparison guide
Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs Framework Laptop 13 (2024): which should you choose?
Dell XPS 16 (9640) and Framework Laptop 13 (2024) compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Memory: 32 GB on the Dell XPS 16 (9640) against 16 GB on the Framework Laptop 13 (2024). Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-06-29 · Updated: 2026-09-21
Laptops verdict
Undocumented scoring basis · overall score and upgrade ranking withheld. The table records stored representative configurations; confirm the configuration and price on the merchant page before buying.
- Dell XPS 16 (9640): A creator's 16-inch — an RTX 4070 and OLED screen strong for both work and video.
- Framework Laptop 13 (2024): A laptop you repair and upgrade yourself — pick your ports, even swap the mainboard.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Dell XPS 16 (9640) and Framework Laptop 13 (2024) starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.
Core specifications on one baseline
| Item | Dell XPS 16 (9640) | Framework Laptop 13 (2024) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory | 32 GB AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 16 GB AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -50% |
| Weight | 2.13 kg AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 1.3 kg AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -39% |
| Battery capacity | 99.5 Wh AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 61 Wh AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -38.7% |
| Display brightness | 500 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 500 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | Same |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 60 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -33.3% |
| Thunderbolt/USB-C ports | 3 AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 4 AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +33.3% |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Different |
| Color | Graphite | Silver | Different |
| Connectivity | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | 4x configurable USB-C expansion cards, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Different |
| CPU model | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (16C/22T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16C/22T) | Different |
| GPU model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics | Different |
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 / Linux | Different |
| Panel | 16.3" OLED 3840x2400 touch | 13.5" IPS 2256x1504 | Different |
| Region | GLOBAL | GLOBAL | Same |
| Screen size | 16.3 in | 13.5 in | -17.2% |
| Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | -50% |
12 of the 32 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.
How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.
Differences recorded in the table
6 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- Memory · Dell XPS 16 (9640) 32 GB, Framework Laptop 13 (2024) 16 GB (-50%)
- Weight · Framework Laptop 13 (2024) 1.3 kg, Dell XPS 16 (9640) 2.13 kg (-39%)
- Battery capacity · Dell XPS 16 (9640) 99.5 Wh, Framework Laptop 13 (2024) 61 Wh (-38.7%)
- Refresh rate · Dell XPS 16 (9640) 90 Hz, Framework Laptop 13 (2024) 60 Hz (-33.3%)
- Storage · Dell XPS 16 (9640) 1024 GB, Framework Laptop 13 (2024) 512 GB (-50%)
- Thunderbolt/USB-C ports · Framework Laptop 13 (2024) 4, Dell XPS 16 (9640) 3 (+33.3%)
The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Laptops comparison page.
The two products this comparison names
Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.
- Dell XPS 16 (9640) · Dell · model number 9640 · released 2024 · recorded fields 16/16
- Framework Laptop 13 (2024) · Framework · model number FRANGCP04 · released 2024 · recorded fields 16/16
Fields the two products share
2 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Display brightness · 500 nits
- Region · GLOBAL
Who should choose Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Dell XPS 16 (9640) leads the table on Memory, Battery capacity, Refresh rate, Storage. A creator's 16-inch — an RTX 4070 and OLED screen strong for both work and video.
Who should choose Framework Laptop 13 (2024)
Framework Laptop 13 (2024) leads the table on Weight, Thunderbolt/USB-C ports. A laptop you repair and upgrade yourself — pick your ports, even swap the mainboard.
How to read price and purchase availability
No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.
- Dell XPS 16 (9640) · No verified purchase link currently available
- Framework Laptop 13 (2024) · No verified purchase link currently available
This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Laptops are documented on the Laptops comparison page.