ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
61.1Performance47.5
55.5Display41.6
86.7Battery78.7
29Portability75.1
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and performance (+14). Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 48
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- 180% higher charging: 280 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 29
- 47% lower thickness: 16 mm vs 30.4 mm
- 42% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+18%Top 24% | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266+45%Top 20% | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+180% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.46 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 16 mm+47% |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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