Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 wins 5 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Dell XPS 13 9345 (3 tied) — including cpu threads (18 vs 12).
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: which one should you buy?
Choose the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 if you care most about cpu threads (18 vs 12), battery capacity (75 Wh vs 55 Wh) and charging speed (65 W vs 60 W).
Choose the Dell XPS 13 9345 if you care most about overall score (6.3/10 vs 5/10), performance score (7/10 vs 5.3/10) and portability score (9.7/10 vs 9/10).
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Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
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 Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5/10 | 6.3/10 |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Build & Design
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9/10 | 9.7/10 |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.17 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 15.3 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | Yes | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Silver, Blue | Silver, Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.4 mm | 1 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 312.4 x 220.1 x 14.9 mm | 295.3 x 199.1 x 14.8-15.3 mm 11.63 x 7.84 x 0.58-0.6 inches |
| Footprint | 688 cm2 (106.6 inches2) | 588 cm2 (91.2 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 13.0 x 7.5 cm | 127 x 76 mm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 640 | 910 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 96 | 121 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 10384 | 14120 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2126 | 2728 |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: CPU
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 18 | 12 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Snapdragon X Elite |
| CPU cores | 14 (4P + 10E) | 12 |
| CPU base frequency | 1.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 4.5 GHz | 4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 18 MB | — |
| CPU manufacturing process | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 9 185H Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | X1E-80-100 |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: GPU
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.9 TFLOPS | 3.8 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Intel | Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Arc Graphics (7-Cores) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 2200 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 28 W | 80 W |
| GPU configurations available | Intel|Arc iGPU (7-Cores) | Adreno X1-85 |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Memory
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 8400 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x4 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Storage
| Spec |
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Display
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 4.4/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Display size | 14 in | 13.4 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 162 ppi | 169 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000000:1 | 2000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 1 ms | 35 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.7% | ~88.6% |
| Side bezels | 5.4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 180° | 135° |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Battery
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 6.7/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Battery capacity | 75 Wh | 55 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 60 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | — | 11.55 V |
| Full charge time | 1:50 hr | 1:35 hr |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 1x USB 3.2 | No |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Audio
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Audio chip | — | Qualcomm WSA8845 |
| Speaker loudness | ~84.9 dB | ~82.3 dB |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W, 2x2W |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: OS & Software
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
- CPU threads: 18 (vs 12)
- GPU compute: 3.9 TFLOPS (vs 3.8 TFLOPS)
- Display size: 14 in (vs 13.4 in)
- Battery capacity: 75 Wh (vs 55 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 60 W)
- Thickness: 14.9 mm (vs 15.3 mm)
- Fingerprint reader
- HDMI port
Dell XPS 13 9345
- Overall score: 6.3/10 (vs 5/10)
- Performance score: 7/10 (vs 5.3/10)
- Portability score: 9.7/10 (vs 9/10)
- Battery score: 7.7/10 (vs 6.7/10)
- Display score: 5.5/10 (vs 4.4/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 910 (vs 640)
- Cinebench (single-core): 121 (vs 96)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14120 (vs 10384)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2728 (vs 2126)
- RAM: 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Pixel density: 169 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Weight: 1.17 kg (vs 1.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 or the Dell XPS 13 9345?
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 wins 5 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Dell XPS 13 9345 (3 tied) — including cpu threads (18 vs 12).
Which is cheaper, the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 or the Dell XPS 13 9345?
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 costs around $999, $250 less than the Dell XPS 13 9345 at around $1249.
What are the main differences between the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 and the Dell XPS 13 9345?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.3/10 on the Dell XPS 13 9345 vs 5/10); performance score (7/10 on the Dell XPS 13 9345 vs 5.3/10); portability score (9.7/10 on the Dell XPS 13 9345 vs 9/10).