ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
48.5Performance58.6
41.5Display38.4
64Battery60
69.8Portability78.6
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)6 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+10) and portability (+9). 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 display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 60
- 100% higher charging: 200 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,050
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 70
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,121 vs 13,799
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 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 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846Top 39% | 2,927+3%Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799Top 45% | 17,121+24%Top 26% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+4% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W+100% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.38 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 15.2 mm+24% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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