ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) vs Dell 14 (DC14250)
44Performance44
35.3Display23.3
36.7Battery38.7
72.7Portability68.2
4 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)1 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) wins this laptop face-off, 45.4 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and portability (+5). Dell 14 (DC14250) 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 S16 (S5652MA)
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 68
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 11% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 18.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch (100% sRGB) | IPS (WVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 Processor 350 (6-core, up to 4.8GHz, 17 TOPS NPU) | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (onboard, not upgradeable) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 54 Wh+3% |
| Charging | 48 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+4% | 1.56 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+11% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability testing | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello support | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR camera (no fingerprint reader) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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