Dell · 2024
Dell XPS 14 9440
Sharp build and a good 14.5 inch panel, but on Linux the IPU6 webcam stays dark and the cs35l56 speakers need firmware and a UCM patch before they make a sound.
from € 2.099 $1,899 RRP
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- Best for creative work office and web work programming
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 7/10
- Display 8/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- OLED display, deep contrast
- Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Watch for
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop (30W) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14.5" 1920x1200 @ 120Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.8 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 70 Wh, around 11 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Dell XPS 14 9440 work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. Same Meteor Lake platform as the XPS 16.
- What does the Dell XPS 14 9440 cost?
- RRP is about 1899 USD (2099 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- How heavy is the Dell XPS 14 9440?
- 1.8 kg (3.97 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 70 Wh pack, around 11 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Windows.
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from € 2.099 $1,899 RRP
Check price on AmazonShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via these affiliate links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-18.
