ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
62.7Performancechip35
38.5Display38.4
50.7Battery77.9
74.8Portability93.4
6 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) scores 56.2 against 55.8 for Dell XPS 13 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 35
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 21% higher capacity: 63 Wh vs 52 Wh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 75
- 29% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 18 mm
- 28% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.38 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $2,980
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (anti-glare, non-touch, 100% sRGB) | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+21% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 1 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 12.7 mm+29% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, Kensington Nano security slot | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor, IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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