The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED offers a larger, higher-resolution OLED screen with superior color reproduction and brightness, making it ideal for vivid visuals and media consumption. It also has a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics, suitable for more demanding tasks like light gaming or creative work. However, it's slightly heavier and thicker, which may impact portability. The Dell XPS 13, on the other hand, is more compact and lightweight, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go use. It has a sharp IPS display with accurate colors and a comfortable 16:10 aspect ratio, though not as vibrant as OLED. Its processor is efficient and sufficient for everyday tasks, and the laptop's build quality is top-notch, with a premium look and feel. The XPS 13 also offers a better webcam and a more comfortable keyboard, which are important for productivity. Consider the Vivobook for its superior display and performance capabilities if you'll be using it in one place more often, but choose the XPS 13 for its portability and all-around quality for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and Dell XPS 13 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$999
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a price of $999 and the Dell XPS 13 costs $1,399.
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and Dell XPS 13 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and Dell XPS 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the Dell XPS 13 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.8/10
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and Dell XPS 13 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and the Dell XPS 13 compare to other laptops
"In the past, the XPS 13 was a hands-down contender for the best laptop on the market. But the Apple-silicon MacBook has since barrelled onto the scene, and it wipes the floor with most of the ultraportable Windows laptops that cross my desk on a daily basis. This XPS is no exception. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air, battery life is worse."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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