ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
54.4Performance42.9
38.4Display31.8
51.6Battery52
74Portability61.4
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)1 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.3 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+13) and performance (+12). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 Zephyrus G14 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 61
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,870+4%Top 37% | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,800+37%Top 35% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+14% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 9 h | — |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+20% | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+6% | 17 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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