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5.0Graphics2.7
5.3Overall performance5.2
7.1Display8.2
4.0Memory & storage5.8
7.6Battery & portability7.3
8.6Features & cooling7.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
XPS 16 9640 RTX 4070 (2024)Omen Transcend 14 RTX 4050 (2024)
| XPS 16 9640 RTX 4070 (2024) | Omen Transcend 14 RTX 4050 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 240 mm | 233.5 mm | +6.5 mm |
| Width | 358 mm | 313 mm | +45 mm |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 16.9 mm | +1.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.6 kg | +0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is XPS 16 9640 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Omen Transcend 14 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- Battery capacity100 Wh vs 71 Wh+40%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,835 vs 6,419+53%
- Resolution class4K (2160p/2400p) vs 3K (1800p/2000p)
- GPU compute (FP32)13.5 TFLOPS vs 9.6 TFLOPS+41%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 2,560+80%
- Video memory8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- M.2 SSD slots2 vs 12×
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Omen Transcend 14 RTX 4050 (2024): No
- SD card readerYes · Omen Transcend 14 RTX 4050 (2024): No
- Dolby AtmosYes · Omen Transcend 14 RTX 4050 (2024): No
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 512 GB+95%
Why is Omen Transcend 14 RTX 4050 (2024) better than XPS 16 9640 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 4,096 GB4.1×
- GPU power (TGP)60 W vs 65 W+8%
- Weight2.13 kg vs 1.63 kg+31%
- Advanced OptimusNo · XPS 16 9640 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- USB-A ports0 vs 2
- HDMI 2.1No · XPS 16 9640 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Pixel density139 ppi vs 243 ppi+75%
- Thickness18 mm vs 16.9 mm+7%
- Key travel1 mm vs 1.5 mm+50%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 7,467 MHz+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 60 W | 65 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13.5 TFLOPS | 9.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,835 | 6,419 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 185H | Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| CPU threads | — | 22 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 7 165H, Core Ultra 9 185H | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 12,402 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,385 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 942 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16.3″ | 14″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2400 | 2880 × 1800 |
| Resolution class | 4K (2160p/2400p) | 3K (1800p/2000p) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 139 ppi | 243 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 7,467 MHz |
| Upgradable RAM | No | No |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 1 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 71 Wh |
| Power adapter | 130 W | 140 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.63 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 16.9 mm |
| Width | 358 mm | 313 mm |
| Depth | 240 mm | 233.5 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Silver | White, Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.5 dB | 51.9 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 0 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | No | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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