ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
58.3Performance41.5
55.5Display23.3
86.7Battery65.7
58.5Portability56.6
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and battery (+21). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 66
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,449 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+24%Top 36% | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+28%Top 29% | 12,600Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 240 W+85% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.94 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+9% | 19.1 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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