Comparison guide
Dell XPS 16 (9640) vs MacBook Pro 14 (M4): which should you choose?
Dell XPS 16 (9640) and MacBook Pro 14 (M4) compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Memory: 32 GB on the Dell XPS 16 (9640) against 16 GB on the MacBook Pro 14 (M4). Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-06-28 · 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.
- MacBook Pro 14 (M4): The 14-inch Pro with the base M4 — a mini-LED screen and three Thunderbolt ports.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Dell XPS 16 (9640) and MacBook Pro 14 (M4) 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) | MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | 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 | 1.55 kg AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -27.2% |
| Battery capacity | 99.5 Wh AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 72.4 Wh AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -27.2% |
| Display brightness | 500 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 1600 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +220% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 120 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +33.3% |
| Thunderbolt/USB-C ports | 3 AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 3 AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | Same |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Apple M4 | Different |
| Color | Graphite | Space Black | Different |
| Connectivity | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Different |
| CPU model | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (16C/22T) | Apple M4 10-core CPU | Different |
| GPU model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Different |
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Sequoia | Different |
| Panel | 16.3" OLED 3840x2400 touch | 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED 3024x1964 ProMotion | Different |
| Region | GLOBAL | GLOBAL | Same |
| Screen size | 16.3 in | 14.2 in | -12.9% |
| 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, MacBook Pro 14 (M4) 16 GB (-50%)
- Weight · MacBook Pro 14 (M4) 1.55 kg, Dell XPS 16 (9640) 2.13 kg (-27.2%)
- Battery capacity · Dell XPS 16 (9640) 99.5 Wh, MacBook Pro 14 (M4) 72.4 Wh (-27.2%)
- Display brightness · MacBook Pro 14 (M4) 1600 nits, Dell XPS 16 (9640) 500 nits (+220%)
- Refresh rate · MacBook Pro 14 (M4) 120 Hz, Dell XPS 16 (9640) 90 Hz (+33.3%)
- Storage · Dell XPS 16 (9640) 1024 GB, MacBook Pro 14 (M4) 512 GB (-50%)
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
- MacBook Pro 14 (M4) · Apple · model number A3112 · 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.
- Thunderbolt/USB-C ports · 3
- Region · GLOBAL
Who should choose Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Dell XPS 16 (9640) leads the table on Memory, Battery capacity, Storage. A creator's 16-inch — an RTX 4070 and OLED screen strong for both work and video.
Who should choose MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
MacBook Pro 14 (M4) leads the table on Weight, Display brightness, Refresh rate. The 14-inch Pro with the base M4 — a mini-LED screen and three Thunderbolt ports.
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
- MacBook Pro 14 (M4) · 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.