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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9500 (2020) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 47 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4-2933) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | — |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | Intel NPU up to 50 TOPS; AMD XDNA up to 50 TOPS; Qualcomm Hexagon up to 45 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-10300H (Comet Lake, 45 W) CPU: 4-core / 8-thread, 2.5 GHz up to 4.5 GHz; 6-core i7-10750H or 8-core i9-10885H options (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4 GB GDDR6 plus Intel UHD Graphics (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Intel: Core Ultra 9 386H (16 cores, up to 4.9 GHz), Core Ultra 7 355 (8 cores, up to 4.7 GHz), Core Ultra 5 325 (8 cores, up to 4.5 GHz); AMD: Ryzen AI 7 345 (6 cores/12 threads, up to 4.6 GHz), Ryzen AI 5 330 (4 cores/8 threads, up to 4.5 GHz); Qualcomm: Snapdragon X X1-26-100 (8 cores, up to 2.97 GHz); AMD: Ryzen AI 9 465 (UX3480GA) |
LAUNCH DATE2 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9500 (2020) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2020 | 2026-09 (international rollout) |
| Status | Discontinued (2021) | Available |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9500 (2020) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical | 3K: 1100 nits (HDR peak), 500 nits; FHD: 300 nits |
| Color | 100% sRGB (FHD+) or 100% Adobe RGB / 94% DCI-P3, HDR400 (4K+) color | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED panels) |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 120Hz (3K), 60Hz (FHD) |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 pixels; optional 3840 × 2400 touch (total screen pixel count) | 2880 x 1800 (3K) or 1920 x 1200 (FHD/WUXGA) |
| Size | 15.6-inch (Diagonal) | 14 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge 16:10 IPS display; optional 4K+ touch (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) | OLED, 100% DCI-P3, 16:10, touch or non-touch (stylus support on select models) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9500 (2020) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental | — | REACH, RoHS |
| Launch Price | — | €1,199 (UX3480KA (AMD), starting) — Europe; €1,499 (UX3480KA (AMD), higher config) — Europe; £1,399 (UX3480KA (AMD)) — UK; AED 5,299 (UX3480KA (AMD), 24GB RAM) — UAE |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,299.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | — | UX3480AA (Intel Core Ultra Series 3), UX3480KA (AMD Ryzen AI 300), UX3480GA (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465), UX3480QA (Snapdragon X) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,819,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,906,400 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9500 (2020) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i5-10300H (quad-core, up to 4.5 GHz) with Intel UHD Graphics; Core i7-10750H or i9-10885H with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4 GB options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 / AMD Ryzen AI 300 / AMD Ryzen AI 400 / Qualcomm Snapdragon X; Graphics: Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Manufacturer | Dell | ASUS |
| Model | Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) | ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD4 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9500 (2020) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Platinum Silver with black carbon fibre, or Frost with Arctic White woven glass fibre (official factory color options) | Intel/Snapdragon: Zabriskie Beige, Komodo Coral, Arctic Blue; AMD: Zabriskie Beige, Rose Pink, Arctic Blue |
| Dimensions | — | 311.2 x 215.8 x 13.9-16.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum with carbon-fibre or woven glass-fibre palm rest (premium chassis for durability) | Ceraluminum finish, MIL-STD 810H |
| Weight | 1.83 kg (non-touch) / 2.05 kg (touch) (varies by configuration) | 1.10 kg, 1.20 kg or 1.30 kg (depending on config) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE4 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9500 (2020) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Configurations | — | Intel/AMD: 16GB or 24GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD; Snapdragon: 8GB or 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD |
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB DDR4 2933 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | 8GB (Snapdragon only), 16GB or 24GB LPDDR5X onboard |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | XPS 15 9500 (2020) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 1 × USB-C 3.1, full-size SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6 (Killer AX1650), Bluetooth 5.1; USB-C to USB-A/HDMI adapter included. | Intel: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; AMD: 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; Snapdragon: 1x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; HDMI: HDMI 2.1; Audio: 3.5mm combo; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), triple band 2x2; Bluetooth: 5.4 (Intel/AMD), 5.3 (Snapdragon) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9500 (2020) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 13 hours (Dell-rated, FHD+ with 86 Wh battery); 56 Wh on base model (manufacturer endurance figure) | AMD: up to 19 hours web browsing at 150 nits |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | 70 Wh (4-cell) or 50 Wh (3-cell); Snapdragon: 50 Wh |
| Charging | 130 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) | 68W USB-C adapter |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9500 (2020) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Built-in array microphone |
| Speakers | Quad speakers with two 2.5 W woofers and two 1.5 W tweeters, Waves Nx 3D audio (enhanced audio output for media) | Built-in speakers with Smart Amp, array microphone |
| Webcam | 2.25 mm 720p webcam with IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | FHD camera with IR (Windows Hello), privacy shutter |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9500 (2020) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.7 mm travel, Copilot key |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Security | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Firmware TPM, Microsoft Pluton, IR webcam with Windows Hello, BIOS password |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Precision touchpad |