ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
63.4Performance41.4
55.5Display31.8
86.7Battery65
24.5Portability71.1
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and performance (+22). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 65
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 25
- 45% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 42% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+10%Top 23% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+76%Top 15% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.55 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 17 mm+45% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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