ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) vs Dell XPS 15 (2024)
The Verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 excels for high-performance gaming and creative workflows with its superior Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, stunning 240Hz OLED display (2560×1600), and aggressive thermal design. Dell XPS 15 prioritizes productivity with a sharper 3456×2160 OLED touchscreen, longer 13-hour battery life, and more Thunderbolt 3 ports,though its Core Ultra 7 155H and 60Hz refresh rate limit gaming capability. The ROG's 1TB storage versus XPS's 512GB starter config adds significant value. At $500 less, the XPS targets professionals needing content creation and portability; the ROG targets gamers and designers demanding raw performance. For balanced productivity and occasional gaming, XPS wins; for gaming-first users, the ROG's superior processor and display refresh rate justify the premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) if…
- →Gorgeous 240Hz OLED display with deep blacks
- →Sleek, thin chassis for a 16-inch gaming laptop
- →Powerful RTX 40-series GPU options
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 G16 (2024, GU605)
Pros
- Gorgeous 240Hz OLED display with deep blacks
- Sleek, thin chassis for a 16-inch gaming laptop
- Powerful RTX 40-series GPU options
- Premium CNC aluminum build quality
- MUX Switch and Advanced Optimus support
Cons
- Expensive base configuration
- Battery life modest under load
- Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
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 G16 (2024, GU605) | Dell XPS 15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum | CNC machined aluminum |
| Dimensions | 354 x 246 x 16.4 mm | 344.4 x 230.1 x 18.0 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | — |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 13 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 86 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | OLED ROG Nebula, 16:10 | OLED touch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3456 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 32 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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