How do the scores compare?

ASUS Zenbook S 14 scores 62.6/100 overall; Dell XPS 13 (9350) scores 55.6/100. ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins 5 individual spec rows, Dell XPS 13 (9350) wins 1.

What are the main differences between the ASUS Zenbook S 14 and the Dell XPS 13 (9350)?

ASUS Zenbook S 14 advantages: Stronger performance score: 63 vs 46; Stronger portability score: 88 vs 85; 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB; 40% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 55 Wh; 22% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 15.3 mm; Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,649.

Which is cheaper: ASUS Zenbook S 14 or Dell XPS 13 (9350)?

ASUS Zenbook S 14 launched cheaper at $1,399, versus $1,649 for the Dell XPS 13 (9350).

ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Dell XPS 13 (9350)

WINNER

ASUS

ASUS Zenbook S 14

$1,399

Dell

Dell XPS 13 (9350)

$1,649

62.5Performance45.6

38.4Display38.4

69.3Battery67.6

88.4Portability84.5

5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 141 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)

InnoReviews verdict

ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 62.6 to 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and portability (+4). Dell XPS 13 (9350) 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 46
Stronger portability score: 88 vs 85
95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
40% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 55 Wh
22% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 15.3 mm
Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,649

Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9350)

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: ASUS Zenbook S 14 versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Spec	ASUS Zenbook S 14	Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Screen size	14 ″+4%	13.4 ″
Panel type	OLED	IPS (InfinityEdge)
Resolution	2880x1800	1920x1200
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	500 nits	500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS Zenbook S 14 versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Spec	ASUS Zenbook S 14	Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 258V	Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Graphics	Intel Arc Graphics 140V	Intel Arc Graphics 140V
RAM	32 GB	32 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package)
Storage	1,000 GB+95%	512 GB
Storage type	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: ASUS Zenbook S 14 versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Spec	ASUS Zenbook S 14	Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,730Bottom 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	11,200Bottom 11%

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS Zenbook S 14 versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Spec	ASUS Zenbook S 14	Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Capacity	77 Wh+40%	55 Wh
Web browsing endurance	—	15 h
Charging	65 W+8%	60 W

Design

Design comparison: ASUS Zenbook S 14 versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Spec	ASUS Zenbook S 14	Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Weight	1.2 kg	1.18 kg+2%
Thickness	11.9 mm+22%	15.3 mm
Material	Ceraluminum	CNC aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS Zenbook S 14 versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Spec	ASUS Zenbook S 14	Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio	2x Thunderbolt 4
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Webcam	1080p FHD IR	1080p + IR
Biometrics	IR facial recognition	Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: ASUS Zenbook S 14 versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Spec	ASUS Zenbook S 14	Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11

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