ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
46.6Performance42.4
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery99.3
62.8Portability51.3
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and portability (+12). Dell XPS 16 (9640) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 51
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (4K OLED touch 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 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525+4%Bottom 35% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588+7%Top 40% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Charging | 200 W+54% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg+13% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+12% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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