Dell XPS 13 (9350) vs ASUS Zenbook S14 (UX5406)
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V against Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 13.4-inch vs 14-inch screens, 1.18 vs 1.2 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | XPS 13 (9350) | Zenbook S14 (UX5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | No info | ₹1,49,990 (Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB, 1TB) / 2026 UX5406AA refresh from ₹1,79,990 |
| Announced | September 2024 | September 2024 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option) | Windows 11 Home |
| Model Numbers | XPS 13 9350 (regulatory model P151G) | UX5406SA, UX5406AA |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 295.3 x 199.1 x 15.3 mm | 310.3 x 214.7 x 12.9 mm |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm (14.8 mm with OLED) | 12.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.18 kg (OLED) / 1.19 kg (FHD+, QHD+) | 1.20 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminium, glass palm rest | All-metal |
| Lid Material | Not published by Dell | Ceraluminum (ceramic aluminium) |
| Colours | Platinum, Graphite | Zumaia Gray, Scandinavian White, Antrim Gray |
Display | ||
| Size | 13.4-inch | 14-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (169 ppi) / 2560 x 1600 (225 ppi) / 2880 x 1800 OLED (254 ppi) | 2880 x 1800 (3K) |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED |
| Anti-Glare | FHD+ anti-glare, QHD+ anti-reflective | Glossy (anti-glare on 2026 model) |
| HDR | Not published by Dell | True Black 500 (1000 on 2026) |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | IPS touch (QHD+), OLED touch | Not published by ASUS |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120 Hz (FHD+, QHD+), 60 Hz (OLED) | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits (FHD+, QHD+), 400 nits (OLED) | 500 nits HDR peak (1100 nits HDR peak on UX5406AA) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB (FHD+), 100% DCI-P3 (QHD+, OLED) | 100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 (True Black 1000 on UX5406AA) |
| Touchscreen | Optional (QHD+ and OLED) | Yes (stylus support) |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V / Core Ultra 7 256V / 258V / 268V / Core Ultra 9 288V | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V / Ultra 7 258V (UX5406SA, Lunar Lake); Core Ultra 7 355 / Ultra 9 386H (UX5406AA, Panther Lake) |
| Top Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, 8 cores (4P + 4LPE), 8 threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 12 MB cache, 30 W | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 16 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.9 GHz, 18 MB cache |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130V (Core Ultra 5) / Intel Arc 140V (Core Ultra 7, 9), integrated | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 48 TOPS on Core Ultra 9 288V) | Intel NPU, up to 50 TOPS (40 to 47 TOPS on Lunar Lake models) |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 32 GB | 16 GB / 32 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X-8533 | LPDDR5X |
| Max RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Soldered RAM | Yes (on package) | On package (Lunar Lake model) |
| Storage Options | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe (M.2 2230/2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
| Max Storage | 4 TB | 1 TB |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 55 Wh (3-cell) | 72 Wh (UX5406SA) / 77 Wh (UX5406AA) |
| Battery Life | No info | Up to 27 hours (ASUS claim) |
| Charger | 60W USB-C | 65W USB-C (68W on UX5406AA, 100W USB-C fast charge capable) |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery) |
| USB-A | None | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | None | HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) |
| Headphone Jack | None | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| External Displays | 2x 4K with lid open | Not published by ASUS |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 (Bluetooth 6.0 on UX5406AA) |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Yes (Windows Hello) | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| Speakers | 4 (2 tweeters + 2 woofers) | Not published by ASUS |
| Speaker Power | 2W each | Not published by ASUS |
| Microphones | Dual digital-array mics | Array mics |
| Audio Tuning | Not published by Dell | Smart Amp |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Key Travel | Not published by Dell | 1.1 mm |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes (power button) | Not published by ASUS |
| IR Face Unlock | Yes | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| TPM | TPM 2.0 | Not published by ASUS |
| Notable Features | Copilot+ PC, Dell ExpressSign-in 2.0 presence detection, two 4K external displays with lid open | Copilot+ PC, Ceraluminum lid, 3K 120 Hz OLED touchscreen, 1.2 kg |