ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
51.6Performance58.1
38.4Display38.4
70.7Battery60
79.4Portability67.5
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+12) and battery (+11). Dell XPS 16 (2026) 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 battery score: 71 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 68
- 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 performance score: 58 vs 52
- 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 43% | 2,903+3%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363Top 50% | 16,943+27%Top 28% |
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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