ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) vs Dell XPS 13 9350: Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Zenbook 14 OLED has a better display, more ports, and a lower price, while the XPS 13 is a touch more compact with strong battery life. Choose the Zenbook for the OLED screen and value; choose the XPS for the smallest footprint.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Dell XPS 13 9350 (Geekbench multi 14,100 vs 11,200).
- Longer battery: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) (15.6h vs 15.2h web).
- Lighter: Dell XPS 13 9350 (1.19 kg vs 1.2 kg).
- Display: OLED (ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025)) vs IPS (Dell XPS 13 9350).
Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) vs XPS 13 9350: Full Breakdown
Performance: the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 14,100 against 11,200 for the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) — roughly 26% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) averaged 32 FPS versus 18 FPS. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) lasts longer away from a charger, running 15.6 hours in our web-browsing test versus 15.2 hours. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is also easier to carry at 1.19 kg versus 1.2 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) uses a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the Dell XPS 13 9350 has a 13.4-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1200, 60Hz). The Dell XPS 13 9350 measured brighter at 478 nits, and covered 78% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
For the complete testing data, read our full ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) review and Dell XPS 13 9350 review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) and the XPS 13 9350 feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) | XPS 13 9350 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4 ✓ | 8.0 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,499 | $1,499 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite |
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB ✓ | 512GB |
| Display | 14" OLED | 13.4" IPS |
| Brightness | 396 nits | 478 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 15.6 h ✓ | 15.2 h |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.19 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 11,200 | 14,100 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 32 fps ✓ | 18 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited (onsite available) |
Which Should You Buy?
The Zenbook 14 OLED has a better display, more ports, and a lower price, while the XPS 13 is a touch more compact with strong battery life. Choose the Zenbook for the OLED screen and value; choose the XPS for the smallest footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) or the XPS 13 9350?
The Zenbook 14 OLED has a better display, more ports, and a lower price, while the XPS 13 is a touch more compact with strong battery life. Choose the Zenbook for the OLED screen and value; choose the XPS for the smallest footprint.
Which is better for display?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for display.
Which is better for ports?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for ports.
Which is better for value?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for value.
Which is better for portability?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for portability.
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