ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
40Performance41.5
29.8Display23.3
66.7Battery65.7
82Portability56.6
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)5 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) wins this laptop face-off, 50.9 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+25) and display (+7). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 57
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 34% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 1.94 kg
- 22% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 19.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $1,449
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 33% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 75 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,600 vs 11,279
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,552+10%Bottom 37% | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,279Bottom 21% | 12,600+12%Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 100 Wh+33% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+34% | 1.94 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+22% | 19.1 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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