ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
37.8Performance42.4
41.6Display38.4
66.7Battery99.3
74Portability51.3
4 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+5). 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
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 30% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 67
- 44% higher charging: 130 W vs 90 W
- 33% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 75 Wh
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,656 vs 11,273
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED, glossy, non-touch (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 600) | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 3200x2000 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,173Bottom 4% | 2,418+11%Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,273Bottom 20% | 13,656+21%Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 100 Wh+33% |
| Charging | 90 W | 130 W+44% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+30% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+15% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition (no fingerprint reader) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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