Skip to content
vsMars
Head-to-head

Dell - Aurora R16 vs ASUS - ROG Strix G35CZ

Last updated · How Mars Score works
Aurora R16DELLRENDER
Probe A
Dell
Aurora R16
62.5/ 100C
Core63· 80%
Design· 20%
ROG Strix G35CZASUSRENDER
Probe B
ASUS
ROG Strix G35CZ
62.5/ 100C
Core63· 80%
Design· 20%
Quick verdict

Between the Aurora R16 and ROG Strix G35CZ, the Aurora R16 comes out ahead in several specs, while the ROG Strix G35CZ wins on several specs. Overall, the Aurora R16 scores 62.5 and the ROG Strix G35CZ scores 62.5 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.

The Aurora R16 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.

The ROG Strix G35CZ similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.

Both ship with comparable ram, storage, gpu, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.

Why Dell - Aurora R16 wins

  • No decisive advantages.

Why ASUS - ROG Strix G35CZ wins

  • No decisive advantages.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Core

SpecDell - Aurora R16ASUS - ROG Strix G35CZ
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285KIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
RAM32 GB32 GB
Storage2048 GB2048 GB

Design

SpecDell - Aurora R16ASUS - ROG Strix G35CZ
Form factorMid-towerMid-tower
Weight16.4 kglead17.8 kg
Reader questions

Frequently asked

Drill down

Spec-level deep dives

By manufacturer

More from the same brands

vsMars is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more.