ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
49.4Performance58.1
38.4Display38.4
64Battery60
73.5Portability67.5
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) scores 54.2 against 55.3 for Dell XPS 16 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 16 (2026) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 68
- 80% higher charging: 180 W vs 100 W
- 14% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 1.74 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $2,200
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 49
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 13,155
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,903 vs 2,632
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,632Bottom 43% | 2,903+10%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,155Bottom 49% | 16,943+29%Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+4% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+80% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+14% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm | 15.4 mm+6% |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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