ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (2023)
The Verdict
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED delivers superior value with a stunning 2880x1800 OLED display at 120Hz, brighter at 600 nits, versus Dell XPS 14's 2560x1600 IPS panel. Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with 16 cores outperforms the older 13th Gen i7-13620H, while ASUS offers double the storage (1TB vs 512GB) at $200 less. Battery life reaches 18 hours on ASUS compared to 13 hours on Dell. Dell compensates with carbon fiber construction, SD card slot, and Windows 11 Pro, plus optional OLED upgrade. ASUS weighs significantly less at 1.2kg versus 1.68kg, enhancing portability. For creative professionals prioritizing display quality and performance, ASUS excels. Dell suits those needing SD card compatibility and Pro licensing. ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED stands as the stronger choice for most users given its technical advantages and price advantage.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024) if…
- →Stunning 3K 120Hz OLED display
- →Exceptionally lightweight at 1.2 kg
- →Strong battery life for an OLED laptop
Buy the Dell XPS 14 (2023) if…
- →120Hz display is smooth and responsive for everyday work
- →Thunderbolt 4 ports support fast external displays and storage
- →Solid build quality with premium aluminum and carbon fiber
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024)
Pros
- Stunning 3K 120Hz OLED display
- Exceptionally lightweight at 1.2 kg
- Strong battery life for an OLED laptop
- Premium aluminum chassis with MIL-STD durability
- Fast Intel Core Ultra performance with NPU for AI
Cons
- RAM is soldered and not upgradeable
- Only one USB-A port
- No SD card reader
- Webcam quality is mediocre
Dell XPS 14 (2023)
Pros
- 120Hz display is smooth and responsive for everyday work
- Thunderbolt 4 ports support fast external displays and storage
- Solid build quality with premium aluminum and carbon fiber
- Good 69.5 Wh battery capacity for the form factor
- Optional OLED display upgrade for creative professionals
Cons
- Fan noise is noticeable under sustained workloads
- No USB-A ports may require dongles
- 1.68 kg is heavier than ultrabook competitors
- Webcam quality is average for the price
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded after purchase
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.68 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum and carbon fiber |
| Dimensions | 312.4 x 220.1 x 14.9 mm | 319 x 226 x 18.0 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | — |
| USB-A ports | 1 | — |
| USB-C ports | 0 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours | Up to 13 hours |
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 69.5 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 14.5 inches |
| Type | OLED, 16:10, touch optional | IPS LCD (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE) | 10-core (6P + 4E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H |
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