ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
40Performance58.1
29.8Display38.4
66.7Battery60
82Portability67.5
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)7 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and display (+9). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) 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 60
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 68
- 26% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 1.74 kg
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $2,200
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen 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 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 (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 XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,552Bottom 37% | 2,903+14%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,279Bottom 21% | 16,943+50%Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+7% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+26% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+3% | 15.4 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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