ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 delivers raw gaming power with its Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24 cores, and stunning 240Hz 2560x1600 display—ideal for competitive gamers and content creators willing to sacrifice portability. Dell XPS 14 prioritizes mobility and all-day productivity with superior battery life (12 hours vs 6), premium materials, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and a more balanced processor. Both feature 500-nit displays and 16GB RAM, but the ASUS excels in performance-intensive tasks while Dell wins on everyday usability and ultraportability at 1.74kg versus 2.4kg. Storage favors ASUS with 1TB versus 512GB. Gaming, rendering, and streaming favor ASUS; business travel and general computing favor Dell. Choose ASUS for performance-first gaming, choose Dell for professional productivity and portability.
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg) | 1.74 kg |
| Material | Aluminum and plastic | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber |
| Dimensions | 13.94 x 10.35 x 0.92 inches | 320.0 x 215.5 x 18.0 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | — | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | — |
| USB-C ports | 2 | — |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 3 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 6 hours | Up to 12 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 69.5 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 14.5 inches |
| Type | IPS | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 24 cores (8P + 16E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4070 Laptop GPU handles 1440p gaming at high settings
- 240Hz 2.5K display is incredibly smooth for competitive gaming
- 90 Wh battery is large for a gaming laptop
- Excellent thermal design with liquid metal compound
- 1 TB SSD with a second expandable slot
Cons
- Heavy and thick — not a portable daily driver
- No webcam — requires an external camera
- Fan noise under load is significant
- Battery life is short under gaming loads
Dell XPS 14 (9440)
Pros
- Striking minimalist CNC aluminum design
- Optional 3.2K OLED touch display
- Optional discrete RTX 4050 GPU
- Three Thunderbolt 4 ports plus microSD
- Excellent quad speaker setup
Cons
- No USB-A or HDMI ports
- Capacitive function row lacks tactile feedback
- Seamless haptic touchpad has no visible borders
- Battery life below class-leading ultrabooks
- Premium price for the base configuration
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