ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
63.4Performance42.9
55.5Display31.8
86.7Battery52
24.5Portability61.4
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+24). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 43
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 25
- 45% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 29% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| 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 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+9%Top 23% | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+81%Top 15% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.87 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 17 mm+45% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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