ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
62.5Performance58.6
38.4Display38.4
69.3Battery60
88.4Portability78.6
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 141 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 62.6 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+10) and battery (+9). Dell XPS 14 (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 59
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 79
- 22% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 15.2 mm
- 13% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.38 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,050
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,927Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,121Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh+10% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+13% | 1.38 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+22% | 15.2 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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