Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) vs Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition

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.
Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) leads overall

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

Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition · 67 overall, #44 of 94

Key differences

Display resolutionDell XPS 16 Creator Edition 3200 × 2000 vs 2560 × 1600 px
Refresh rateAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) 240 vs 120 Hz
BrightnessAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) 700 nits brighter
Battery capacityDell XPS 16 Creator Edition 99 vs 90 Wh
Processor modelAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X

Scores by Category

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) wins 8 of 13 categories · XPS 16 Creator Edition wins 2

Category	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)XPS 16 Creator Edition	Lead
Display		+15
Performance		+30
Battery		Tie
Memory		+17
Design & Weight		+33
Processor		+32
Storage		+100
Ports		+21
Connectivity		Tie
Webcam		+100
Security		+100
Sound		+100
Input		Tie

Physical Comparison

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)

1.95kg

Weight

Value for Money

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

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)

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XPS 16 Creator Edition

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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 XPS 16 Creator Edition

No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Processor model

Memory

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Memory capacity	N/A	N/A
Technology
Memory upgradeable	No	N/A

Storage

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Storage capacity	N/A	N/A
Socket type		N/A
PCIe version	4	N/A
Storage upgradeable	Yes	N/A

Display

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Size	16 in	16 in
Display resolution	2560 × 1600 px	3200 × 2000 px
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Refresh rate	240 Hz100% more	120 Hz
Response time	0.2 ms	N/A
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%	88%

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Number of speakers	6	N/A
Power	N/A	N/A
Dolby Atmos	Yes	N/A
Number of microphones	N/A	N/A

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Webcam resolution	1920 × 1080 px	N/A

Battery

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Battery capacity	90 Wh	99 Wh10% more
Maximum charge power	250 W	N/A

Connectivity

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Wi-Fi technology
Bluetooth technology

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Backlit keyboard	Yes	Yes
Numpad	N/A	N/A

Ports

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	XPS 16 Creator Edition
USB Type A	2	0
USB Type C	2	3
Thunderbolt technology		N/A
HDMI port	Yes	Yes
Card reader	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Design & Weight

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	XPS 16 Creator Edition
Color	N/A	N/A
Dimensions	35.4 × 24.6 × 1.79 cm	35.26 × 23.8 × 1.78 cm
Weight	1.95 kg	N/A

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

Performance

Feature	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)	XPS 16 Creator Edition
PassMark CPU Mark	N/A	N/A
Active cooling	N/A	Yes
Release Date	May 22, 2026	October 7, 2026

Specification Note

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