ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
63.4Performance42.4
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery99.3
24.5Portability51.3
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and display (+17). Dell XPS 16 (9640) 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 38
- 192% higher charging: 380 W vs 130 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 25
- 39% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 20% lower weight: 2.13 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,899 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS (4K OLED touch 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 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 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 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+25%Top 23% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+43%Top 15% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Charging | 380 W+192% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.13 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 18.7 mm+39% |
| Material | Plastic | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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