ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
61.1Performance58.6
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery60
29Portability78.6
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+17). Dell XPS 14 (2026) 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 display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 60
- 180% higher charging: 280 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 29
- 50% lower thickness: 15.2 mm vs 30.4 mm
- 45% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 2.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+2%Top 36% | 2,927Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266+7%Top 28% | 17,121Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+180% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.38 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 15.2 mm+50% |
| Material | — | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | — | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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