ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
63.4Performance26.6
55.5Display30.2
86.7Battery21.3
24.5Portability66.3
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+65) and performance (+37). Dell 15 (DC15250) 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 27
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 21
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 25
- 39% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 30.8 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+41%Top 23% | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+270%Top 15% | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+120% | 41 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.62 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 19 mm+38% |
| Material | Plastic | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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