Manufacturer image, not exact model
Quick answers
- RAM
- Not upgradeable
Max: 64 GB
Type: LPDDR5x-7467
Slots: 0
- SSD / Storage
- Upgradeable
Slots: 1
Form factor: M.2 2230
Interface: PCIe
PCIe gen: 4
- Charging
- USB-C charging
OEM adapter: 100 W
Connector: usb-c
- Displays
- Up to 3 external
Outputs: usb-c-dp-alt-mode
Can the Dell XPS 14 9440 run…?
Verdicts for popular games and software, each checked against this laptop's verified specs.
- BeamNG.driveLikely meets
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasteredDoesn't meet
- EA SPORTS FC 25Likely meets
- Cyberpunk 2077Likely meets
- Elden RingLikely meets
- Baldur's Gate 3Likely meets
- Grand Theft Auto V EnhancedLikely meets
- Red Dead Redemption 2Likely meets
- Apex LegendsLikely meets
- League of LegendsMeets minimum
- Overwatch 2Meets minimum
- Rocket LeagueMeets minimum
- Docker Desktop (Windows)Likely meets
- Wallpaper EngineMeets minimum
- Zoom Workplace (desktop)Likely meets
- Android StudioLikely meets
- Visual Studio CodeLikely meets
- Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Likely meets
Explore compatibility in depth
- Max RAM & upgrade details
- SSD upgrade details
- USB-C charging
- External monitor support
- Docking station compatibility
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See what an upgrade could change
- Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded
- 1 replaceable M.2 2230 storage slot
- USB-C charging support
- Supports 3 external displays
Storage (SSD)
M.2 2230 · PCIe · PCIe Gen 4
An upgrade may help with:
More room for files, apps and games
High potential benefitEveryday responsiveness when replacing a slower or older drive
Workload-dependent
Best reason to upgrade
More storage headroom, plus faster everyday performance if replacing a slower drive.
May not help much if: If your current drive is already a fast NVMe SSD, replacing it with another modern NVMe SSD is unlikely to produce a noticeable everyday speed difference — capacity is the main benefit in that case.
Explore SSD upgrade details →Accessories we’ve checked with the XPS 14 9440
Compatibility answers computed from this laptop’s verified specs.
Ports and connectivity
| Port | Count | Protocols | Power Delivery | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 | 3 | tb4, dp-alt-mode | In | Yes |
| Universal audio jack | 1 | — | — | No |
| microSD card reader | 1 | — | — | No |
DP Alt Mode means that port can carry video to a compatible monitor or dock over the same USB-C cable used for data. Power Delivery “In” means that port can charge the laptop; “Out” means it can power a connected accessory.
Sources used for this model
- Dell — XPS 14 9440 Owner's Manual — Specifications — verified 8/19/2026
- Dell Technologies — XPS 14 9440 Owner's Manual — verified 9/28/2026
What can I run?
What can this laptop run?
Check the XPS 14 9440’s CPU, GPU, RAM and storage against games and software requirements.
Search games & software →- Games
7 Days to Die
The Fun Pimps
Minimum and recommended requirements
Valve (Steam)Verified source · Oct 2026 - Creative
Ableton Live 12
Ableton
Minimum requirements
AbletonVerified source · Oct 2026 - Development
Android Studio
Google
Minimum and recommended requirements
Google (Android Developers)Verified source · Oct 2026
Won’t run on this laptop (3 of 240 titles)
Per publisher requirements: a different operating system, or soldered RAM below the minimum.
Curious how the XPS 14 9440 compares to other laptops on RAM and SSD upgradeability? See our upgradeability report →
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