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| XPS 13 9350 (2024) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 136 GB/s (LPDDR5X-8533) | — |
| Neural Engine | Intel AI Boost NPU, up to 48 TOPS — Copilot+ PC (AI & machine learning) | Intel NPU up to 50 TOPS; AMD XDNA up to 50 TOPS; Qualcomm Hexagon up to 45 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (Lunar Lake, 17 W); CPU: 8-core / 8-thread (4 performance + 4 efficient), up to 4.8 GHz; GPU: Intel Arc 140V, 8 Xe2 cores | Intel: Core Ultra 9 386H (16 cores, up to 4.9 GHz), Core Ultra 7 355 (8 cores, up to 4.7 GHz), Core Ultra 5 325 (8 cores, up to 4.5 GHz); AMD: Ryzen AI 7 345 (6 cores/12 threads, up to 4.6 GHz), Ryzen AI 5 330 (4 cores/8 threads, up to 4.5 GHz); Qualcomm: Snapdragon X X1-26-100 (8 cores, up to 2.97 GHz); AMD: Ryzen AI 9 465 (UX3480GA) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 24 September 2024 | 2026-09 (international rollout) |
| Status | Discontinued (no longer offered on Dell.com) | Available |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical (400 nits OLED) | 3K: 1100 nits (HDR peak), 500 nits; FHD: 300 nits |
| Color | 100% sRGB (FHD+) or 100% DCI-P3 (QHD+ / OLED) color | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED panels) |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120 Hz | 120Hz (3K), 60Hz (FHD) |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 pixels; optional 2560 × 1600 or 2880 × 1800 OLED | 2880 x 1800 (3K) or 1920 x 1200 (FHD/WUXGA) |
| Size | 13.4-inch (Diagonal) | 14 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge 16:10 display; FHD+ 120 Hz IPS, QHD+ touch or 3K OLED touch (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) | OLED, 100% DCI-P3, 16:10, touch or non-touch (stylus support on select models) |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Environmental | — | REACH, RoHS |
| Launch Price | — | €1,199 (UX3480KA (AMD), starting) — Europe; €1,499 (UX3480KA (AMD), higher config) — Europe; £1,399 (UX3480KA (AMD)) — UK; AED 5,299 (UX3480KA (AMD), 24GB RAM) — UAE |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,399.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | — | UX3480AA (Intel Core Ultra Series 3), UX3480KA (AMD Ryzen AI 300), UX3480GA (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465), UX3480QA (Snapdragon X) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,959,000 | ₦1,906,400 – ₦2,383,400 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (8-core, up to 4.8 GHz) with Intel Arc 140V Graphics; Core Ultra 5 226V or Ultra 7 258V options | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 / AMD Ryzen AI 300 / AMD Ryzen AI 400 / Qualcomm Snapdragon X; Graphics: Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Manufacturer | Dell | ASUS |
| Model | Dell XPS 13 9350 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Graphite or Platinum | Intel/Snapdragon: Zabriskie Beige, Komodo Coral, Arctic Blue; AMD: Zabriskie Beige, Rose Pink, Arctic Blue |
| Dimensions | — | 311.2 x 215.8 x 13.9-16.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum with Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Ceraluminum finish, MIL-STD 810H |
| Weight | 1.19 kg (non-touch) / 1.26 kg (OLED) | 1.10 kg, 1.20 kg or 1.30 kg (depending on config) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| Configurations | — | Intel/AMD: 16GB or 24GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD; Snapdragon: 8GB or 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD |
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB LPDDR5X 8533 MHz on-package (not upgradeable); 32 GB configuration | 8GB (Snapdragon only), 16GB or 24GB LPDDR5X onboard |
| Storage | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) only; USB-C to USB-A and USB-C to 3.5 mm adapters included; Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4. | Intel: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; AMD: 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; Snapdragon: 1x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; HDMI: HDMI 2.1; Audio: 3.5mm combo; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), triple band 2x2; Bluetooth: 5.4 (Intel/AMD), 5.3 (Snapdragon) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 26 hours (Dell-rated, FHD+ model) with 55 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) | AMD: up to 19 hours web browsing at 150 nits |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery | 70 Wh (4-cell) or 50 Wh (3-cell); Snapdragon: 50 Wh |
| Charging | 60 W USB-C charger with ExpressCharge | 68W USB-C adapter |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones with AI noise reduction | Built-in array microphone |
| Speakers | Quad speakers, 8 W total | Built-in speakers with Smart Amp, array microphone |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello | FHD camera with IR (Windows Hello), privacy shutter |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit zero-lattice keyboard with capacitive touch function row (illuminated keys, edge-to-edge design) | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.7 mm travel, Copilot key |
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Security | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM, Microsoft Pluton, IR webcam with Windows Hello, BIOS password |
| Trackpad | Seamless haptic glass touchpad | Precision touchpad |