ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
41.6Performance44
41.6Display38.4
67.6Battery79
83.8Portability84.8
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and performance (+2). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) 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 38
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 36% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 68
- 38% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 13 h
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,340Top 83% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Top 55% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+36% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 18 h+38% |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.22 kg | 1.19 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 14.8 mm+1% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC Machined Aluminum and Gorilla Glass |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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