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Updated February 26, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus, consider your primary use. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 excels in gaming and intensive tasks due to its robust hardware but is less portable and will likely have a shorter battery life. Meanwhile, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a balance of performance and portability, making it suitable for general use and mobility with a longer battery life, but it may not handle demanding tasks as well as the ASUS. Choose based on whether performance in high-end tasks or portability and battery life is more crucial for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.4
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a higher-tier GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and visually intensive gaming and 3D tasks. While the Dell XPS 13 Plus also has a capable GPU for gaming and a high-quality screen, it is more attuned to general usage and portability, with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate than the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels in handling complex engineering software and 3D modeling tasks, while also offering a high-quality screen ideal for design work. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a balance of good CPU and RAM for engineering tasks, with added benefits of portability, superior keyboard quality, and a quieter operation for those who prioritize a blend of performance and convenience.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 Plus for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS and Dell laptops offer screens with crisp resolution and brightness that enhance daily activities like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design work, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts, making it ideal for tasks that require precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications which demand high refresh rates for fluid motion, both laptops fall short, potentially leading to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,599
$1,849
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its robust CPU and RAM, excels in performance for demanding applications and gaming, but its size and shorter battery life make it less portable than the Dell XPS 13 Plus, which offers a balance of strong performance, high screen quality, and better battery life for on-the-go professionals, although with slightly less emphasis on gaming or intensive tasks. The XPS also provides the portability and longer battery life, essential for use outside of home or office, with tradeoffs including potentially less optimal heat management when pushed to its limits compared to the ASUS built for intensive use.
Content Creation
8.4
8.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0
8.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and the Dell XPS 13 Plus compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $1,849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 2.71 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 7.84" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-14900HX | Intel i7-1280P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 459 nits | 374 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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