ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Dell XPS Googlebook
58.3Performance44
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery—
58.5Portability93.7
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and performance (+14). Dell XPS Googlebook 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
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 59
- 49% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 27% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 17.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | — |
| 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 Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno |
| 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) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Charging | 240 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 0.99 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 12.7 mm+27% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Machined aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Googlebook OS |
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