ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
40Performance41.4
29.8Display31.8
66.7Battery65
82Portability71.1
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) scores 50.9 against 49.5 for Dell 14 Plus (DB14250). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 71
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 17% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 17% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 1.55 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 17 mm
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,552Bottom 37% | 2,728+7%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,279+2%Bottom 21% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+17% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+17% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+12% | 17 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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