ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
43.3Performance44
38.4Display38.4
66.7Battery77.9
64.1Portability93.4
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84062 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+29) and battery (+11). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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 DUO (2024) UX8406
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 44% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 52 Wh
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 64
- 39% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.65 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 19.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+44% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 12.7 mm+36% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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