The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is a strong choice for gamers and users needing high performance in a portable form factor, while the Dell XPS 15 (2025 Edition) is better suited for general productivity, content creation, and users who value upgradeability and a larger display.
| Attribute | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Dell XPS 15 (2025 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores, 24 threads). Some configurations may have AMD Ryzen 9 270. | Up to 13th Generation Intel Core i9 (10-core, up to 4.9 GHz), Example: i7-13620H (10-core, up to 4.9 GHz) |
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (Max-Q, up to 110W TGP with Dynamic Boost). Other options: RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5070, RTX 5060. | Options range from integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Examples: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (6GB), RTX 4060 (8GB), RTX 4070 (8GB) |
| RAM (Memory) | Up to 64GB LPDDR5X (7500 or 8000 MHz), soldered, not upgradeable. | 16GB, 32GB, or up to 64GB DDR5, Speeds may vary, e.g., 4800 MHz |
| Storage Capacity (SSD) | Up to 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD. One M.2 2280 slot, potentially supports double-stacked 2/4 TB SSDs. | 512GB, 1TB, or up to 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD, Expandable storage options are available |
| Display Size and Resolution | 14-inch, 3K (2880 x 1800 or 2880 x 800) | 15.6-inch display, Options include FHD+ (1920 x 1200) non-touch or 3.5K (3456 x 2160) OLED touch |
| Display Technology | OLED, ROG Nebula Display | IPS or OLED options, OLED display offers 100% DCI-P3 color coverage |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Battery Life (in hours, typical usage) | 6-7 hours (typical usage), Up to 10 hours 50 minutes (YouTube playback), A little over an hour (gaming) | Up to 10 hours on a single charge, depending on usage and display resolution, FHD+ model can achieve up to 18 hours, OLED model can achieve up to 10 hours of streaming with an 86WHr battery |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) - 1.57 kg (3.45 lbs). Heavier configurations (RTX 5070 Ti and above) are slightly heavier due to vapor chamber cooling. | Around 4.21 pounds (1.92 kg) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (recommended) |
| Ports (USB, HDMI, Thunderbolt) | USB Type-C with DP 2.1 and PD 3.0 support, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x USB-C gen2 with data&DP, microSD UHS-II card reader, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, HDMI port | Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB-C ports, Full-size SD card reader, HDMI support, Headphone jack |
| Keyboard Quality (travel, layout) | Generally excellent, slightly larger keys than previous models. Full RGB backlight, but not per-key. Some users report needing to hit keys multiple times for a response, especially smaller function keys. | Edge-to-edge backlit keyboard with large keycaps, Comfortable typing experience with responsive keys |
| Price | Not available | Not available |