ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
41.6Performance58.6
41.6Display38.4
67.6Battery60
83.8Portability78.6
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17). 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
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 79
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 12% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.38 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $2,050
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 42
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,121 vs 12,600
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,927 vs 2,340
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,340Bottom 12% | 2,927+25%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | 17,121+36%Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+7% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.22 kg+12% | 1.38 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+2% | 15.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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