The 2024 XPS 16 is Dell's flagship 16" creator laptop and trades a traditional port set for a near-XPS-13-clean look — three Thunderbolt 4 ports do most of the work. A fourth USB-C port runs USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) without Thunderbolt. There is no built-in HDMI or USB-A, so Dell bundles a small USB-C dongle that adds both. The right side has a microSD UHS-II slot for camera workflows and a 3.5mm combo jack — both unusual on a modern XPS.
Dell’s 16″ creator laptop with three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, microSD UHS-II, and 3.5mm jack.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Dell
- Release Year
- 2024
- Model Number
- XPS 16 9640
- Category
- Laptop
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 3 | Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | Three Thunderbolt 4 ports (Intel Arc / RTX 4050 / 4060 SKUs); two on left, one on right. RTX 4070 SKU has only two TB4. Supports charging, DisplayPort, USB4 40Gbps. |
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (right side) | Data and DisplayPort Alt Mode but not Thunderbolt; 10Gbps |
| MicroSD Card Slot (UHS-II) | 1 | microSDXC UHS-II (right side) | v6.0 UHS-I/UHS-II compatible, spring-loaded |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | Headphone/microphone combo (right side) | Combo audio jack |
Notes & Compatibility
Three Thunderbolt 4 ports on Intel Arc / RTX 4050 / 4060 SKUs (RTX 4070 reduces to two TB4). USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 on right side. Ships with USB-C dongle adding HDMI and USB-A. 130W USB-C charger.
