ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs Dell XPS 15 (2024)
The Verdict
Both laptops excel in different areas for creative and professional users. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 prioritizes gaming and performance with its AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (8 cores/16 threads), 120Hz OLED display at 2880 x 1800, and superior brightness at 500 nits. Its 3.31 lb weight makes it genuinely portable for a gaming machine. However, the Dell XPS 15 offers more practical advantages: the larger 15.6-inch OLED touchscreen (3456 x 2160 resolution), 32GB RAM standard, 13-hour battery life versus the G14's 10 hours, and Intel's newer 16-core processor with hybrid architecture delivering better multitasking efficiency. The XPS includes two Thunderbolt ports for professional workflows, while the G14 has just USB-C. Storage-wise, the G14 ships with 1TB (non-expandable) versus XPS's 512GB (expandable). For gaming and ultraportability, the G14 wins at $1599. For content creators, video editors, and those needing longer battery life and more RAM, the Dell XPS 15 at $1499 provides superior value despite being $100 cheaper. If you prioritize raw gaming performance and weight, choose the ASUS. If you need a workhorse for creative tasks with excellent battery life, the Dell edges ahead.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) if…
- →2.8K 120Hz OLED display with perfect blacks in a 14-inch form factor
- →RTX 4060 Laptop GPU in a laptop weighing just 3.31 lbs
- →Excellent battery life for a gaming laptop at 10 hours
Buy the Dell XPS 15 (2024) if…
- →Gorgeous 3.5K OLED touchscreen with vivid colors
- →32 GB RAM standard at this price tier
- →Premium CNC aluminum chassis
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
Pros
- 2.8K 120Hz OLED display with perfect blacks in a 14-inch form factor
- RTX 4060 Laptop GPU in a laptop weighing just 3.31 lbs
- Excellent battery life for a gaming laptop at 10 hours
- Premium aluminum build with a subtle, professional look
- Ryzen 9 8945HS with Ryzen AI for on-device AI acceleration
Cons
- Soldered 16 GB RAM with no upgrade path
- No Thunderbolt — AMD limitation means USB-C only
- Single M.2 slot — no secondary storage expansion
- OLED display capped at 500 nits — not as bright as Mini-LED alternatives
- Speakers are decent but not exceptional for the price
Dell XPS 15 (2024)
Pros
- Gorgeous 3.5K OLED touchscreen with vivid colors
- 32 GB RAM standard at this price tier
- Premium CNC aluminum chassis
- Includes USB-A and HDMI alongside Thunderbolt
- Upgradeable SSD and memory
Cons
- OLED display can exhibit burn-in over time
- Base model ships with integrated Iris Xe graphics only
- Battery drains faster with OLED on
- Runs warm under sustained load
- Fan noise noticeable during CPU-heavy tasks
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Dell XPS 15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 3.31 lbs (1.5 kg) | 1.86 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC machined aluminum |
| Dimensions | 12.28 x 8.94 x 0.63 inches | 344.4 x 230.1 x 18.0 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | — |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 13 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 86 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | OLED | OLED touch |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3456 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 32 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8 cores / 16 threads | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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