ASUS Googlebook 14 vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
44Performance39.9
54.7Display38.4
60Battery54.1
96.1Portability65.8
4 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 142 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+30) and display (+16). Dell XPS 14 (9440) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Googlebook 14
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 66
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+1% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+41% | 1.68 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm+39% | 18 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 |
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