ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
68Performance41.5
55Display23.3
50.7Battery65.7
38.2Portability56.6
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and performance (+27). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 23
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 38
- 59% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 29% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 12% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 100 Wh+59% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 150 W+15% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.94 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 19.1 mm+29% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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