Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell XPS 15 9520 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful amd processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 15 9520 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.014 cm x 1.854 cm 29.62 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 1.92 kg 1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium-aluminium
Colour Silver Basalt grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" OLED
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 60 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, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - Full HD
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, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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 S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, ASUS ErgoSense, 1.1mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), ASUS GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
- 100 % - plastic-free
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, ambient colour sensor
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 - Fast charging, halogen free, MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Carbon Footprint - 213 kg carbon emissions
Product Recycled Content - Post-consumer recycled plastic, post-industrial recycled magnesium-aluminium alloy, ocean-bound plastics
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - NQ039W
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