ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
61.1Performance58.1
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery60
29Portability67.5
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+17). Dell XPS 16 (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 performance score: 61 vs 58
- 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
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 29
- 49% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 30.4 mm
- 30% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen 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 16 (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 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+3%Top 24% | 2,903Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266+8%Top 20% | 16,943Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+180% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.74 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 15.4 mm+49% |
| Material | — | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (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 | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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