Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) vs Dell 16 Premium

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Dell 16 Premium leads overall

Dell 16 Premium · 70 overall, #29 of 94

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) · 70 overall, #29 of 94

Key differences

Display resolutionDell 16 Premium 3840 × 2400 vs 2560 × 1600 px
Refresh rateAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) 240 vs 120 Hz
BrightnessAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) 700 nits brighter
Battery capacityDell 16 Premium 99.5 vs 90 Wh
WeightAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) 0.39 kg lighter

Scores by Category

16 Premium wins 6 of 14 categories · ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) wins 4

Category	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)16 Premium	Lead
Display		+10
Performance		+80
Battery		Tie
Memory		+25
Design & Weight		+12
Processor		+4
Storage		+6
Discrete Graphics		+71
Ports		+34
Connectivity		Tie
Webcam		Tie
Security		+8
Sound		+8
Input		Tie

Physical Comparison

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)16 Premium

16 Premium is 0.39 kg (20%) heavier than ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)

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Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)

RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.

Dell 16 Premium

RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.
No HDMI — you'll need a dongle for projectors/TVs.
No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
Processor model

Discrete Graphics

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
Dedicated GPU	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics model	N/A
3DMark Time Spy Graphics	N/A	10,851

Memory

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
Memory capacity	N/A	32 GB
Technology
Memory upgradeable	No	No

Storage

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
Storage capacity	N/A	1 TB
Socket type
PCIe version	4	4
Storage upgradeable	Yes	Yes

Display

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
Size	16 in	16.3 in
Display resolution	2560 × 1600 px	3840 × 2400 px
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Refresh rate	240 Hz100% more	120 Hz
Response time	0.2 ms77% less	0.88 ms
Display type
Brightness	1,100 nits175% more	400 nits
Pen support	N/A	N/A
Touch support	N/A	Yes
Screen-to-body ratio	85%	90%

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
Number of speakers	6	4
Power	N/A	10 W
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
Number of microphones	N/A	2

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
Webcam resolution	1920 × 1080 px	1920 × 1080 px

Battery

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
Battery capacity	90 Wh	99.5 Wh11% more
Maximum charge power	250 W92% more	130 W

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
Backlit keyboard	Yes	Yes
Numpad	N/A	No

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
USB Type A	2	0
USB Type C	2	3
Thunderbolt technology
HDMI port	Yes	No
Card reader	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Design & Weight

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
Color	N/A
Dimensions	35.4 × 24.6 × 1.79 cm	35.81 × 24.01 × 1.91 cm
Weight	1.95 kg17% less	2.341 kg

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
Fingerprint scanner	N/A	Yes
Infrared face recognition support	Yes	Yes

Performance

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	16 Premium
PassMark CPU Mark	N/A	30,754
Active cooling	N/A	Yes
Release Date	May 22, 2026	June 26, 2025

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.