Dell XPS 15 9520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 15 9520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful intel performance

solid build quality

good battery life

advanced thermal design

high base price

heavier than competitors

no full-size usb port

limited color options

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 15 9520 and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
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83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
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85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
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85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.014 cm x 1.854 cm 32.18 cm x 22.56 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.92 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Silver Inkwell grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 145 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, Eyesafe technology Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, Pantone Validated, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 89% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 78.5 degrees IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (30 days trial) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 95% RH
Model Number - M3130W
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