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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)

WINNER
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
60.6Inno Score
VS
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
45.5Inno Score
46.6Performance42.9
55.5Display31.8
86.7Battery52
62.8Portability61.4
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)1 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)

InnoReviews verdict

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+24). 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 G16 (2024)

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
  • 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)

  • Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $2,000

Display

Display comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Screen size16 ″16 ″
Panel typeOLED (ROG Nebula HDR)IPS
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Refresh rate240 Hz+100%120 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits+67%300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 185HIntel Core Ultra 7 256V
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 LaptopIntel Arc Graphics 140V
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Geekbench 6 (single)2,525Bottom 35%2,763+9%Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)14,588+35%Top 40%10,803Bottom 14%

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Capacity90 Wh+41%64 Wh
Charging200 W+208%65 W

Design

Design comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Weight1.85 kg+1%1.87 kg
Thickness16.4 mm+3%17 mm
MaterialCNC aluminum alloyAluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
PortsThunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio1x 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-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Webcam1080p FHD with IR1080p with IR and privacy shutter
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11 Home

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