ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
63.4Performance41.5
55.5Display23.3
86.7Battery65.7
24.5Portability56.6
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and performance (+22). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 66
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 192% higher charging: 380 W vs 130 W
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 25
- 38% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 27% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,449 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+29%Top 34% | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+55%Top 23% | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 380 W+192% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.94 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 19.1 mm+38% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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