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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)

Both laptops target creative professionals, but serve different priorities. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 excels with its stunning 240Hz OLED display (2560x1600, 500 nits), superior for demanding visual work and gaming, paired with the more powerful Core Ultra 9 185H and 32GB RAM. Dell XPS 16 prioritizes everyday usability with exceptional 13-hour battery life, lighter weight distribution through hybrid materials, and a larger 16.3-inch IPS display—ideal for content consumption and productivity. Storage disparity is notable: ASUS includes 1TB while Dell starts at 512GB. Port selection favors ASUS with more connectivity options. XPS excels in thermal efficiency and mainstream workflow; Zephyrus dominates high-refresh gaming and color-critical tasks. At $100 less, XPS offers compelling value for general users. Choose ASUS for creative professionals prioritizing display quality and performance; select XPS for balanced portability and extended battery longevity in daily use.

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Dell XPS 16 (9640)
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Dell XPS 16 (9640)
$1,899
8.2/10

Full Specifications

SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605)Dell XPS 16 (9640)
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight1.85 kg2.13 kg
MaterialCNC aluminumCNC aluminum and carbon fiber
Dimensions354 x 246 x 16.4 mm358.1 x 240.1 x 18.7 mm
Ports
HDMI1
USB-A ports2
USB-C ports1
SD card
Thunderbolt ports13
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 10 hoursUp to 13 hours mixed use
Capacity90 Wh99.5 Wh
Display
Size16 inches16.3 inches
TypeOLED ROG Nebula, 16:10InfinityEdge IPS non-touch
Resolution2560 x 16001920 x 1200
Refresh rate240Hz60Hz
Brightness (nits)500500
Storage
SSD1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe512 GB NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Processor
RAM32 GB LPDDR5X16 GB LPDDR5x
Cores16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE)16-core (6P+8E+2LPE)
ChipsetIntel Core Ultra 9 185HIntel Core Ultra 7 155H

Category Scores

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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 16 (9640)

Pros

  • Premium CNC aluminum chassis with edge-to-edge keyboard
  • Optional 4K OLED touch display available
  • Powerful Core Ultra and RTX 4050-4070 GPU options
  • Large 99.5 Wh battery
  • Three Thunderbolt 4 ports

Cons

  • No USB-A, HDMI, or SD card slot
  • Capacitive touch function row is divisive
  • Invisible haptic trackpad takes adjustment
  • Heavy and runs hot under load
  • Mediocre battery life with discrete GPU

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