ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
58.3Performance26.6
55.5Display30.2
86.7Battery21.3
58.5Portability66.3
10 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+65) and performance (+32). Dell 15 (DC15250) 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 27
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 21
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 59
- 17% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.95 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+35%Top 36% | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+207%Top 29% | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+120% | 41 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.62 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+8% | 19 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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