ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
51.6Performance44
38.4Display38.4
70.7Battery77.9
79.4Portability93.4
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)1 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) scores 57.5 against 58.9 for Dell XPS 13 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 13 (2026) edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher capacity: 78 Wh vs 52 Wh
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 71
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 79
- 33% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363Top 50% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+50% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+6% | 12.7 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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