ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
63.4Performance42.1
55.5Display26.5
86.7Battery49.3
24.5Portability73.9
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and display (+29). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) 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 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 49
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 25
- 45% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 45% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 30.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+16%Top 34% | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+59%Top 23% | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+58% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.46 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 16.9 mm+45% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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