ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
49.3Performance41.4
55Display31.8
86.7Battery65
42.5Portability71.1
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and battery (+22). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 41
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 65
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 43
- 32% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.27 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 22.1 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 280 W+331% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.55 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 17 mm+23% |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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