ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
61.1Performance39.9
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery54.1
29Portability65.8
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+21). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- 180% higher charging: 280 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 29
- 41% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 30.4 mm
- 33% lower weight: 1.68 kg vs 2.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| 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 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 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 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+28%Top 36% | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266+45%Top 28% | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 280 W+180% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.68 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 18 mm+41% |
| Material | — | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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