Choose Vivobook 16 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core Ultra 5 225H (vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V)
- GPU Model at Intel Graphics (vs Intel Arc 130V)
- Display Size at 16 inch (vs 13.4 inch)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Vivobook 16 vs XPS 13 9350
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Vivobook 16 and XPS 13 9350 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Vivobook 16 | XPS 13 9350 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | Dell |
| Product Family | VivoBook | XPS |
| Model | Vivobook 16 | XPS 13 |
| Model Number | X1607CA-MB139WS | 9350 |
| Part Number / SKU | 90NB15A1-M007L0 | — |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2024 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Budget | Premium / Ultraportable |
| Color | Quiet Blue | — |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | — |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 | Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| Processor Generation | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU Cores | 14 cores | 8 cores |
| Performance Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 8 cores | 4 cores |
| CPU Threads | 14 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 28 W | 17 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 115 W | 37 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel Standard Manageability | Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | Yes |
| NPU Model | Intel AI Boost | Intel AI Boost |
| NPU Performance | 13 TOPS | 40 TOPS |
| Platform AI Performance | 83 TOPS | 97 TOPS |
| Copilot+ PC | — | Yes |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| GPU Model | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc 130V |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| Maximum External Displays | — | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | Up to one 8K display via Thunderbolt 4 |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5x |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 8533 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | Onboard + SO-DIMM | Onboard |
| Memory Slots | 1 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | No |
| Memory Channels | — | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe Gen4 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 2230 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 16 inch | 13.4 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | — |
| Resolution Class | WUXGA | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | — |
| Panel Type | IPS-level | WVA |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | — |
| Viewing Angle | — | 85° horizontal / 85° vertical degree |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 89 % | — |
| Low Blue Light Certification | — | Eyesafe low blue light |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p | 1080p FHD RGB |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| IR Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Privacy Shutter | Yes | — |
| Windows Hello Face | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader Location | — | Power button |
| Presence Detection | — | Yes |
| Camera Features | FHD IR camera; Windows Hello; privacy shutter | 360p IR camera; CMOS sensor |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Built-in speakers | Quad speakers: 2 tweeters + 2 woofers |
| Speaker Power | — | 2 W x 4 (8 W total) W |
| Audio Technology | SonicMaster | Realtek ALC1318 |
| Microphone Configuration | Array microphone | Dual digital-array microphones |
| Audio Jack | Yes | — |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Backlit keyboard with capacitive touch function row and Copilot key |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | — |
| Key Travel | 1.7 mm | — |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | Precision Touchpad | Multi-touch precision touchpad with integrated scrolling |
| Touchpad Dimensions | — | 112.3 x 64.15 mm |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ax | 802.11be |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Dual-band | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 1x1 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750i (BE201) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) | — |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 2 ports |
| USB4 Speed | — | 40 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 2 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | — |
| DisplayPort Output | Yes | DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 | 1x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe slot |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 55 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 3 cells | 3 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Smart lithium-ion polymer |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 60 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 49 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | 60 W |
| Power Connector | USB-C | USB Type-C |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery Version | — | USB Power Delivery |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 65 W | 60 W |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 357 mm | 295.3 mm |
| Depth | 250.6 mm | 199.1 mm |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | — |
| Weight | 1.88 kg | — |
| Chassis Material | Plastic top case | CNC-machined aluminum |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 180 degree | — |
| MIL-STD Testing | US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Firmware TPM | TPM 2.0 FIPS/TCG certified |
| Microsoft Pluton | — | Yes |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | Intel Standard Manageability | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | External reader supported |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive; BIOSConnect |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | — | Yes |
| Hall Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 0 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 10 to 90 % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -40 to 65 °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | — |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer Limited Warranty | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose XPS 13 9350 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H)
- GPU Model at Intel Arc 130V (vs Intel Graphics)
- Display Size at 13.4 inch (vs 16 inch)
What is the difference between Vivobook 16 and XPS 13 9350?
Vivobook 16 and XPS 13 9350 share specifications such as Installed Memory (16 GB), Storage Capacity (512 GB), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit).
The main differences: Processor Model (Vivobook 16: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, XPS 13 9350: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V); GPU Model (Vivobook 16: Intel Graphics, XPS 13 9350: Intel Arc 130V); Display Size (Vivobook 16: 16 inch, XPS 13 9350: 13.4 inch).
Vivobook 16 may suit users who need its differing values, while XPS 13 9350 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.