ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition
58.3Performance57.3
55.5Display54.7
86.7Battery98.7
58.5Portability55.8
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition wins this laptop face-off, 65.5 to 63.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 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
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 85% higher charging: 240 W vs 130 W
- Lower launch price: $2,800 vs $3,800
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 10% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | Tandem OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX (5120-core) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9400 (unified memory) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 240 W+85% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+3% | 2.02 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+2% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | CNC-machined aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1b, SDXC v7.1 card reader, universal audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 8MP 4K HDR with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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