ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs Dell XPS 15 OLED
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
16" · 2560×1600 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 46cm
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| Specification | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 2025 | Dell XPS 15 OLED 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 16" (Better) | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560×1600 | 3456×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 189 | 261 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 46cm | 33cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz (Better) | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | G-SYNC | None |
| Response Time | 0.2 ms GTG (Better) | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| SDR Brightness | 410 nits (Better) | 400 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 0x DP · USB-C | 0x HDMI · 0x DP · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 100 W | 130 W (Better) |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 96% (Better) |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2023 |
Summary
The Dell XPS 15 OLED has higher pixel density (261 PPI), making it sharper at close range.
The Dell XPS 15 OLED allows sitting closer (33cm) while maintaining retina quality.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) offers a larger 16" display for more immersive viewing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or Dell XPS 15 OLED?
The Dell XPS 15 OLED has 261 PPI compared to 189 PPI for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025).
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell XPS 15 OLED requires 33cm vs 46cm for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) to reach retina quality.
Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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