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#2 in Graphic Design LaptopsRunner-Up

Dell XPS 16 9640

Name: Dell XPS 16 9640
Brand: Dell
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Dell

$1,999.00 – $2,599.00

16-inch 4K+ OLED touch display with Intel Core Ultra 9, NVIDIA RTX 4070, 32GB LPDDR5X, and 1TB SSD in Dell's most premium consumer chassis. Edge-to-edge display with invisible haptic trackpad creates a seamless, futuristic design canvas.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.2

User Sentiment

9.2

Value Score

8.2

Complaint Risk

8.8

Freshness

8.3

Community

8.3

Availability

9.2

Pros

4K+ OLED touch with 100% DCI-P3
RTX 4070 for GPU-accelerated design
Stunning edge-to-edge design

Cons

Haptic trackpad divisive among users
Limited physical ports

Don't buy this if…

The haptic trackpad and function row with touch controls lack physical feedback; many designers find traditional trackpads and keyboards more reliable.