Which is better for photo and video editing?

The 9440. Its 3.2K OLED covers 100% DCI-P3, and 32GB of RAM plus a 1TB SSD handle large files. The DA14260's 1920x1200 LCD and 16GB are workable but tighter.

Which has the better screen?

The 9440's OLED is sharper and more color-accurate. The DA14260's LCD is dimmer on paper at 500 nits but refreshes at 120Hz, which looks smoother in motion.

Which is more portable?

The DA14260. It weighs 1.38kg and is 15.2mm thick, against a larger 14.5-inch body on the 9440.

Is the DA14260 worth stepping up to over the 9440?

Only if you value the lighter chassis, Wi-Fi 7 and 120Hz screen more than OLED, touch and double the memory and storage. For creative work the 9440 gives more.

Dell claims up to 13 hours for the 9440, but OLED and touch use more power. The DA14260's 70Whr battery with an LCD should hold up well over a workday.

Do owners like the DA14260?

It holds 4 out of 5 from 214 ratings, and reviewers describe the new XPS line as a return to form.

Dell XPS 14 9440 vs Dell XPS 14 (DA14260)

The XPS 14 9440 is the better pick for creative work: its 14.5-inch 3.2K OLED touch panel, Core Ultra 7 155H and 32GB of RAM outclass the DA14260's 14-inch non-touch 2K LCD and 16GB. The DA14260 is the newer, lighter design with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and a 120Hz panel, and it carries a 4-out-of-5 rating from 214 owners. Buy the 9440 for color-accurate editing and touch input; buy the DA14260 for a lighter, longer-lived everyday machine.

Choose the XPS 14 9440 if you edit photos or video and need an OLED touch screen with 32GB of memory and a 1TB drive.
Choose the XPS 14 DA14260 if you want the lighter, newer chassis with Wi-Fi 7, a 120Hz screen and a lower-spec config that suits everyday work.

Prices

Dell XPS 14 9440: $52.82 at MetroMotive (checked today)
Dell XPS 14 (DA14260): $2,399.99 at Dell Home & Home Office (last seen Nov 13)
Difference: the Dell XPS 14 9440 is $2,347.17 cheaper than the Dell XPS 14 (DA14260) at the latest prices (Nov 13 and Nov 14)

	Dell XPS 14 9440	Dell XPS 14 (DA14260)
Display	14.5-inch 3.2K (3200x2000) OLED touch, 100% DCI-P3, anti-reflective	14.0-inch 2K (1920x1200) non-touch LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits
Processor	Core Ultra 7 155H, 16 cores, up to 4.8GHz	Core Ultra X7 358H, up to 4.8GHz
Memory	32GB LPDDR5x	16GB LPDDR5x, up to 7467 MT/s
Storage	1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD	512GB M.2 2230 Gen4x4 SSD
Weight and thickness	CNC aluminum, thicker 14.5-inch body	15.2mm thin, 1.38kg (3.05 lb)
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E class	Wi-Fi 7 BE211 and Bluetooth 6.0
Battery	Up to 13 hours claimed	70Whr 3-cell, 100W USB-C adapter
Owner feedback	Premium build praised; OLED and touch cost battery life	4 out of 5 from 214 ratings; reviewers call it a return to form

Spec	Dell XPS 14 9440	Dell XPS 14 (DA14260)
Graphics Card	—	Intel® Graphics
Display	—	14.0", Non-Touch, 2K (1920x1200), 1-120Hz, 500 …
Memory	—	16GB LPDDR5x, up to 7467 MT/s
Storage	—	512GB M.2 2230 SSD Gen4x4 TLC
Battery	—	3Cell, 70Whr
AC Adapter	—	100W AC adapter, USB Type-C
Wireless	—	Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE211 2x2 + Bluetooth 6.0 Wirele…
Height	—	15.20 mm (0.60 in.) for 2K LCD
Width	—	309.52 mm (12.19 in.)
Starting Weight	—	1.38 kg (3.05 lb) for 2K LCD

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