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General

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Series

Zenbook A162Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

XPS2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Entry-level XPS design.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

UX3607OA-ZB/A16_X01Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact UX3607OA-ZB/A16_X0 column: X2E-94-100, 48 GB, 1 TB, touch OLED, Windows 11 Home. XS99 uses X2E-96-100, non-touch and Windows 11 Pro.

DX132601Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Names the XPS 13 (DX13260) unveiled at Computex 2026.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

1992914405246Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4528779/export/pdf/downloadRead 7 October 2026Official EPA certification 4528779 explicitly lists UPC 199291440524 for UX3607O. Independently matches exact original US X0/1 TB listing by Best Buy’s own eBay store. Refurbisher UPC 199291530201 describes X0A/512 GB factory packaging upgraded to 1 TB, not original X0. No alternate code added.32Retailer pageebay.com/itm/327114529429Read 7 October 2026Original Best Buy merchant Item specifics explicitly MPN UX3607OA-ZB/A16_X0 and UPC 199291440524. Exact 1TB, touch, Windows 11 Home and Zabriskie Beige are listed. This independently binds the official EPA certificate UPC to the represented original X0, excluding later 512GB X0A and refurbished upgrades.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 January 20267Press releaseasus.com/us/news/otappc57ilrhehpyRead 7 October 2026Maker US publication dated January 6, 2026 describes the CES Always Incredible event and brand-new Zenbook A16. Global pressroom repost is January 7 but explicitly names the January 6 unveiling. First marketed-model announcement, separate from April US retail availability. Direct HTTP 500, normal public web search/open text read.

31 May 20261Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Article published 2026-05-31 23:00 UTC, the end of the Computex 2026 embargo, and reports the XPS 13 as unveiled. Tom's Hardware also says it was revealed in May.

Status

Available8Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact X0 April 7, 2026 available-now release, current maker product page and exact official-retailer listing still present with buying options. No maker discontinuation statement found. Temporary store stock status does not become a lifecycle discontinuation.

Available2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Available for sale at the originally announced list price.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,599.991Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact X0 MSRP row USD 1599.99, US sales tax excluded. Retailer later raised price to 1699.99.

$6991Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Launch at $699 for everyone and $599 for students 16 and up. The $699 model has a non-Ultra Intel chip, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. US price, before sales tax.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Starting at $599 for students and $699 for everyone else. Dell's US store shows $699.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

US2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026US launch: $599 for students and $699 for everyone else, with the link to Dell US.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Zabriskie Beige1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Sky, Storm3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The 8GB model is available in sky and storm. The 16GB model only in sky.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026CNC-machined aluminum casing in Sky or Storm.

Segment

Ultrabook3Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607Read 5 October 2026Maker describes ultra-portable Copilot+ PC.

Ultrabook3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Subtitle: an affordable laptop that looks and feels like a premium ultraportable.

Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26571_UX3607_A.pdfRead 5 October 20265Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/questions/asus-zenbook-a16-16-3k-oled-touchscreen-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-extreme-2026-48gb-memory-1tb-storage-copilot-pc-zabriskie-beige/6671011Read 5 October 2026ASUS Answers explicitly standard clamshell. About 160-degree hinge is approximate and omitted.

Clamshell6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Clamshell.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width353.5Depth242.4Thickness (min)13.8Thickness (max)16.5mm(13.9 × 9.5 × 0.5 to 0.6 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

Width296.9Depth200.66Thickness (max)12.7mm(11.7 × 7.9 × 0.5 in)1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Dell spec table: 11.69 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches (296.9mm x 200.66mm x 12.7mm).2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 0.5 x 11.69 x 7.9 inches (12.7 x 296.9 x 200.66 mm).

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.3kg(2.9 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Touch configuration is 1.30 kg, non-touch is 1.20 kg. Exact X0 launch table gives corresponding 2.87 lb claim.

1kg(2.2 lb)2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2.2 pounds (1 kg). Windows Central writes 0.9 kg, which does not fit 2.2 pounds.

Lid material

Other3Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607Read 5 October 2026Ceraluminum explicitly used across lid, frame and base. Proprietary ceramic-aluminum material preserved as other.

Aluminium2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026The article calls it an all-aluminum machine.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026CNC-machined aluminum casing.

Bottom material

Other3Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607Read 5 October 2026Same maker statement explicitly includes base.

Aluminium2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026All-aluminum machine.

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer MIL-STD-810H claim, no assertion of every procedure.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16in(40.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

13.4in(34 cm)1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 13.4-inch, touch, 120Hz, 2560 x 1600, 500 nits.

Native resolution

2880 × 1800px2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

2560 × 1600px1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Pixel density

212.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

225.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

OLED2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

IPS4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026The display uses IPS technology. Tom's Hardware says Dell does not specify the panel type, and units may use panels from different makers.

Backlight

None (self-emissive)9Maker product pageasus.com/us/content/asus-lumina-oled-laptopRead 7 October 2026Exact model is marketed as ASUS Lumina OLED. Maker technical explanation says each OLED subpixel produces its own illumination and pixels turn off for black. It has no LCD backlight. Generic compare-table LED Backlit wording is inconsistent with that OLED mechanism and is not copied.

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75005-asus-zenbook-a16-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review expressly distinguishes its non-touch panel from offered touch variants and states those touch versions are glossy too. Matching US touch review confirms glass cover. No non-touch measured luminance copied.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1800	120

Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	120	Yes

Source1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: 2560x1600 (2.5K), 30-120Hz VRR. One display for every CPU version.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,100nits2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Maker 100% DCI-P3 gamut claim, coverage versus volume unspecified.

100%1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: 100% DCI-P3. Reviewed repeats it as 100% DCI-P3 coverage according to Dell. Tom's Guide measured 74.7% and XDA 99%, so the claim is not confirmed. Measured values are not stored.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

DisplayHDR True Black 10002Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

DisplayHDR 4001Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: DisplayHDR 400. Taken from Dell's table as relayed here. Not checked against the VESA list.

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-94-1001Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Intel Core 5 3202Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Intel's Core 5 320, a six-core chip with two Cougar Cove P-cores and four Darkmont LPE cores.

Processor brand

Qualcomm1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Intel2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Intel Wildcat Lake.

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Prime	12	Prime	4.7
Performance	6	Performance	3.6

Source11Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Elite-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact X2E-94-100 table: twelve Prime and six Performance cores. Prime maximum 4.7 GHz is single/dual-core boost, not all twelve simultaneous. Performance cores have 3.6 GHz multi-core maximum. Base clocks unstated. Prime cores use the prime core type. Literal Performance classification is used only on the named six-core group.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	Cougar Cove	4.6
Low-power efficiency	4	Darkmont	3.4

Source2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 6-core, 2 + 0 + 4, up to 4.6 GHz. Base clocks are left out because sources differ.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two Performance cores that Turbo up to 4.6 GHz and four Efficient cores that reach 3.4 GHz.

CPU cores

18=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

2=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

0=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

181Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

66Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Processor threads 6. Part J5NMC is the 16 GB configuration, so only values shared by all Core 5 320 configurations are taken.

Max boost clock

4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.6GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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6MB6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Processor cache 6 MB, Smart Cache type.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm12Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Elite-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact X2E-94-100 process table states 3nm. No fabrication marketing name inferred.

1.8nm2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Wildcat Lake is built on the same 18A process as Panther Lake. Stored as 1.8 nm, the nominal class Intel gives 18A (see the Intel testimony source).10Maker spec sheet (PDF)d1dth6e84htgma.cloudfront.net/HHRG_119_IF_17_Wstate_Grebe_J_20260415_77d1a28e09.pdfRead 14 October 2026Intel written testimony to the US House Energy and Commerce Committee, April 15, 2026, page 2: Intel manufactures an advanced 1.8 nanometer-class technology, or 18A. This is the nominal class, not a gate length. Wildcat Lake use of 18A comes from Tom's Hardware.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

80TOPS1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

16TOPS5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026The base version's Core Series 3 chip only includes a 16 TOPS NPU. HotHardware says 17 TOPS, kelaptop says 16 TOPS. Precision not stated.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026NPU performance up to 16 TOPs, Intel AI Boost.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Graphics Intel Graphics (2 Xe cores). The review calls the GPU performance weak.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Qualcomm Adreno X2-901Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 202629Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Elite-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact installed X2E-94-100 table names Adreno X2-90 at up to 1.85 GHz. Enriches maker generic Qualcomm Adreno, not a separate discrete GPU. Discrete GPU boost/TGP fields stay absent.

Intel Graphics (2 Xe3 cores)2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Intel Graphics (2 Xe3).

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

48GB1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

8GB2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table for the $699 model: 8GB LPDDR5X-7467 (single-channel).3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026$699 with 8GB of RAM, $899 with 16GB, both with 512GB of storage and the Core 5 320.9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The reviewed unit is the $699 entry-level model with 8GB of RAM.

RAM type

LPDDR5X2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026RAM row: 8GB, 16GB and 32GB (Core Ultra only) LPDDR5x-7467.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

9,600MT/s1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact X0 table states 48 GB LPDDR5X 9600 onboard.

7,467MT/s1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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12Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Wildcat Lake is a single-channel product, even with 16 GB.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 202648 GB Memory on Package, not replaceable modules.

Soldered6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Memory form factor On-board. Reviewed.com calls the RAM non-upgradeable.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 20268GB of single-channel, non-upgradeable RAM for the lowest-cost version.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

48GB2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Explicit maximum total system memory 48 GB.

16GB3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: 8GB or 16GB, single-channel LPDDR5 at 7467 MT/s. The 32 GB option is Core Ultra only.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Maximum internal memory 16 GB for the Core 5 320.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

512GB2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026512 GB NVMe SSD. Only 512 GB is sold at launch. 256 GB and 1 TB come later.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 20269Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026512GB of storage.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

41Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Storage row: M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 256GB (post-launch), 512GB and 1TB (Core Ultra only).

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A short 2230 M.2 SSD in the upper-right corner. The two review units had a Kioxia BG7 and an SK hynix PVC10, so the installed drive model varies.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026One SSD installed, M.2 2230.

M.2 slots

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Not available	2	Left	40	USB4	Yes
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 TMDS	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	4.0	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 20262Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Current tech table omits card reader. Complete launch table and matching manual explicitly identify SD 4.0, included here.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26571_UX3607_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 21-24: SD and USB-A on right, HDMI/two USB4/audio on left. USB4 supports 40 Gbps, external display and charging.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Wired to
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Yes	65	Integrated GPU
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Yes	65	Integrated GPU

Source2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C. Wildcat Lake models use USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4 is for Panther Lake models.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026One USB-C on either side, both 10 Gbps, with DisplayPort 2.1 and charging. No headphone jack.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two USB-C ports, one on each side. Both support charging, DisplayPort and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort Alternate Mode. USB Type-C required charging power min 27 W and max 65 W, with a 65 W adapter. The 65 W is stored as charging input, the laptop maximum is not stated by Dell in the sources read. Intel Graphics is the only GPU, so display output is from the iGPU.

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Wireless row: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Spec databasedevice.report/wifi/WFA138312Read 7 October 2026Published Wi-Fi Alliance export for exact installed NCM820A explicitly lists 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. ASUS exact OA tech sheet independently says Triple band and qualifies 6 GHz by country, OS and shipped card. Retained US device, no other radio model inferred solely from Wi-Fi 7 branding.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Tri-band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi module

Qualcomm FastConnect C7700 NCM820A13Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/asus-zenbook-a16-snapdragon-x2-elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact tested touch X2E-94-100 / 48 GB / 1 TB / Windows 11 Home hardware table names C7700 NCM820A. Driver-era Bluetooth 5.4 does not overwrite current maker Bluetooth 6.0 support statement.

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2133Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 2x2.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

6.02Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Current OA column Bluetooth 6.0, supported version depends on OS and driver. April launch listed 5.4, current maker sheet takes precedence.

6.01Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20263Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Bluetooth 6.0.

Cellular

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No6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Mobile network connection: No.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

US ANSI15Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cJkTzEDUfjeLBm5UwyXniX.jpgRead 7 October 2026Keyboard photograph of the exact US touch review unit shows QWERTY, US punctuation, horizontal single-row Enter and ANSI left Shift with no extra ISO key. Identified from the documented physical layout, not sales country alone.

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Key switches

Scissor16Reviewroot-nation.com/en/gadgets-en/laptops-en/en-asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607-reviewRead 7 October 2026Nominal UX3607OA ErgoSense keyboard description explicitly says scissor switches. Manufacturer keyboard/trackpad specification is common to the OA touch and non-touch display options. The other review unit’s performance or display measurements are not copied.

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Single colour17Reviewultrabookreview.com/75005-asus-zenbook-a16-reviewRead 7 October 2026OA physical keyboard description explicitly states white backlighting with three intensity levels. Same keyboard specified across OA display options. This is not an RGB claim.

Backlit, type not stated3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell includes a keyboard backlight. The colour is not stated.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Backlit chiclet keys.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/questions/asus-zenbook-a16-16-3k-oled-touchscreen-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-extreme-2026-48gb-memory-1tb-storage-copilot-pc-zabriskie-beige/6671011Read 5 October 2026ASUS Answers confirms dedicated physical number pad was omitted.

No6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Numeric keypad: No.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.3mm2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

0.8mm5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026Hands-on at Computex: only 0.8mm of travel.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

No18Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cJkTzEDUfjeLBm5UwyXniX.jpgRead 7 October 2026Entire exact touch-unit keyboard and touchpad photographed and inspected. No dedicated pointing stick exists among the keycaps. Touchpad gestures are not a pointing stick.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical19Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/asus-zenbook-a16-snapdragon-x2-elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact touch review describes physically clicking the lower pad and force-dependent travel, expressly contrasting it with a desired haptic option. Manufacturer explains refined click mechanics with 0.23 mm click depth. The model’s mechanical mechanism is independently explicit in Stuff/WindowsCentral descriptions.

Mechanical3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A physical click pad rather than haptic.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FHD2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

1080p1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Camera row: 1080p + IR.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26571_UX3607_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware Setup explicitly identifies IR camera and Windows Hello face authentication.

Yes1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Article: a slim webcam with 1080p resolution and an IR sensor for Windows Hello.

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026A16 introduction explicitly six super-linear physical speakers.

41Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20264Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad speakers.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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8W1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Audio row: quad speakers (8W total). Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide call it 8W of peak output.5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026Four speakers for a total 8W peak output.

Audio features

Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 202631Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-zenbook-a16Read 7 October 2026Maker January 7, 2026 specification table explicitly lists six speakers and Dolby Atmos sound system in UX3607OA column. Table explicitly covers touch and non-touch OA configurations. QA two-speaker model not used.

Dolby Atmos1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

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24Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dual array microphones.5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026A dual-mic array.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Number of microphones 2.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

70Wh2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

52Wh1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Battery row: 52Wh, 800ED cells.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 52 Whr.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

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BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	17

Source1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Dell claims up to 17 hours of battery life when streaming video. TechFinitive says Dell is targeting up to 17 hours of video streaming. Test settings are not published in these sources.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

130W1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact X0 table specifies 130 W USB-C adapter, rated 20 V 6.5 A.

65W3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Power Adapter 65W USB-C.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26571_UX3607_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A 65W USB-C charger with a removable cable, so the laptop end is USB-C.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min3Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607Read 5 October 202650% in 30 minutes. Footnote 9 recommends original ASUS VDM 130 W adapter. Powered-off state not specified.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

220Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26574_UX3607O_SM_B.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official UX3607O service manual fan-module procedure removes right fan and left fan independently. Count includes both physical internal fans, excludes heatpipes and radiators. The guide covers OA motherboard family used by retained touch SKU.

21Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026The article says it has a dual-fan cooling system.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell equipped the XPS 13 with a pair of fans.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

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Performance

Source21Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607Read 7 October 2026Maker benchmark-method footnotes explicitly name Performance mode under MyASUS Fan profile for X2E-94-100 / 48 GB / 1 TB. Only this proven mode is added. No observed watts, assumed default or unsupported modes assigned. It does not prove which profile Tom’s Hardware used.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

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Security

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Fingerprint

None22Reviewultrabookreview.com/75005-asus-zenbook-a16-reviewRead 7 October 2026OA nominal hardware specification explicitly says no fingerprint sensor, with Windows Hello IR face authentication instead. Exact touch-unit power-button/keyboard view matches the ordinary button layout.

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TPM

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2.07Retailer pagecurrys.ie/products/dell-xps-13-dx13260-13.4-laptop-intel-core-5-512-gb-ssd-silver-10306181.htmlRead 14 October 2026Security features: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip. Currys Ireland listing of the 8 GB Core 5 320 model.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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No7Retailer pagecurrys.ie/products/dell-xps-13-dx13260-13.4-laptop-intel-core-5-512-gb-ssd-silver-10306181.htmlRead 14 October 2026Security features: Kensington lock supported via USB Type-C ports. The lock uses a USB-C port, so there is no dedicated lock slot. TechFinitive also mentions a Kensington USB-C PortLock.

Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Home3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Windows 11 Home.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home (64-bit).

OS family

Windows1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Windows3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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0.239Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lab table: Delta-E 0.23. Tom's Guide does not state the formula, colour space or picture mode. XPS 13 with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD, the $699 model.

PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

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BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Max load	40

Source4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Sound meter about 14 to 18 inches from the display during a looped Steel Nomad Lite stress test: about 40 dBA on average. The 45 dBA peak came from the reviewer moving in a chair. Idle did not register above the lab sound floor in the low 30s dBA, so no idle row. Power mode not stated. The reviewed unit has 16GB RAM and 512GB, the same Core 5 320 and cooling as the 8GB model.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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40dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.8°C28Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/asus-zenbook-a16-snapdragon-x2-elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact US touch X2E-94-100 / 48 GB / 1 TB / Windows 11 Home review. Highest bottom skin temperature 109 F during Cinebench 2026 gauntlet, converted to 42.8 C and rounded to one decimal. This is a unit conversion, not extra measured precision. Skin instrument, ambient and power mode are unstated. Selected G/H keyboard and touchpad points are not maximum top or palmrest readings.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Mixed use	150	10.43

Source27Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/asus-zenbook-a16-snapdragon-x2-elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact X2E-94-100 / 48 GB / 1 TB / touch / Windows 11 Home sample. Average 10h 26min in rundown combining web browsing, streamed videos and light OpenGL workloads at 150 nits. Named mixed_use, not pure Wi-Fi web. Power profile, firmware, OS build and instrument not specified. No inference from other review’s settings.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	14.43

Source9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Continuous Wi-Fi web surfing with the display set to 150 nits: 14 hours 26 minutes (14.43 h). Power mode not stated. Same $699 8GB model.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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14.43h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

No5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026The base version does not support Copilot+ PC features such as Recall. The Core Ultra 7 355 version has a 59 TOPS NPU.

Colour certifications

PANTONE Validated24Maker product pageasus.com/us/content/asus-lumina-oled-laptopRead 7 October 2026Maker markets exact X0 display as ASUS Lumina OLED. Current programme comparison table names Pantone Validated for standard ASUS Lumina OLED, separate from Lumina Pro OLED. Factory calibration text is only explicit for Pro class, so factory_calibrated is not inferred.

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ENERGY STAR

Yes23Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4528779/export/pdf/downloadRead 7 October 2026Official EPA certificate 4528779, dated January 27, 2026, lists exact original US UPC 199291440524 and Touch Screen Yes. Covers certified UX3607O family, US market included. Reference Windows 11 Pro, clock and certification power readings do not overwrite actual X0 Windows 11 Home or become lab-measured fields.

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EPEAT

Gold2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

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Other certifications

TÜV Rheinland low blue light, SGS Eye Care Display2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026TÜV Rheinland and SGS Eye Care display claims.

Eyesafe1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row lists Eyesafe, next to Dolby Vision and anti-glare.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

Notebook PC, 130W USB-C power adapter, Power cord25Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/asus-zenbook-a16-snapdragon-x2-elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026The exact matching touch review explicitly says ASUS shipped this laptop with a 130W charger. Combined with original retailer Included Items power cord and adapter, this proves the recorded adapter power and USB-C type. Optional regional adapters excluded.30Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/asus-zenbook-a16-16-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-extreme-2026-48gb-ram-1tb-ssd-copilot-pc-zabriskie-beige/JJGHGSCXZV/sku/6671011Read 7 October 2026Exact Best Buy 6671011 public Q&A contains an ASUS Answers response stating this Best Buy UX3607OA does not include the Premium Protective Sleeve. This directly resolves the positive feature versus Included Items mismatch. Sleeve removed. Maker-authored exclusion is scoped to this exact retail reference.32Retailer pageebay.com/itm/327114529429Read 7 October 2026The publicly linked original Best Buy merchant description Included Items explicitly lists UX3607OA-ZB/A16_X0 Laptop and Power Cord and Adapter. Identity matches the main item specifics. The same description has a conflicting sleeve marketing feature. Exact ASUS Answers on Best Buy separately excludes that sleeve and controls the result. No copied clone store or importer claim is required.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes25Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/asus-zenbook-a16-snapdragon-x2-elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact US touch review states ASUS ships this laptop with a 130W charger and uses it in the charging trial. Supported or optional chargers in other regions are not the evidence.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The compact charger that Dell includes with the XPS 13.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/questions/asus-zenbook-a16-16-3k-oled-touchscreen-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-extreme-2026-48gb-memory-1tb-storage-copilot-pc-zabriskie-beige/6671011Read 5 October 2026ASUS Answers explicitly one-year local manufacturer warranty, valid in country of purchase. Stored US SKU, no international warranty claim.

1year8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Dell XPS 13 (DX13260) offers a one-year limited hardware warranty. US review, Dell US price.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Mail-in26Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus.com/support/images/upload/warranty/us_Notebook.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current US ASUS Notebook limited-warranty document prescribes return/RMA packaging and a shipping label with delivery/return details. Represents documented return-shipping service. Optional free pickup/delivery remains at ASUS discretion and is not promised. Paid/onsite service not inferred.

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Links

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Product page

www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux36072Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607Read 5 October 2026

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Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspec2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Use UX3607OA column and its touch option, not X1-powered UX3607QA.

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Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26571_UX3607_A.pdf4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26571_UX3607_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026E26571 UX3607 English e-manual, First Edition, January 2026.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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