Head to head

Dell XPS 13 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)

They split the 8 rankable specs evenly, so cost decides it: Dell XPS 13 (2024) costs $300 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel: Dell XPS 13 lists OLED InfinityEdge touch (Dell sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 lists ROG Nebula OLED (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Processor: Dell XPS 13 lists Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores, Intel AI Boost NPU) (Dell sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 lists AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (8 cores / 16 threads, Ryzen AI NPU) (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Memory: Dell XPS 13 lists 16 GB LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s) (Dell sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 lists 16 GB LPDDR5X (6400MHz) (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Claimed battery life: Dell XPS 13 lists Up to 14 hours (IPS) / ~10 hours (OLED) (other published figure, not on maker sheet); ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 lists Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours gaming (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Size: Dell XPS 13 lists 13.4 inches (Dell sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 lists 14.0 inches (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).

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

Dell XPS 13 (2024)

$1,2994 spec wins

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$1,5994 spec wins

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Straight answer

Overall: 4 to 4

Tied overall. Dell XPS 13 is cheaper.

The 8 rankable overall specs split 4 to 4.
Saves $300 at list price.

Check first: the Dell XPS 13 has no HDMI port. the Dell XPS 13 has a 60 Hz display.

4 Dell XPS 138 rankable of 29 specsASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 4

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No touchscreenrow
No pen or touch input for marking up PDFs or sketching.
Clear:Dell XPS 13 · Yes (on OLED configuration)Trips:ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 · No
RAM cannot be upgradedrow
The memory you buy today is the memory you keep.
Trips:Dell XPS 13 · No (soldered)Trips:ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 · No (soldered LPDDR5X)
No HDMI portrow
Projectors and meeting-room TVs need a dongle.
Trips:Dell XPS 13 · No (via adapter)Clear:ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 · 1× HDMI 2.1 FRL
60 Hz displayrow
Scrolling and games look less smooth than on a 120 Hz panel.
Trips:Dell XPS 13 · 60 Hz (120 Hz on FHD+ IPS)Clear:ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 · 120 Hz

At a glance

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

4 of 4 differ

Panel≠

Dell

OLED InfinityEdge touch

ASUS

ROG Nebula OLED

Processor≠

Dell

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores, Intel AI Boost NPU)

ASUS

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

Memory≠

Dell

16 GB LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s)

ASUS

16 GB LPDDR5X (6400MHz)

Claimed battery life

Dell

Up to 14 hours (IPS) / ~10 hours (OLED)

ASUS

Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours gaming

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

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

Dell XPS 13

Upfront list price$1,299

Essential add-ons (USB-C multiport adapter (only 2x Thunderbolt ports, no headphone jack))+$35

3-Year Estimated Total$1,334

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

Upfront list price$1,599

3-Year Estimated Total$1,599

Commuter Portability & Lap Comfort Check

Real-world travel weight including chargers, bag fit, and lap thermals.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

Backpack Sleeve Compatibility

Dell

Ultra-compact 11.6 in footprint (nearly 11" tablet sized)

ASUS

Standard laptop bag sleeve

Lap Ergonomics & Vent Placement

Bottom intake vents can choke and heat up your lap when used on beds or couches.

Dell

Dual fans exhaust at hinge; bottom can warm up under load

ASUS

Standard hinge exhaust

Total Travel Weight (Chassis + Charger)

Always factor in the power adapter when calculating commuter bag weight.

Dell

2.60 lb laptop + 60W Type-C adapter = ~3.1 lb total carry

ASUS

Standard carry weight

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

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

Post-Purchase Truths

Dell: What to watch for

Ergonomics
Capacitive touch function row lacks physical travel and tactile feedback.
The Escape and media keys are flat illuminated touch surfaces with no haptic click, making touch-typing difficult.
Hardware Quirk
Zero headphone jack and only 2 USB-C ports.
Completely omits the 3.5mm audio jack and legacy USB-A ports, forcing users to carry dongles for wired headphones and USB flash drives.

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 XPS 13$1,2994 wins

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14$1,5994 wins

Display Performance Build & input Ports Battery Software

27 of 29 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Display

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Display specifications. Middle column is Dell XPS 13 (2024), right column is ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024).
Size	13.4 inches	14.0 inches (wins this row: higher)
Panel	OLED InfinityEdge touch	ROG Nebula OLED
Resolution	2880 × 1800 (3K+ OLED)	2880 × 1800 (16:10, 3K)
Refresh rate	60 Hz (120 Hz on FHD+ IPS)	120 Hz (0.2 ms response time, G-Sync) (wins this row: higher)
BrightnessNot on the official sheet	400 nits OLED / 500 nits IPS	500 nits peak HDR (wins this row: higher)
Color	100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Touchscreen	Yes (on OLED configuration) (wins this row: has it)	No

Performance

6 differences

Performance specifications. Middle column is Dell XPS 13 (2024), right column is ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024).
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores, Intel AI Boost NPU)	AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (8 cores / 16 threads, Ryzen AI NPU)
Graphics	Intel Arc graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (90W TGP)
Memory	16 GB LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s)	16 GB LPDDR5X (6400MHz)
RAM upgradable	No (soldered)	No (soldered LPDDR5X)
Storage	512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD	1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Storage upgradable	Yes (M.2 PCIe slot)	Yes (1× M.2 2280 PCIe slot)

Build & input

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Build & input specifications. Middle column is Dell XPS 13 (2024), right column is ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024).
Weight	2.6 lb (1.19 kg) (wins this row: lower)	3.31 lb (1.50 kg)
Thickness	14.8 mm (0.58 inches) (wins this row: lower)	15.9 mm (0.63 inches)
Materials	CNC machined aluminum and Gorilla Glass 3	CNC-machined aluminum with Slash Lighting array
Keyboard	Zero-lattice keyboard with capacitive touch function row	Single-zone RGB backlit chiclet keyboard
Trackpad	Seamless glass haptic touchpad	Extra-large glass touchpad
Webcam	1080p FHD RGB-IR camera with Windows Hello	1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello
Speakers	Quad-speaker design (2W woofer + 2W tweeter, 8W total)	6-speaker system (4 woofers, 2 tweeters) with Dolby Atmos

Ports

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Ports specifications. Middle column is Dell XPS 13 (2024), right column is ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024).
Thunderbolt / USB-C	2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C)	1× Type-C USB4, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
HDMI	No (via adapter)	1× HDMI 2.1 FRL
SD card	No	1× UHS-II MicroSD card reader
MagSafe	No	ASUS Slim Power Jack
Headphone jack	No	Yes (3.5 mm combo audio jack) (wins this row: has it)
Charger	60W Type-C AC Adapter	180W Slim AC Adapter / 100W USB-C PD

Battery

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Battery specifications. Middle column is Dell XPS 13 (2024), right column is ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024).
Claimed battery lifeNot on the official sheet	Up to 14 hours (IPS) / ~10 hours (OLED) (wins this row: higher)	Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours gaming

Software

1 differences

Software specifications. Middle column is Dell XPS 13 (2024), right column is ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024).
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Repairability	Low-to-moderate	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.

Dell XPS 13 (2024) source ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Dell XPS 13 (2024)

Ultra-compact 13.4-inch premium laptop featuring Intel Core Ultra, OLED touch options, and seamless glass touchpad.

Minimalist sleek design with ultra-thin bezels
High-resolution OLED screen options
Extremely portable at under 2.6 lb

What you give up

Only two USB-C ports and no 3.5mm headphone jack
Capacitive touch function row instead of physical keys

Full Dell XPS 13 (2024) specs →

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 →

Best for each use

Travel

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

For travel, buy the Dell XPS 13.

Leads 3 of 4 rankable travel specs; ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 takes 1.
Claimed battery life: Up to 14 hours vs Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours…
Weight: 2.6 lb vs 3.31 lb
It is also $300 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 refresh rate is rankable here.

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H vs AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
Graphics: Intel Arc graphics vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 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.

Dell XPS 13 (2024) spec sheet ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Dell XPS 13 (2024) ↗ · ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Dell XPS 13 or the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14?

Dell XPS 13 costs $300 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Dell XPS 13 or ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14?

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 Dell XPS 13 or the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14?

For travel, buy the Dell XPS 13. Leads 3 of 4 rankable travel specs; ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 takes 1. Claimed battery life: Up to 14 hours vs Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours…

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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