ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
46.4chipPerformancespec-based58.1
61.9chipGraphicschip73
38.4Displayspec-based38.4
69.3Batteryspec-based60
88.4Portabilityspec-based67.5
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 143 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S 14 scores 57.7 against 57.6 for Dell XPS 16 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 14
- 31% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.74 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 15.4 mm
- 10% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,200
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger graphics score: 73 vs 62
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED | 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 S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (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 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,903Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,943Top 26% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh+10% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+31% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+23% | 15.4 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (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 | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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