ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
44Performance39.9
23.3Display38.4
36.7Battery54.1
82.4Portability65.8
2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (9440) wins this laptop face-off, 47.3 to 44.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and display (+15). ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) 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 S14 (S5452MA)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 66
- 29% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.68 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 37
- 108% higher charging: 100 W vs 48 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 Processor 350 (up to 4.8GHz, 6C/6T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (onboard) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 70 Wh+32% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 48 W | 100 W+108% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+29% | 1.68 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+9% | 18 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H tested | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition camera | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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