Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Dell XPS 13 2026 (2 tied) — including geekbench (multi-core) (8414 vs 7705).
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: our verdict
Vivobook OLED is for anyone who wants a larger, vivid OLED screen with higher brightness, strong real-world performance, and more flexibility in CPU, RAM, and storage configurations.
XPS is for anyone who wants a compact, lightweight laptop with a sharper 2560 x 1600 resolution and more memory in the base model, all wrapped in a premium design with strong connectivity. Skip XPS if you care most about graphics, overall performance, or want a wider range of CPU, RAM, or storage configurations. The one reason to hesitate: the IPS LCD panel gives up the richer visuals of an OLED.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: Overall Score
| Spec |
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 Dell XPS 13 2026
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| Overall score | 4.3/10 | 5.7/10 |
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: Build & Design
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 2026
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| Portability score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 1 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 12.7 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Plastic | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black, Silver | Silver, Gray |
| Keyboard | Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.4 mm | 0.8 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 356.8 x 227.6 x 19.9 mm | 296.9 x 200.66 x 12.7 mm |
| Footprint | 812 cm2 (125.9 inches2) | 596 cm2 (92.4 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 11.8 x 6.8 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | Glass |
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: Benchmarks
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 2026
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| Performance score | 4.5/10 | 5.6/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 408 | 566 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 96 | 113 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 8414 | 7705 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2136 | 2460 |
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: CPU
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 2026
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| CPU threads | 12 | 6 |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 1335U | Intel Core 5 320 |
| CPU cores | 10 (2P + 8E) | 6 (2P + 4E) |
| CPU base frequency | 1.3 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 10 nm | 2 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13700H AMD Ryzen 5 7530U AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel Core 5 320 |
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: GPU
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Dell XPS 13 2026
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| GPU compute | 1.6 TFLOPS | 1.3 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Intel | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2-Core) |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU) | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2-Core) |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1250 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 15 W | 25 W |
| GPU configurations available | Intel|Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2-Core) |
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: Memory
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 2026
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| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM upgradable | Yes | No |
| RAM type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 3200 MHz | 7467 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | 1 |
| RAM channels | 1x4 GB | 1x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 4GB|8GB|16GB | 8GB|16GB |
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: Storage
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 2026
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| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage slots | 1 | — |
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: Display
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 2026
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| Display score | 4.3/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Display size | 15.6 in | 13.4 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 225 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Display type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000000:1 | 1600:1 |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 1 ms | 35 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.6% | ~87.4% |
| Side bezels | 5.7 mm | 4.1 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 180° | — |
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: Battery
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 2026
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| Battery score | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Battery capacity | 50 Wh | 52 Wh |
| Charging speed | 45 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | — | 11.7 V |
| Full charge time | 1:30 hr | — |
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 2026
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| Connectivity score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 3x USB 3.2 | No |
| USB-C ports | 1x USB 3.2 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: Audio
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 2026
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| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Audio chip | — | CirrusLogic CS42L43 |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W, 2x3W |
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: OS & Software
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 2026
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| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 vs Dell XPS 13 2026: Extras & Features
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 2026
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| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
- Geekbench (multi-core): 8414 (vs 7705)
- CPU threads: 12 (vs 6)
- GPU compute: 1.6 TFLOPS (vs 1.3 TFLOPS)
- RAM upgradable
- Display size: 15.6 in (vs 13.4 in)
- Brightness: 600 nits (vs 500 nits)
- Fingerprint reader
- Numeric keypad
- HDMI port
Dell XPS 13 2026
- Overall score: 5.7/10 (vs 4.3/10)
- Performance score: 5.6/10 (vs 4.5/10)
- Portability score: 10/10 (vs 7.5/10)
- Battery score: 6.3/10 (vs 6.2/10)
- Display score: 6.7/10 (vs 4.3/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.9/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 566 (vs 408)
- Cinebench (single-core): 113 (vs 96)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2460 (vs 2136)
- RAM: 8 GB (vs 4 GB)
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Pixel density: 225 ppi (vs 141 ppi)
- Touchscreen
- Battery capacity: 52 Wh (vs 50 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 45 W)
- Weight: 1 kg (vs 1.7 kg)
- Thickness: 12.7 mm (vs 19.9 mm)
- Facial recognition
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.3)
- Dolby Atmos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 or the Dell XPS 13 2026?
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Dell XPS 13 2026 (2 tied) — including geekbench (multi-core) (8414 vs 7705).
Which is cheaper, the Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 or the Dell XPS 13 2026?
The Dell XPS 13 2026 costs around $699, $150 less than the Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 at around $849.
What are the main differences between the Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 and the Dell XPS 13 2026?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (5.7/10 on the Dell XPS 13 2026 vs 4.3/10); performance score (5.6/10 on the Dell XPS 13 2026 vs 4.5/10); portability score (10/10 on the Dell XPS 13 2026 vs 7.5/10).