ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
63.4Performance58.6
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery60
24.5Portability78.6
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+17). Dell XPS 14 (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 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 59
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 60
- 280% higher charging: 380 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 25
- 51% lower thickness: 15.2 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 48% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,050 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+3%Top 34% | 2,927Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+14%Top 23% | 17,121Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+280% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.38 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 15.2 mm+51% |
| Material | Plastic | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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