ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
51.6Performance41.4
38.4Display31.8
70.7Battery65
79.4Portability71.1
9 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)0 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+10) and portability (+8). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 65
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 71
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+3%Top 43% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363+21%Top 50% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+22% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+3% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+30% | 17 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, display/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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