ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
46.6Performance44
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery77.9
62.8Portability93.4
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and battery (+9). Dell XPS 13 (2026) 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 display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 78
- 233% higher charging: 200 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 63
- 46% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.85 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 16.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $2,000
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588Top 48% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+73% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 200 W+233% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | 12.7 mm+23% |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 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 audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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