ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
58.3Performance44
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery77.9
58.5Portability93.4
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and performance (+14). Dell XPS 13 (2026) 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 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 78
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 300% higher charging: 240 W vs 60 W
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 59
- 49% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 27% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 17.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+73% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 240 W+300% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 12.7 mm+27% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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