ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs Dell 14 (DC14250)
68Performance44
55Display23.3
50.7Battery38.7
38.2Portability68.2
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and performance (+24). Dell 14 (DC14250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 39
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 38
- 30% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 29% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS (WVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+17% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 150 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.56 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 18.9 mm+30% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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