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ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs XPS 13 Plus: which is better?

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) and XPS 13 Plus compared side by side across 106 specs and 13 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 106 SPECS · 13 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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ASUS

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)

$1,599

BEST OVERALL

DELL

XPS 13 Plus

$1,199

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 7.5/10 — 0.2 ahead of the XPS 13 Plus. Dead heat on benchmarks. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

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ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)×4

XPS 13 Plus×8

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403)BEST OVERALL

Dell XPS 13 PlusBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPBuild Quality — ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) leads by 9.3

TIGHTESTBENCHMARKS — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

G14 202413 PLUS

Gaming PerformanceiROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) · +8.7

G14 20248.7

13 PLUS0.0

DisplayiXPS 13 Plus · +0.1

G14 20249.2

13 PLUS9.3

Build QualityiROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) · +9.3

G14 20249.3

13 PLUS0.0

BatteryiXPS 13 Plus · +0.8

G14 20247.0

13 PLUS7.8

ThermalsiROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) · +7.5

G14 20247.5

13 PLUS0.0

ValueiROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) · +0.3

G14 20248.4

13 PLUS8.1

PERFORMANCEiXPS 13 Plus · +1.7

G14 20247.1

13 PLUS8.8

BATTERYiXPS 13 Plus · +0.8

G14 20247.0

13 PLUS7.8

DISPLAYiXPS 13 Plus · +0.1

G14 20249.2

13 PLUS9.3

DESIGNiXPS 13 Plus · +2.6

G14 20246.5

13 PLUS9.1

BENCHMARKSiTIED AT 7.0

G14 20247.0

13 PLUS7.0

PerformanceiXPS 13 Plus · +1.7

G14 20247.1

13 PLUS8.8

DesigniXPS 13 Plus · +2.6

G14 20246.5

13 PLUS9.1

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01XPS 13 Plus0.61BEST DEAL

02ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)0.47

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

106 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)$1,5994W7.5

XPS 13 Plus$1,1993W7.3

Battery TypeiSAME

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Battery LifeHRi

9 hr

12 hr← BEST +33%

Battery CapacityMAHiSAME

—

Battery VoltViSAME

—

Included Adapter PowerWiSAME

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Charging TypeiSAME

—

Fast ChargingiSAME

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Battery ReplaceableiSAME

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Battery EnergyWHiSAME

—

Charge TimeHRSiSAME

—

Has sleep-and-charge USB portsiSAME

—

Has a MagSafe Power AdapteriSAME

—

Geekbench 6 (Multi)i

12,500

12,800← BEST +2%

Geekbench 6 Result (Single)iSAME

—

USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)iSAME

—

Supports WiFiiSAME

—

USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)i

1x USB4, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm

2x Thunderbolt 4

Webcami

1080p with IR

1080p + IR

USB 4 20Gbps PortsiSAME

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USB 4 40Gbps PortsiSAME

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Thunderbolt 5 PortsiSAME

—

Thunderbolt 4 PortsiSAME

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USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)iSAME

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USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports (USB-A)iSAME

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Thunderbolt 3 PortsiSAME

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Has an HDMI OutputiSAME

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Has USB Type-CiSAME

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Has WiFi VersioniSAME

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Has an External Memory SlotiSAME

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Bluetooth VersioniSAME

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RJ45 PortsiSAME

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Display Port OutputsiSAME

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USB 2.0 PortsiSAME

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Has AirPlayiSAME

—

Mini Display Port OutputsiSAME

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Has a VGA ConnectoriSAME

—

Warranty PeriodiSAME

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WeightGi

1.5 g← BEST +26%

1.19 g

Uses a Fanless DesigniSAME

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Has a Backlit KeyboardiSAME

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VolumeCM³iSAME

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WidthMMiSAME

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HeightMMiSAME

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ThicknessMMiSAME

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French Repairability IndexiSAME

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Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

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Minimum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

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Weather Sealed (Splashproof)iSAME

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Is a Rugged BuildiSAME

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Screen SizeINCHiSAME

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Display SizeINi

14 in← BEST +4%

13.4 in

Resolutioni

2880x1800

3456 x 2160 OLED

Panel Typei

OLED

OLED touch

Refresh RateHZi

120 Hz← BEST +100%

60 Hz

BrightnessNITSi

600 nits← BEST +50%

400 nits

Display TypeiSAME

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Pixel DensityPPIiSAME

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Has a Touch ScreeniSAME

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Contrast RatioiSAME

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Refresh RateHZiSAME

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Has Anti-Reflecting CoatingiSAME

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Supported DisplayiSAME

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Release DateiSAME

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Has Stereo SpeakersiSAME

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Has a Socket for a 3.5 mm Audio JackiSAME

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Megapixels (front camera)MPiSAME

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Has Front CameraiSAME

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Supports DLSSiSAME

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Supports Ray TracingiSAME

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Has a Dolby AtmosiSAME

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Stylus IncludediSAME

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Has a Fingerprint ScanneriSAME

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Number of MicrophonesiSAME

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Uses 3D Facial RecognitioniSAME

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Has Voice CommandsiSAME

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Has a GyroscopeiSAME

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Has S/PDIF Out PortiSAME

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Has GPSiSAME

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Has an AccelerometeriSAME

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Has a CompassiSAME

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Has an Optical Disc DriveiSAME

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LaptopiSAME

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Has a Integrated Graphicsi

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop)

Intel Arc integrated

CPU NameiSAME

—

Has an Unlocked MultiplieriSAME

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Supports ECC MemoryiSAME

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Maximum Memory BandwidthGBiSAME

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Uses HMPiSAME

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Has TrustzoneiSAME

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Has NX BitiSAME

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Semiconductor SizeNMiSAME

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Has Xess(XMX)iSAME

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Battery HealthiSAME

—

Processori

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

CPU Coresi

16← BEST +100%

RamGBiSAME

16 GB

Internal StorageGBi

1TB SSD GB

512GB / 1TB SSD GB

Uses Flash StorageiSAME

—

CPU speedGHZiSAME

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CPU ThreadsiSAME

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Is a NVMe SSDiSAME

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Uses For MultithreadingiSAME

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Maximum Memory AmountGBiSAME

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DDR Memory VersioniSAME

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Turbo Clock SpeedGHZiSAME

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Supports 64-BitsiSAME

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ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)ASUS7.5

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · XPS 13 Plus (7.3)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

XPS 13 PlusDELL7.3

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) (0.5)

PRIORITY · BUILD QUALITY

Best for build quality

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)ASUS9.3

BUILD QUALITY WEIGHTEDCONF 89%

Best visible score in the build quality category group.

RUNNER-UP · XPS 13 Plus (0.0)

PRIORITY · GAMING PERFORMANCE

Best for gaming performance

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)ASUS8.7

GAMING PERFORMANCE WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the gaming performance category group.

RUNNER-UP · XPS 13 Plus (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1ASUS0.0

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)

“A redesigned 14-inch gaming powerhouse with an OLED display, Ryzen 9 power, and an unusually premium aluminum build.”

Build Quality 9.3

Display 9.2

Wins Ram

Wins Weight

TRADE-OFFRuns warm and can get loud under sustained load

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#2DELL0.0

XPS 13 Plus

“Futuristic compact Windows ultrabook with a stunning 3.5K OLED option and edge-to-edge keyboard.”

Display 9.3

Design 9.1

Wins Battery Life

Wins Geekbench 6 (Multi)

TRADE-OFFBelow-average battery life

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 7.5/10 · WINS 4 OF 13 CATEGORIES

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) vs Dell XPS 13 Plus: which is better?

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) is our overall pick, scoring 7.5/10 against 7.3/10 for the Dell XPS 13 Plus — a 3% edge. Current starting prices span $1,199–$1,599. The score weighs category-specific laptops attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) leads overall with a 7.5 total score.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) wins 5 comparable specs with a 5% weighted win rate.
Dell XPS 13 Plus has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Life.
Dell XPS 13 Plus has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403)WINNER 7.5/10

A redesigned 14-inch gaming powerhouse with an OLED display, Ryzen 9 power, and an unusually premium aluminum build.

Pros

+ Premium CNC aluminum chassis, light for its class
+ Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
+ Strong gaming performance from RTX 4070
+ Good keyboard and large haptic touchpad

Cons

− Runs warm and can get loud under sustained load
− Battery life is mediocre while gaming
− Dropped the AniMe Matrix lid from prior gen

Best for: Gamers who travel frequently · Creators wanting OLED plus a capable GPU · Students needing power in a small bag

“The G14 is the do-it-all compact gaming laptop: premium build, a beautiful OLED screen, and enough GPU muscle for high-refresh 1080p and capable 1440p gaming. Thermals under sustained load and a smaller battery than ideal are the trade-offs for that slim…”

Dell XPS 13 Plus7.3/10

Futuristic compact Windows ultrabook with a stunning 3.5K OLED option and edge-to-edge keyboard.

Pros

+ Stunning 3.5K OLED option
+ Premium compact CNC build
+ Strong productivity performance
+ Excellent keyboard feel

Cons

− Below-average battery life
− Only two USB-C ports
− Can run warm under load

Best for: Design-conscious buyers · OLED-display seekers · Compact productivity

“A gorgeous, compact Windows laptop with a class-leading OLED and bold design. Battery life and the minimal port set are the trade-offs for that look.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) or Dell XPS 13 Plus?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific laptops specs, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) scores highest overall (7.5/10, 0.2 points ahead of the Dell XPS 13 Plus). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) and Dell XPS 13 Plus?

The biggest measurable differences are Processor, Battery Life, Geekbench 6 (Multi). The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) better value than the Dell XPS 13 Plus?

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) starts around $1,599 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus around $1,199. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other laptops on ComparZone?

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