ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
54.4Performancespec-based42.4
92.6Graphics77.2
38.4Displayspec-based38.4
51.6Batteryspec-based99.3
74Portabilityspec-based51.3
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) scores 58.4 against 58.4 for Dell XPS 16 (9640). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 77
- 113% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 17,434 vs 8,204
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 54% higher charging: 200 W vs 130 W
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- 36% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 73 Wh
- 16% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,899 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16.3 ″+16% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,870+19%Top 40% | 2,418Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,800+8%Top 40% | 13,656Top 50% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434+113%Top 21% | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 100 Wh+36% |
| Web browsing endurance | 9 h | — |
| Charging | 200 W+54% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+30% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+15% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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