ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
62.5Performance44
38.4Display38.4
62.7Battery79
88.4Portability84.8
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 141 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 61.2 to 57.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and portability (+4). Dell XPS 13 (2026) 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 S 14
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 44
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 85
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 31% higher capacity: 72 Wh vs 55 Wh
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 63
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+31% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.19 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+20% | 14.8 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | CNC Machined Aluminum and Gorilla Glass |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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