For 2024 the larger XPS laptop model gets a new CPU and a new design. The Dell XPS 16 (9640) shares the same design as the XPS 14 we reviewed, with a borderless trackpad, capacitive Fn row and a new keyboard. It looks stunning and is available with a FHD+ IPS or our 4K+ OLED touch display, Intel Core Ultra processors with AI and up to an NVIDIA RTX 4070.
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As a current XPS user, I will never, ever use a laptop that doesn't have physical function keys.
Idk why every company watches the other one fail at making a good touch row and then try it themselves. Even Apple couldn't make it enjoyable to use.
Apple tried and dropped it after got feedback from users, Dell tried right after Apple dropped 😂
I dont use function keys, would love to get the xps 16, but its so damn expensive. and for normal media and brightness controls, I feel a touch system is better.
R.I.P. the classic Dell XPS lineup 2015 - 2023.
Yep. They killed the King.
xps the overheating and underclocking king
I prefer my 2022 xps 15 4k 3050ti. The screen is so beautiful and the chassy is much better than the new one.
@TheRunpoker I got a 2019 XPS 15, the last one with USB-A, HDMI, and a removable Wi-Fi card, for free after a 2017 XPS broke and they couldn't fix it (it had a warranty), but it took me escalating the issue to the executive level, basically Michael Dell level, to get the replacement. And of course, the 2020 model came out less than two weeks later. But apart from the two SSD slots, there wasn't any reason to get it (the 2015 - 2019 model only has one SSD slot). Heck, they even fixed the webcam issue on the 2019 model and while thermals were still pretty bad on it, it's decent for a 2019 computer, although the lower powered GTX 1650 Ti doesn't even have DLSS or enough vRAM, so I'm not sure if I can use it nowadays...
RIP but not much of value was lost. Overpriced, overheating, underperforming...
Ugh. Is every laptop maker going to try a touch FN row and watch it fail? Lenovo did the same thing with thinkpads and had to get rid of it because everyone hated it
Ah yes, the 2nd gen Thinkpad X1 Carbon had one, removed the very next generation.
@@cameronbosch1213 If I recall correctly, they put them on the T and X lines that generation too. Absolutely insane to do that with your business customers who just need working machines.
Combine that with the keyboard, and a definant no go.
1080p non oled for that price point? That's actually crazy lmao.
Thank you for covering these types of machines. You deserve a million subscribers.
Dell went _way_ too far this time in copying Apple. Heck, even Apple realized that they went too far and were losing sales, so they were basically forced to abandon their 2016 - 2019 MacBook Pro design in favor of something actually usable for their customers. I mean, even Apple abandoned the Touch Bar, Thunderbolt/USB-C only, and making high-performance laptops too thin and the expense of everything else from performance and battery life to the butterfly keyboard that eventually had to be tossed completely because it wouldn't stop breaking no matter how many updates Apple tried. And now Dell thinks most of that is a good idea? They're going to learn why it's a bad idea the hard way...
Holy cow been a while since I’ve watched this channel so I’m surprised by the new haircut. Looking good Liza. 😊
Longtime XPS laptop user, and I purchased one of these! Overall I do like it, however it has a few serious problems. What I like: - Dell finally fixed the horrible material on the palmrest they've used for the past 12 years that was a fingerprint magnet and incredibly difficult to clean - There are no more fan vents on the bottom of the laptop, so you can actually use it on your lap or uneven surface without it heating up or the fans spinning up - I'm actually a fan of the touchpad, it surprisingly works great and looks nice as well. - 4K screen option on the XPS 16 is awesome and thankfully largely untouched from past models, and it being OLED is a plus. - Opening up the laptop is now easy again (Opening the outgoing XPS 15 was a massive pain). - The build quality is great, I can also tell they learned from the failure points of past XPS models and improved upon or fixed them What I don't like: - The function row obviously should be physical buttons. While I personally don't use those keys too often, and also don't mind the escape key, the delete key is incredibly frustrating to use. I also bet people who do use these keys frequently will hate it. Dell didn't even do anything to make this change worthwhile, like make the keys customizable where I could pick from hundreds of different glyphs/icons and assign the key to do whatever I wanted. Dell, just bring the physical keys back, what are you doing? - The price is way too expensive. Usually I will get an XPS every 4 years when they redesign it and the configuration I get is usually about $2,000. This time it was about $3,000 for the same configuration... What? I waited about a month for a big sale, but I should not have to wait for a sale for what should be the normal price point. - The color options are annoying. You now either have a silver exterior w/ white palmrest/keyboard or a graphite/almost black exterior w/ graphite palmrest. There is no way to get the color option that has been offered on this thing for 12 years: A silver exterior with a black/dark palmrest area. I think it would be great if Dell offered 4 or 5 exterior options and maybe 3 or 4 palmrest/keyboard color options and you could pick your own color combo. Would love to see options added that you could choose from like a gold exterior color option and a silver palmrest/keyboard option. - It's incredibly annoying that you can't get a 4K screen on the 14 inch, instead having to settle with this strange resolution that doesn't scale as well as 4K does on Windows. Also the default resolution for the XPS 16 being an ugly 1080p matte screen is crazy considering the 4K screen was the standard screen 4 years ago with the launch of the XPS 15, and the one before that. - There's no way to adjust the sound/speakers on the laptop, no EQ or anything. The speakers don't sound terrible on it, however on my prior XPS 15 where I was able to adjust EQ of the speakers, the difference is night and day
1:58 Dell: That sign can't stop me because I can't read!
Thanks a loooot❤❤❤ I've been waiting too long for your review on this laptop
I'm not in love with the idea of having touch function keys, as if Dell hasn't learned from Apple's touch bar. I need something tactile if I am to rely on muscle memory, and not consciously look at the F-keys.
Another excellent review! Love your channel and I feel way smarter whenever I'm done watching. Thanks a million Lisa
Lowkey this channel is soooo nostalgic. I forgot you were still making videos
Can your thumb push down the Space key when fast typing? I actually returned a laptop years before because of low rise Space key issue.
Another smashing and honest review. Thanks, Lisa, because I was wondering about this XPS 16 model, and you helped me decide on it. I'll pass on it for now. But still a pretty laptop.
Love the new look👍 (both product and reviewer)
I’ve used one XPS desktop and five XPS laptops in the past 14 years. I was about to get a new one since the latest I got was in 2017. After seeing the route Dell has chosen to go the past years, I decided to switch to another brand. The touch bar is the ultimate deal breaker.
Bro, you're so right. I had to use a corporate mac, hated the touch bar
Which brand? I'm currently looking for a replacement for my 2020 XPS 15, and there are so many brands selling good Windows laptops that it's all a bit confusing
Great review. I had a Dell XPS a couple years ago and discovered a nasty trap with using a third party power supply. When using a non Dell power supply, the CPU clock speed was slowed to a ridiculously low value. Later I found a third party app that could restore the CPU clock speed to a usable value. Also the laptops battery would not charge when using a third party main’s adapter. Yes I did ensure the DC supplied to the laptop the same as the Dell mains adapter.
I have know this channel for over 10 years now. Well done Lisa 'THis is Lisa from Mobul Tech Review', never gets old
Could you make a review on the new Lenovo Thinkpad P1 Gen7 when it's out?
How is it in comparison to MBP 16?
Love the hair Lisa. Suits you. Great review as always.
Beautiful design ❤❤
would love to get this, like all the new features, i dont use function keys nor do i use the trackpad. would love to upgrade from my 9510 but its so expensive. looks stunning as well
I would ask why, as a Yoga 9i user looking at upgrades?
Nice! Any chance you'll review the new Dell 7350 2 in 1?
Can you please review the Rabbit R1? 🙏🏼
I have reviewed or used some great Lenovo laptops ThinkPad laptops but for sure this dell xps 16 is causing some shivering in me.A very good laptop from your review and am looking forward to having a personal experience with it.
Would love if you'd include a webcam/mic test, and a latency report. Dell has a history of glitchy audio.
Great review, as always! I genuinely don't understand why companies insist on copying Apple's worst designs and never the (rare) GOOD designs. It's been happening for as long as I can remember, and it ALWAYS backfires. The touchbar is horrible and there's a reason Apple ditched it. Why not instead copy Apple's modular USB-C port design for when these inevitably break? It's a shame.
I'm literally working on a 14 inch model of this machine for someone this week, and absolutely hate the function key. As someone who uses these keys regularly, why would you take away the actual keys? Otherwise seems like a nice machine, but I'm definitely not a fan of the keyboard, or the invisible trackpad.
Hey Lisa where is the thinkpad t14 gen3 intel review 😢
Are you going to review the new 11” iPad Pro? I couldn’t figure out how to contact you. Thanks.
After years and years, still the best laptop reviewer in tech by a large margin. Thank you Lisa!
using the computer to cover up what the tshirt says! making us wait until 1:33 to find out ! well played
Hi! I’m an Architecture student and I wanted to buy a dell for my works, 3d models and rendering apps. I have to buy a very good high quality pc. I think this may be the one but the resolution of the “basic” option got me thinking. Is it good enough? Am I going to do a very good investment? Thank you for your answer
WOW. The price on this makes my m3 max MBP with 36GB Ram and 1TB drive seem like the value play. (I paid 3,000 at Best Buy).
I don't remember ever hearing anyone, including my Apple-using comrades, say that they prefer a 16" display configuration to a 17". When Apple stopped making 17" displays I thought "well... Apple. They do what they want despite user preferences." But now there is no longer a 17" display configuration to be found. Are PC makers following Apple now? Your reviews are wonderful, and this one is no exception, but I'd love to hear you talk about the industrywide dismissal of the 17" format.
It's not rocket science. 17" laptops get discontinued because they don't sell. They don't sell because they're too heavy. 17" will reappear only if laptop makers make them lighter.
OEMs are moving towards 15, 16 and 18-inch laptops.
@@andyH_England Absolutely. As I say. My question is why. Thanks though.
@@mulciberus Sorry, yes, I did turn my brain on for a minute or so, but I could not think of a reason other than a trend!
@@andyH_England I suspect the reasons are complicated. As the technology improves to make notebooks lighter it actually becomes more feasible to offer larger displays. It's clearly evident that every year millions trade in their TVs for larger screen models. Everyone wants the more luxurious experience of a larger display... except, it would seem, according to PC manufacturers. I'm suspicious of their thinking.
Look how they massacred my boy.
I bought Dell for over 20 years but my last XPS laptop fell apart. Never again Dell.
I thought it was Hank Azaria! Seriously though, great review.
We're thrilled to hear that you like the Sensel haptic touchpad in the XPS 16! Would love to tell you more about it and what differentiates our technology if you're interested.
What a beautiful laptop. Still love my xps 15 7590 but would love this. Display still stands up today but I wish. Can't just buy a new laptop, whoever owned my car before I did didn't really take care of it so my life's money goes to garages, a brutal scheme in my country.
Any chance a framework review is on the horizon? I'm thinking of buying one and i check this channel before i buy any new computer/phone.
I have the 16 inch model, and it's really good on Linux. Like, even the fingerprint sensor works! Most laptops don't have working fingerprint sensors on Linux. They do. Also, it has around 8 hours of battery life at around 200-250 nits at 60 hz for light use. Pretty good and very upgradable and repairable!
Thanks Lisa. Great review as always. I think this is a dud. What was Dell thinking???
love your shirt
Thank you very much for the review. The capacitive keys, invisible trackpad and the flat keys are all signs that Dell really doesn't want my money.
I love the haircut!!!!
1900? YIKES. My i7 7th generation with 4k screen is still kicking fine lol.
I would expect a comparison with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 because it is also thin and even lighter than this, has great speakers and screen, and has much better GPU performance at a lower price.
Outside of the electronic F keys and no type A port, the rest of the product is excellent in my opinion. Good build quality, 90hz screen refresh rate, Nvidia RTX GPU 4070 for gaming or video editing, and a 16-inch screen for lots of screen real estate. Also, the speakers on the right and left sides to maximize sound effects.
It's a nice product. It's just that Dell made it more expensive than Apple's MacBooks.
@@RobloxianX Bad pricing strategy then. People are going to run towards M3 MacBook Pro 16-inch or Yoga Pro 9i for content creation devices that are 16-inches.
@@akin242002 I think its all of their technologies they packed in there, if they just made a 16" XPS with the 2023 design they wouldnt have needed to price it so high
Apart from what you mentioned and the price, the issue is the wattage, which is severely limited for the price and will be destroyed by similar-priced rivals in pro work or gaming. If you are buying for the aesthetics, not worried about slower workflows, and are rich, then it is nice.
If you want a good XPS this year then Asus got you covered with their new Zephyrus g14/g16. The only cons I could think of from the Asus is maybe the larger charger and silly keyboard font
Why does Dell not learn from other computer manufactures mistakes. Why change the key spacing, why hide the track pad and why use touch keys...people don't need that, they need a traditional laptop that we all have become accustomed to and are happy using efficiently. What is supposed to change are the internals to higher capacities, high performance, more efficiency, better clarity, better connectivity and latest standards etc etc. Thanks Lisa for the review.
Moore's law has expired so now they're rotating out gimmicks while they wait for actual spec upgrades.
Watch the Ben 10 Alien Force episode "The Final Battle: Part 2" and go to the part where Ben gets an Omnitrix clone from one of his enemies, that's how I feel about the new Dell XPS
I have always used Dell XPS laptops. I buy almost every year, I gift dell XPS laptops to my relatives and family whenever there are deals available. Not anymore. Dell have quality problems. They always look good on paper but not on actual day to day usage. WiFi issues, battery draining faster, slow, crashing, etc... Its filled with bugs. I haven't decided which brand I will choose next but it will definitely not be DELL.
Over under. How many years before Dell goes back to real buttons for FN row? I give em 2 gens.
I'll go under, if it's not back next gen due to abysmal sales, I'd be amazed.
@osbert Probably 2026. They'll keep it for 2025 and then "fix" the problem by adding them back, just like Apple did four years prior. 🤦♂️
@@cameronbosch1213 true, this is dell after all, stupid decisions ain't gonna make themselves!
Just curious, what a 60w N card can do🤣
I've been watching lisa since she reviewed the droid DNA which was more then 10 years ago and this channel is beyond underrated. People be sleeping on this channel!
940K subscribers is not underrated. It's one of the most popular tech review channels on KZhead.
Great review. My conclusion - prettier than the previous but more compromises, reduces its attractiveness vs the old xps15 (or 17). Maybe review (or point to if donw!) a roughly equiv Alienware with comparable cpu/mem/gpu and still luggable? They tend to be ugly but more functional istm even for 'productivity'
I’m not sure it looks pretty, the old HP Spectres in copper and black were phenomenal designs, XPS doesn’t hit that mark. Great review though, love your presentations. $1900? Not bad, a used MacBook Air M2 with 16GB/1TB config cost me around the same in UK pounds, so Dell is priced well. Will it last?
Thanks Dell
Ive loved the xps designs throughout the years. But dell moving in the wrong direction making it thinner and thinner. Intel chips aren't as efficient as Apple silicons. Hence, inadequate cooling on the xps is disappointing considering the price range.
No offense, but you look sharper loving it!, great review though
good battery life, but on laptops at the end of the day it's only good for about 2 yrs then charging-cycle will get worse and battery will only last for 3hrs top.hope one day, laptop's battery will be as good as mobile phone's.
so far the xps lineup has not been able to keep up with professional engineering work. it overheats and underclocks to around 1ghz. i doubt it would do well in video / photo editing either. i do not recommend these thin and lights unless you are buying it for the status image or expensive social media machine
Guess I'm keeping my 17" for a few more years
Love love your videos. One thing. Your intro. I'm Lisa, not This is Lisa. You are a person, not a This!
How did Dell not see the mistakes of Apple and Lenovo with that awful capacitive strip. Also the trackpad badly needs a subtle line to outline the trackpad area which they could do while still looking clean/beautiful. The keyboard also is meh, again seems like they missed the mistakes Apple made in years gone. Not a fan but at least it has a great screen. Tbh at the prices for this model in Europe I would rather get a MacBook Pro which costs the same when I price them up :(
I always find your reviews to be honest, excellent & refreshing (in this bs influencer on-line world). Lookinf forward to when you might get a change to review Apple's new 13" M4 iPad Pro & Magic Keyboard: Here's something I'd really like to know, given Apple's ongoing hype about iPad/keyboard combos as a 'replacement' for a laptop in Job's 'post-PC' world: Can we yet actually use it on our laps? Prior models were hopeles, would overbalance & had poor egonomics in this respect. Of course there remains the onging limitations with the dopey iOS (vs MacOS). But seriously, for all that vast amount of preice gouging, claims & promises: Can a 13" M4 iPad Pro with new keyboard and/or pencil in the lid really be used on one's lap or in other obvious 'on the go' locations? Or is it still confined to desktop use only, just like the models before it
I'm looking for Thunderbolt 5 on laptops these days.
Will not buy this product line again until they bring back the function keys
Love your reviews, but the wattage on the cpu is 70 watts in ultra mode 45 in optimized it's25 percent faster than the 14 inch in multicore. I own the exact model you described, and Dell regularly sells it for 2899 and 150 for a 2 year warrenty. So it's actually cheaper than a non max Mac Book Pro 18 core with similar specifications. Combined with a fabulous screen, build quality Wi fF 7 excellent speakers, a non grease attracting keyboard that feels premium. Yes, some of this takes time to adjust to , but most will get the hang of it. You try to imply that it can't game well,l that simply is not true. It's also more than capable for demanding video editing. I owned a Mac Book Pro 16, and I hated Mac OS, especially the file system, and the gaming experience is very limited.You also, failed to mention how much cooler and quieter it is than all gaming laptops it's smilar to a Mac Book. It's the best combination power battery life with a large screen size in the smallest form factor. Is it expensive? Yes, as are most premium products. I think just because it's not your cup of tea doesn't mean it's not a great laptop, and it's certainly not just because its design esthetics are class leading. However, some people love the notch esthetic.
Can this computer run backyard baseball at 30fps?
Nice b8 m8. Of course it can.
As a developer I use the F-keys alot. I prefer real buttons
Well, I'm done with the XPS now. Finally time to switch horses.
Had mine for a month now. If you want a high spec model (64GB RAM, 2TB SSD) its actually not too bad compared to other options. In fact, there are few 64GB RAM models to choose from (in Australia). The keyboard is okay - you certainly get used to it. The rest of the package is pretty amazing - super fast, screen is gorgeous, and battery life is pretty good. I'm happy.
Lenovo yoga pro 9i destroys Dell XPS on every single metric
@@A4Louisdebou I looked at the yoga ro 9i but not avail for 64gb ram and 2TB SSD
Best thing Dell ever did was make it SO EASY for me to NEVER consider getting a new one to replace my 2019 model. No physical function keys, outrageous pricing, no 120HZ option in 2024 lol. Goodbye Dell, and Hello competition!
Dell has the most unoriginal design team. Literal dinosaurs.
Solve for X.
I bought the m3 Max and that was almost $4k with AppleCare. Still I think that machine is worth it. I don’t think I’d spend $3500 on a Dell. My precious MacBook from 2015 lasted me 9 years.
I'm still daily driving MBA 2015. My personal workhorse is an XPS 15" 9500. Little doubt the 9500 will last just as long . Zero chance I would ever buy Apple Care.
I've been daily driving an XPS 15 since 2018 with no issues
Dell XPS is not a consumer electronic. It's an enterprise electronic. Only professionals should buy these.
Progrssional software developers won't touch these with a barge pole.
Precision line-up is for this...
Nope. This is more of a MacBook Air competitor but with a puny dGPU. And Apple actually has a similar port selection when plugged in to the XPS 16. Oh, and for once it has a better keyboard, touchpad, and battery life.
DOA. The Surface Pro 6 leak reveals a higher Geek bench multiscore than a Macbook Air M3. Intel is done for.
SGB4U is better looking and a better deal if you like build quality and prestige
I think it's to much of a copy of apple mac book -and you can bet your boots that those C ports will be a big problem As im seeing more and more repairs because of the controller chip failure. Oh well more work for Alex in Northridge fix...
hard to watch 😅
My Dell XPS 15 still looks amazing as fxck and will always be the best looking sexy laptop, why would I need this one which is just a copy past of old Macbook? -_-
I'd rather go for the Asus g16.
I just got an XPS 14, the screen door effect on the OLED is so disappointing. I like to have the computer on my chest when on the couch, the screen looks like a news paper up close. Whites and greys are mud. This is NOT a "gorgeous" display. The red dots from the touch digitizer are obvious closer than ~20inches from the display. I am stunned that they'd ship a product like this. This is a hard pass for any sort of artwork, and its even annoying to look at a spreadsheet cause the array of red dots really pops on a white screen. I like the laptop a lot, but this screen is a crime. Color accuracy and resolution are moot when you put a grid of red dots on top of it all.
How on earth can you design a laptop for POWER USERS and do away with the function keys. This is 10 steps back for Dell. I will not be upgrading to any laptop without physical function keys.
I hope Dell is prepared for all the "look how they massacred my boy" memes.
To me xps is not worth it, if i wanted solder on components i will buy a macbook pro. I want to be able to upgrade ram,wifi,and ssd
Disappointing. I bought an XPS 15 years ago for its reliability, upgradability and performance. Could almost swear the ram was not soldered an I changed the wifi card.I couldn't care less about capacitive fn keys or a keyboard that isn't as easy to type on as standard laptop keyboards. I guess my next laptop won't be an XPS.
Feels like my usual KZheadrs love to hate on the 2024 line up of XPS... good to hear Lisa's perspectives!
Because it's a massive downgrade from even the 2023 XPS 17 in pretty much every way. And it makes Razer and Apple look like bargain computers in comparison.
@@cameronbosch1213 I disagree on every way. Better battery life, better screen refresh rate (90hz), better web camera, and faster keyboard response time (From 37 ms to 1 ms). However, I do acknowledge things that got worse. Examples: RAM isn't adjustable, CPU performance is worse, less powerful max GPU, and less screen real estate at 16-inch.
Dame Dell really screwed up with the new XPS line. That touch row on top is terrible! The trackpad without the border line is also another crap idea! I guess they enjoy losing customers/money! 💯
Oh yeah, who is going to risk it? My last XPS15 got like 4 motherboard replacements, never have I met with such a flawed/unreliable design, never more for me. Another company I used to work with had the same exact experience/acquired policy.
Dell woke up in 2016.
Wtf is this Ludacris price, I was expecting 2k
I don’t understand why anybody would buy a notebook with 2 hours of battery life and the thermal profile of a fusion reactor.
How is this an upgrade compared to last year's model? 16,3 instead of 17 inch Display No physical function keys The keyboard looks nice but doesn't seem very functional. Only 3 USB-C ports instead of 4 Only a micro SD Card slot instead of a standard sized one. Only 1 SSD slot instead of 2 No upgradable RAM because it's soldered to the motherboard. GPU options are the same as last year. The only real improvement seems to be the CPU with the embedded NPU cores that almost nobody needs right now. Plus a price increase because of all these "great" innovations.
Save your sanity (and your money) and just get the zephyrus g16
NOOOOOOOO!!!! they ruined the keyboard. Apple finally removed it FFS!!! why Dell ? I was waiting to purchase this year's model :(
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