ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
58.3Performance39.9
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery54.1
58.5Portability65.8
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+18). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 59
- 14% lower weight: 1.68 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| 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 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 240 W+140% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.68 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+3% | 18 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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