ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
63.4Performance58.1
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery60
24.5Portability67.5
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+17). Dell XPS 16 (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 58
- 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 16 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 25
- 50% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 34% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) |
| 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 16 (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 (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 XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+4%Top 23% | 2,903Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+15%Top 15% | 16,943Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+280% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.74 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 15.4 mm+50% |
| Material | Plastic | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (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) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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