ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
58.3Performance41.4
55.5Display31.8
86.7Battery65
58.5Portability71.1
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and battery (+22). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 65
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 59
- 21% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+6%Top 36% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+46%Top 29% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.55 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 17 mm+3% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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