ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
48.5Performance44
41.5Display38.4
64Battery77.9
69.8Portability93.4
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+24) and battery (+14). ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 233% higher charging: 200 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 40% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 52 Wh
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 64
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 70
- 36% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 32% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.46 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846Top 39% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799Top 45% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+40% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 200 W+233% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 12.7 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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