ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs Dell XPS 13 9350: Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) scores 8.1 versus 8.0 for the Dell XPS 13 9350, making it the stronger all-rounder. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the cheaper option at $1,499. Choose based on the use cases below: the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) leads overall, while the XPS 13 9350 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Dell XPS 13 9350 (Geekbench multi 14,100 vs 12,600).
- Longer battery: Dell XPS 13 9350 (15.2h vs 8.6h web).
- Lighter: Dell XPS 13 9350 (1.19 kg vs 1.5 kg).
- Display: OLED (ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)) vs IPS (Dell XPS 13 9350).
- Cheaper: Dell XPS 13 9350 (saves about $1,200 CAD).
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs XPS 13 9350: Full Breakdown
Performance: the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 14,100 against 12,600 for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) — roughly 12% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) averaged 96 FPS versus 18 FPS. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Dell XPS 13 9350 lasts longer away from a charger, running 15.2 hours in our web-browsing test versus 8.6 hours. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is also easier to carry at 1.19 kg versus 1.5 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) uses a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the Dell XPS 13 9350 has a 13.4-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1200, 60Hz). The Dell XPS 13 9350 measured brighter at 478 nits, and covered 78% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,200 less than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.1 vs 8.0 overall), the Dell XPS 13 9350 offers the better value for the money, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) review and Dell XPS 13 9350 review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) and the XPS 13 9350 feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | XPS 13 9350 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.1 ✓ | 8.0 |
| Price (CAD) | $2,699 | $1,499 ✓ |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (90W) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x ✓ | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB ✓ | 512GB |
| Display | 14" OLED | 13.4" IPS |
| Brightness | 388 nits | 478 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 8.6 h | 15.2 h ✓ |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.19 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 12,600 | 14,100 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 96 fps ✓ | 18 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited (onsite available) |
Which Should You Buy?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) scores 8.1 versus 8.0 for the Dell XPS 13 9350, making it the stronger all-rounder. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the cheaper option at $1,499. Choose based on the use cases below: the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) leads overall, while the XPS 13 9350 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) or the XPS 13 9350?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) scores 8.1 versus 8.0 for the Dell XPS 13 9350, making it the stronger all-rounder. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the cheaper option at $1,499. Choose based on the use cases below: the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) leads overall, while the XPS 13 9350 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for travel.
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