Dell XPS 14 9440 Laptop vs Dell XPS 14 (DA14260)
The XPS 14 9440 is the better pick for creative work: its 14.5-inch 3.2K OLED touch screen, 32GB of fast memory and 1TB SSD make photo and video editing, design and heavy multitasking comfortable. The newer XPS 14 DA14260 is lighter, has a smoother 120Hz display and newer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but its listed configuration pairs a 16GB memory and 512GB storage setup with a non-touch 2K panel, which limits headroom. Owners and reviewers praise the XPS line's build and screen quality; the 9440's main complaints are its 60Hz panel, the capacitive function row and middling battery life under load.
- Choose the Dell XPS 14 9440 if you edit photos or video, want a touch OLED screen with full DCI-P3 color, and need 32GB of memory and a 1TB drive without upgrading later.
- Choose the Dell XPS 14 DA14260 if you want the lightest, newest XPS 14 with a 120Hz display, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, and your work fits in 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage.
Prices
- Dell XPS 14 9440 Laptop: $52.82 at MetroMotive (last seen Nov 13)
- Dell XPS 14 (DA14260): $2,399.99 at Dell Home & Home Office (last seen Nov 13)
- Difference: the Dell XPS 14 9440 Laptop is $2,347.17 cheaper than the Dell XPS 14 (DA14260) at the latest prices (Nov 13)
