ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
58.3Performance58.6
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery60
58.5Portability78.6
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6054 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+17). Dell XPS 14 (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 display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 60
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 105% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 59
- 29% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 15.2 mm vs 17.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,050 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+105% | 1,000 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 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | 2,927+1%Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | 17,121+6%Top 26% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+140% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.38 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 15.2 mm+13% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 14 (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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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