ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
61.1Performance42.9
55.5Display31.8
86.7Battery52
29Portability61.4
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+24). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 29
- 44% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 30.4 mm
- 25% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+8%Top 24% | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266+69%Top 20% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+331% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.87 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 17 mm+44% |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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