ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
58.3Performance42.9
55.5Display31.8
86.7Battery52
58.5Portability61.4
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+24). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 43
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS |
| 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 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+4%Top 36% | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+50%Top 29% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.87 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 17 mm+2% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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