ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
44.1Performance42.4
41.6Display38.4
65.7Battery99.3
78Portability51.3
5 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) scores 54.3 against 55.5 for Dell XPS 16 (9640). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 16 (9640) edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 14.7 mm vs 18.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 66
- 44% higher charging: 130 W vs 90 W
- 42% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16.3 ″+4% |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1620 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 25% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,600Top 48% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 100 Wh+42% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 90 W | 130 W+44% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+33% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm+21% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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