Head to head

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (2024)

Dell XPS 14 (2024) leads 5 to 3 on the 8 rankable specs, but ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) costs $100 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 lists ROG Nebula OLED (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02); Dell XPS 14 lists 3.2K OLED InfinityEdge touch (or FHD+ IPS) (Dell sheet, 2026-09-02).
Processor: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 lists AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (8 cores / 16 threads, Ryzen AI NPU) (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02); Dell XPS 14 lists Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores: 6P + 8E + 2 Low Power E, Intel AI Boost) (Dell sheet, 2026-09-02).
Memory: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 lists 16 GB LPDDR5X (6400MHz) (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02); Dell XPS 14 lists 32 GB LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s) (Dell sheet, 2026-09-02).
Claimed battery life: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 lists Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours gaming (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Dell XPS 14 lists Up to 12 hours (IPS) / ~8-9 hours (OLED) (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Size: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 lists 14.0 inches (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02); Dell XPS 14 lists 14.5 inches (Dell sheet, 2026-09-02).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)

$1,5993 spec wins

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$1,6995 spec wins

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Straight answer

Overall: 3 to 5

Buy the Dell XPS 14.

Leads 5 of 8 rankable overall specs; ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 takes 3.
Memory: 32 GB LPDDR5x vs 16 GB LPDDR5X
Claimed battery life: Up to 12 hours vs Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours…
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is $100 cheaper. Pay the difference only if memory matters to you.

Check first: the Dell XPS 14 has no HDMI port. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G148 rankable of 29 specsDell XPS 14 5

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No touchscreenrow
No pen or touch input for marking up PDFs or sketching.
Trips:ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 · NoClear:Dell XPS 14 · Yes (on OLED configuration)
RAM cannot be upgradedrow
The memory you buy today is the memory you keep.
Trips:ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 · No (soldered LPDDR5X)Trips:Dell XPS 14 · No (soldered)
No HDMI portrow
Projectors and meeting-room TVs need a dongle.
Clear:ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 · 1× HDMI 2.1 FRLTrips:Dell XPS 14 · No (via included USB-C to HDMI adapter)

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

4 of 4 differ

Panel≠

ASUS

ROG Nebula OLED

Dell

3.2K OLED InfinityEdge touch (or FHD+ IPS)

Processor≠

ASUS

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (8 cores / 16 threads, Ryzen AI NPU)

Dell

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores: 6P + 8E + 2 Low Power E, Intel AI Boost)

Memory

ASUS

16 GB LPDDR5X (6400MHz)

Dell

32 GB LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s)

Claimed battery life

ASUS

Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours gaming

Dell

Up to 12 hours (IPS) / ~8-9 hours (OLED)

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

Upfront list price$1,599

3-Year Estimated Total$1,599

Dell XPS 14

Upfront list price$1,699

Essential add-ons (USB-A / HDMI adapter dongle)+$30

3-Year Estimated Total$1,729

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

ASUS: What to watch for

Maintenance
Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.
Regular cleaning, firmware updates, and standard care are recommended to preserve longevity.

Dell: What to watch for

Maintenance
Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.
Regular cleaning, firmware updates, and standard care are recommended to preserve longevity.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14$1,5993 wins

Dell XPS 14$1,6995 wins

Display Performance Build & input Ports Battery Software

26 of 29 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Display

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Display specifications. Middle column is ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024), right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Size	14.0 inches	14.5 inches (wins this row: higher)
Panel	ROG Nebula OLED	3.2K OLED InfinityEdge touch (or FHD+ IPS)
Resolution	2880 × 1800 (16:10, 3K)	3200 × 2000 (3.2K) (wins this row: higher)
Refresh rate	120 Hz (0.2 ms response time, G-Sync)	120 Hz (variable VRR)
BrightnessNot on the official sheet	500 nits peak HDR (wins this row: higher)	400 nits OLED / 500 nits IPS
Color	100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Touchscreen	No	Yes (on OLED configuration) (wins this row: has it)

Performance

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Performance specifications. Middle column is ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024), right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (8 cores / 16 threads, Ryzen AI NPU)	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores: 6P + 8E + 2 Low Power E, Intel AI Boost)
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (90W TGP)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (30W TGP)
Memory	16 GB LPDDR5X (6400MHz)	32 GB LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s) (wins this row: higher)
RAM upgradable	No (soldered LPDDR5X)	No (soldered)
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD	1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Storage upgradable	Yes (1× M.2 2280 PCIe slot)	Yes (1× M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 slot)

Build & input

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Build & input specifications. Middle column is ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024), right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Weight	3.31 lb (1.50 kg) (wins this row: lower)	3.70 lb (1.68 kg)
Thickness	15.9 mm (0.63 inches) (wins this row: lower)	18.0 mm (0.71 inches)
Materials	CNC-machined aluminum with Slash Lighting array	CNC machined aluminum and Gorilla Glass 3
Keyboard	Single-zone RGB backlit chiclet keyboard	Zero-lattice backlit keyboard with capacitive touch function row
Trackpad	Extra-large glass touchpad	Seamless glass haptic precision touchpad
Webcam	1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello	1080p FHD RGB-IR camera with Windows Hello
Speakers	6-speaker system (4 woofers, 2 tweeters) with Dolby Atmos	Quad-speaker design (2W woofer + 2W tweeter, 8W total with Waves MaxxAudio)

Ports

6 differences

Ports specifications. Middle column is ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024), right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Thunderbolt / USB-C	1× Type-C USB4, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A	3× Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) with DisplayPort and Power Delivery
HDMI	1× HDMI 2.1 FRL	No (via included USB-C to HDMI adapter)
SD card	1× UHS-II MicroSD card reader	1× MicroSD v6.0 card slot
MagSafe	ASUS Slim Power Jack	No
Headphone jack	Yes (3.5 mm combo audio jack)	Yes (3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo)
Charger	180W Slim AC Adapter / 100W USB-C PD	60W / 100W Type-C AC Adapter

Battery

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Battery specifications. Middle column is ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024), right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Claimed battery lifeNot on the official sheet	Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours gaming	Up to 12 hours (IPS) / ~8-9 hours (OLED) (wins this row: higher)

Software

0 differences

Software specifications. Middle column is ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024), right column is Dell XPS 14 (2024).
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Repairability	Moderate (M.2 SSD and Wi-Fi replaceable)	Moderate (M.2 SSD and Wi-Fi replaceable)

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) source Dell XPS 14 (2024) source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)

14-inch compact gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, and 3K 120Hz OLED ROG Nebula display.

Class-leading 3K 120Hz OLED gaming display
Compact CNC aluminum chassis under 3.3 lb
Strong gaming performance with RTX 40-series GPU

What you give up

Soldered RAM (no SO-DIMM expansion slots)
Fan noise gets loud under intense gaming loads

Full ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) specs →

Pick this one if

Dell XPS 14 (2024)

14.5-inch creative laptop with CNC aluminum chassis, optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics, 3.2K 120Hz OLED touch display, and seamless glass haptic touchpad.

Dedicated NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU in a compact 14.5-inch footprint
Vibrant 3.2K 120Hz InfinityEdge OLED touch display
High-quality quad-speaker array with deep bass response

What you give up

Heavier than typical 14-inch ultrabooks at 3.7 lb (1.68 kg)
Capacitive touch function row instead of physical keys

Full Dell XPS 14 (2024) specs →

Best for each use

Travel

In a bag every day: weight, battery, a screen you can read on a train

For travel, buy the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14.

Leads 3 of 4 rankable travel specs; Dell XPS 14 takes 1.
Weight: 3.31 lb vs 3.70 lb
Thickness: 15.9 mm vs 18.0 mm
It is also $100 cheaper.

Heavy work

Video, 3D, compiles or games: CPU, GPU, memory and panel quality

Too close to call on heavy work from the spec sheets. Only memory is rankable here.

Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU

Longevity

Keep it five years: upgradable parts, repairability, ports without dongles

Too close to call on longevity from the spec sheets.

RAM upgradable: No vs No
Storage upgradable: Yes vs Yes

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) spec sheet Dell XPS 14 (2024) spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) ↗ · Dell XPS 14 (2024) ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or the Dell XPS 14?

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 costs $100 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or Dell XPS 14?

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has this deal-breaker: no touchscreen. No pen or touch input for marking up PDFs or sketching.

Which is better for travel, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or the Dell XPS 14?

For travel, buy the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14. Leads 3 of 4 rankable travel specs; Dell XPS 14 takes 1. Weight: 3.31 lb vs 3.70 lb

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 29 specs tracked here, 21 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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