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Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs ASUS Vivobook 14 (M1407)
Get the Dell XPS 13. An aluminium body, a sharp 120Hz touchscreen and 14 to 15 hours of battery, for a little more. The ASUS Vivobook 14 is plastic and faded, but types beautifully and has more ports.
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Which one is for you?
Dell XPS 13
A laptop that feels premium, a touchscreen, the longest battery? Then it's the XPS 13.
Is the Dell XPS 13 (2026) worth it?ASUS Vivobook 14
A big discount, USB-A and HDMI, lots of typing? The Vivobook 14.
Is the ASUS Vivobook 14 (M1407) worth it?Key differences
Dell XPS 13ASUS Vivobook 14
Screen
2560 x 1600, 120Hz touch✓
Bright but faded
Build
Aluminium, about 1kg✓
Plastic
Ports
Two USB-C
Two USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI✓
Keyboard
Good
Deep 1.7mm keys✓
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, Tom's Hardware, IT Pro, Notebookcheck, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide