ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Dell 14 (DC14250)
49.3Performance44
55Display23.3
86.7Battery38.7
42.5Portability68.2
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and display (+32). 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 A16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 39
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 43
- 31% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.27 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 22.1 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | IPS (WVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.56 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 18.9 mm+14% |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 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 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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