ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
49.3Performance44
41.6Display38.4
66.7Battery77.9
82.7Portability93.4
5 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 57.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and portability (+11). ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher charging: 90 W vs 60 W
- 44% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 52 Wh
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 83
- 23% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.3 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600) | LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+44% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 90 W+50% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm | 12.7 mm+9% |
| Material | Metal | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (display/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 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 | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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