ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
41.6Performance41.4
41.6Display31.8
67.6Battery65
83.8Portability71.1
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) wins this laptop face-off, 54.9 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+13) and display (+10). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 (UX3405)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 71
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 21% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.55 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,728 vs 2,340
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+100% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,340Bottom 15% | 2,728+17%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+14%Bottom 36% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+17% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 13.4 h+3% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.22 kg+21% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+12% | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 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 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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