ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
WINNER
VS
44.1Performance41.5
41.6Display23.3
65.7Battery65.7
78Portability56.6
7 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) wins this laptop face-off, 54.3 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+21) and display (+18). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (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 Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 57
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 30% higher Web browsing endurance: 13 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,449
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- 44% higher charging: 130 W vs 90 W
- 43% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2880x1620 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+100% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430+4% | 2,330 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,600+8% | 12,600 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 100 Wh+43% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h+30% | 10 h |
| Charging | 90 W | 130 W+44% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+27% | 1.94 kg |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm+23% | 19.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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