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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
58.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Dell XPS 16 (9640)
58.4Inno Score
49.4Performance42.4
85.9Graphics77.2
38.4Displayspec-based38.4
64Batteryspec-based99.3
73.5Portabilityspec-based51.3
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) scores 58.3 against 58.4 for Dell XPS 16 (9640). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42
  • Stronger graphics score: 86 vs 77
  • 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
  • 53% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 12,516 vs 8,204
  • Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $1,899

Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)

  • 36% higher capacity: 99.5 Wh vs 73 Wh
  • 16% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14 ″

Display

Display comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Screen size14 ″16.3 ″+16%
Panel typeOLED (ROG Nebula)IPS (4K OLED touch optional)
Resolution2880x18001920x1200
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)Dell XPS 16 (9640)
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8945HSIntel Core Ultra 7 155H
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 LaptopIntel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional)
RAM32 GB+100%16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-6400 (soldered)LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered)
Storage1,024 GB+100%512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Geekbench 6 (single)2,632+9%Bottom 31%2,418Bottom 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)13,155Bottom 45%13,656+4%Top 50%
3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU)12,516+53%Top 48%8,204Bottom 7%

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Capacity73 Wh99.5 Wh+36%
Charging180 W+38%130 W

Design

Design comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Weight1.5 kg+30%2.13 kg
Thickness16.3 mm+13%18.7 mm
MaterialCNC aluminum alloyCNC aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)Dell XPS 16 (9640)
PortsUSB4 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 audio3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Webcam1080p FHD with IR1080p + IR
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) versus Dell XPS 16 (9640)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)Dell XPS 16 (9640)
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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