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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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)18in category
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)189 PPI #16
Dell XPS 15 OLED261 PPI #1
189 PPI261 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness18in category
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)500 nits #13
Dell XPS 15 OLED500 nits #13
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut17in category
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)100% #1
Dell XPS 15 OLED100% #1
97%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)240 Hz
Dell XPS 15 OLED60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 50cm. The Dell XPS 15 OLED has 28% higher pixel density (261 vs 189 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 33cm.
- Brightness: comparable — Both screens offer similar brightness (410 vs 400 nits SDR). Neither has a meaningful advantage for outdoor use.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) | Dell XPS 15 OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.2 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| SDR Brightness | 410 nits | 400 nits |
| Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Resolution | 2560×1600 | 3456×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 189 | 261 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 46cm | 33cm |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 100 W | 130 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 96% |
All specifications
| 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 · USB-C | 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 |
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.
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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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