ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Dell 14 (DC14250)
58.3Performance44
55.5Display23.3
86.7Battery38.7
58.5Portability68.2
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and display (+32). Dell 14 (DC14250) 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 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 39
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 59
- 20% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 1.95 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (WVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.56 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+8% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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