ASUS
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Core Ultra 9 · RTX 5080 · 16″ OLED
93
/ 100
From $2,699
VS
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) wins by 3
Dell
Dell XPS 15 (2025)
Core Ultra 9 · RTX 4070 · 15.6″ OLED
90
/ 100
From $2,499
Specdex verdict
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) lands at 93 and Dell XPS 15 (2025) at 90. That puts ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) if…
- ✓Slim chassis for a 5080
- ✓OLED 240Hz panel
- ✓Strong thermals at 1.85 kg
Pick Dell XPS 15 (2025) if…
- ✓Stunning 15.6″ OLED
- ✓Best-in-class build
- ✓Solid creator performance
Score breakdown
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
93 cpu 93
gpu 95
display 95
battery 78
portability 90
Dell XPS 15 (2025)
90 cpu 92
gpu 88
display 96
battery 80
portability 86
Specs side-by-side
Spec
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Dell XPS 15 (2025)
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
GPU
RTX 5080 Laptop (150W)
RTX 4070 Laptop
RAM
32 GB LPDDR5X-7500
Up to 64 GB
Storage
2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
Up to 4 TB
Display
16″ OLED, 2560×1600, 240Hz
15.6″ OLED 3456×2160
Weight
1.85 kg
1.92 kg
Battery
90 Wh
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OS
Windows 11 Pro
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ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Pros
- +Slim chassis for a 5080
- +OLED 240Hz panel
- +Strong thermals at 1.85 kg
Cons
- −Battery limited in gaming
- −Speakers average
- −Fans ramp at max perf
Dell XPS 15 (2025)
Pros
- +Stunning 15.6″ OLED
- +Best-in-class build
- +Solid creator performance
Cons
- −Thermals can spike
- −Only 2× USB-C
- −Battery trails MacBook
FAQ: ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs Dell XPS 15 (2025)
Which is better, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or Dell XPS 15 (2025)? +
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) worth the price? +
At $2,699, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in gpu.
Is Dell XPS 15 (2025) worth the price? +
At $2,499, Dell XPS 15 (2025) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in display.
Does ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or Dell XPS 15 (2025) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.