ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
44.1Performance42.9
41.6Display31.8
65.7Battery52
78Portability61.4
6 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) wins this laptop face-off, 54.3 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+17) and battery (+14). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 61
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 38% higher charging: 90 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,763 vs 2,430
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1620 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+100% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 25% | 2,763+14%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,600+26%Top 48% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+9% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 90 W+38% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+24% | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm+13% | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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