ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
43.3Performance39.9
38.4Display38.4
66.7Battery54.1
64.1Portability65.8
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84063 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+13) and performance (+3). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 54
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 10% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 19.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475+6%Bottom 33% | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867+2%Bottom 44% | 12,600Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+8% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+2% | 1.68 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 18 mm+10% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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