ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
40Performancespec-based41.4
53.6chipGraphicschip61.9
29.8Displayspec-based31.8
66.7Batteryspec-based65
82Portabilityspec-based71.1
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 51.2 against 51.2 for Dell 14 Plus (DB14250). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- 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)
- Stronger graphics score: 62 vs 54
- 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 25% | 2,728+7%Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,279+2%Bottom 27% | 11,085Bottom 22% |
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) |
Related comparisons
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)VSASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)vs HONOR Laptop X14 Plus 2026VSASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)vs Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31)VSASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)vs HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PCVSDell 14 Plus (DB14250)vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)VSDell 14 Plus (DB14250)vs HONOR Laptop X14 Plus 2026VSDell 14 Plus (DB14250)vs Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31)VSDell 14 Plus (DB14250)vs HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PCVS