ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
40Performance39.9
29.8Display38.4
66.7Battery54.1
82Portability65.8
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) wins this laptop face-off, 50.9 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+16) and battery (+13). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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 battery score: 67 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 66
- 24% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 1.68 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 18 mm
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,552 vs 2,330
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,600 vs 11,279
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+8% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+24% | 1.68 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+17% | 18 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| 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 |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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