Here’s a first-hand look at the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 Touch—a modern 16‑inch powerhouse that brings a touchscreen and strong specs into a sleek aluminum chassis.
Key Specifications
Based on Dell’s official specs:
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Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H or Core Ultra 7 155H (AI-accelerated, up to 5.1 GHz) Dell
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Graphics: Integrated Intel Arc or optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB GDDR6) DellCNET
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Memory & Storage: 16–32 GB LPDDR5X RAM; up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD DellWindowsTip
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Display: 16″ Touch FHD+ (1920×1200) with ComfortView Plus, or 2.5K (2560×1600) high-refresh non-touch (120 Hz), both with 100% sRGB and Dolby Vision DellMyFixGuide.com
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Battery: 90 Wh long-lasting battery with ExpressCharge Dell
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Build & Ports:
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Aluminum chassis in Ice Blue, weight ~1.9 kg (integrated GPU) or ~2.2 kg (RTX 4060) WindowsTipLaptopMedia
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Ports: Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI (1.4 for iGPU, 2.1 for RTX), audio jack, SD card slot, backlit keyboard, webcam with shutter DellLaptopMedia
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Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 DellLaptopMedia
Performance & Real-World Insights
Reviews & Testing
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NotebookCheck praised updated cooling, noting cooler surface temps (~40 °C) under load. Notebookcheck
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LaptopMedia highlighted good key feedback and large touchpad, but pointed out chassis flex beneath keyboard as a compromise in build rigidity. LaptopMedia
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PCMag found it a strong content-creation performer with excellent display and outstanding battery life (~16.5 hours in video playback tests), though noted the bulky design undermines its 2-in-1 appeal. PCMag+1
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CNET emphasized solid value, but criticized the lack of OLED and the relatively small, stiff trackpad. CNET
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Windows Central commended its AI-ready performance (Ultra CPU + RTX 4060) while noting it’s not quite as powerful as previous-gen or Snapdragon alternatives.
