ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
46.6Performance58.1
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery60
62.8Portability67.5
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+17). Dell XPS 16 (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 60
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 200 W vs 100 W
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 63
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,943 vs 14,588
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,903 vs 2,525
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 35% | 2,903+15%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588Top 40% | 16,943+16%Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W+100% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.74 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | 15.4 mm+6% |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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