ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
49.2Performance58.1
33.1Display38.4
66.7Battery60
82.7Portability67.5
4 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)7 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) scores 55 against 55.3 for Dell XPS 16 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 16 (2026) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 68
- 25% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.74 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 10% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 15.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,200
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 33
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated, 8 CUs) | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,886Top 33% | 2,903+1%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,491Top 48% | 16,943+26%Top 26% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+7% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+25% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+10% | 15.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, microSD card reader, 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 | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login (no fingerprint reader) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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