ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs Dell XPS 16 9640: Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) scores 8.1 versus 7.8 for the Dell XPS 16 9640, making it the stronger all-rounder. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the cheaper option at $2,699. Choose based on the use cases below: the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) leads overall, while the XPS 16 9640 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Dell XPS 16 9640 (Geekbench multi 13,400 vs 12,600).
- Longer battery: Dell XPS 16 9640 (9h vs 8.6h web).
- Lighter: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) (1.5 kg vs 2.1 kg).
- Cheaper: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) (saves about $500 CAD).
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs XPS 16 9640: Full Breakdown
Performance: the Dell XPS 16 9640 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 13,400 against 12,600 for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) — roughly 6% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) averaged 96 FPS versus 78 FPS. The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Dell XPS 16 9640 lasts longer away from a charger, running 9 hours in our web-browsing test versus 8.6 hours. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.5 kg versus 2.1 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 16 9640 has a 16.3-inch OLED panel (3840 x 2400, 90Hz). The Dell XPS 16 9640 measured brighter at 408 nits, and covered 100% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $500 less than the Dell XPS 16 9640. Weighed against our test scores (8.1 vs 7.8 overall), the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) 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 16 9640 review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) and the XPS 16 9640 feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | XPS 16 9640 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.1 ✓ | 7.8 |
| Price (CAD) | $2,699 ✓ | $3,199 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (90W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (60W) |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x | 32GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB | 1000GB |
| Display | 14" OLED | 16.3" OLED |
| Brightness | 388 nits | 408 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 8.6 h | 9 h ✓ |
| Weight | 1.5 kg ✓ | 2.1 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 12,600 | 13,400 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 96 fps ✓ | 78 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 7.8 for the Dell XPS 16 9640, making it the stronger all-rounder. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the cheaper option at $2,699. Choose based on the use cases below: the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) leads overall, while the XPS 16 9640 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) or the XPS 16 9640?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) scores 8.1 versus 7.8 for the Dell XPS 16 9640, making it the stronger all-rounder. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the cheaper option at $2,699. Choose based on the use cases below: the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) leads overall, while the XPS 16 9640 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 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 Dell XPS 16 9640 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 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the better choice for travel.
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