ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED vs Dell DC16250 i5

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED

ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED takes 9.8 weighted points vs 3, winning on CPU Benchmark, Storage, Pixel Density. Read our comprehensive ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED review or see the full Dell DC16250 i5 review. The Dell DC16250 i5 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1100
4.3 (62)
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Dell DC16250 i5

Intel Core i5 120U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1000
4.7 (65)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryZenbook 14 OLEDDC16250 i5
Gaming3.1/102.6/10
Productivity5.6/104.7/10
Programming5.4/104.4/10
Engineering / 3D4.1/103.3/10
Student5.9/105.3/10
Travel / Portability6.8/105.4/10
AI Workloads3.7/103.1/10
Value for Money6.1/105.5/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecZenbook 14 OLEDDC16250 i5
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core i5 120U
PassMark Score25,02315,982
CPU Cores6P+10E10
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage1 TBSSD512 GBSSD
Display14″ OLED16″ IPS
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density162 PPI142 PPI
TouchscreenYesYes
Weight2.82 lbs4.2 lbs
Thickness0.59″0.75″
Amazon Rating4.3 ★ (62)4.7 ★ (65)
Value Score6.1/105.5/10

CPU Comparison

The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED's Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is ~57% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (25,023 vs 15,982). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking. Read more in our in-depth Zenbook 14 OLED benchmark breakdown and DC16250 i5 performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming. For dedicated gaming silicon, check our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.6/10 vs 4.7/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Zenbook 14 OLED: 14″ OLED 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. DC16250 i5: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED's OLED panel is the clear quality win. Explore more high-contrast options in our best OLED laptops guide.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Zenbook 14 OLED: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. DC16250 i5: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 512 GBSSD. The Dell DC16250 i5's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

2.82 lbs / 0.59″ vs 4.2 lbs / 0.75″. The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED is 1.4 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.8 vs 5.4.

Value

Value scores land 6.1/10 vs 5.5/10. The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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