ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
51.6Performancespec-based58.1
58.2chipGraphicschip73
38.4Displayspec-based38.4
70.7Batteryspec-based60
79.4Portabilityspec-based67.5
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) scores 57.6 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 16 (UM5606)
- 23% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 15.4 mm
- 14% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 1.74 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 78 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,200
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger graphics score: 73 vs 58
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 13,363
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | 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 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817Top 50% | 2,903+3%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363Bottom 47% | 16,943+27%Top 26% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+11% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+14% | 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 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 16 (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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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