ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
62.5Performance42.4
38.4Display38.4
69.3Battery99.3
88.4Portability51.3
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 143 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 62.6 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+37) and performance (+20). Dell XPS 16 (9640) 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 42
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 51
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 44% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.13 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 69
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 29% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 77 Wh
- 16% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16.3 ″+16% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (4K OLED touch 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 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh | 100 Wh+29% |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+44% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+36% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| 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 (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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