ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
37.8Performance44
41.6Display38.4
66.7Battery77.9
74Portability93.4
5 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+19) and battery (+11). ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) 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 16 OLED (S5606)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher charging: 90 W vs 60 W
- 44% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 52 Wh
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 74
- 33% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.5 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED, glossy, non-touch (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 600) | LCD |
| Resolution | 3200x2000 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,173Bottom 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,273Bottom 20% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+44% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 90 W+50% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 12.7 mm+20% |
| Material | Metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition (no fingerprint reader) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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