ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
43.3Performance58.1
38.4Display38.4
66.7Battery60
64.1Portability67.5
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84066 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and portability (+3). 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
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 60
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,200
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 64
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 12,867
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen 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 16 (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 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 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 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | 2,903+17%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | 16,943+32%Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+7% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+5% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 15.4 mm+23% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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