ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11)
63.4Performancespec-based55.8
97.5Graphics85
55.5Displayspec-based61.1
86.7Batteryspec-based73.3
24.5Portabilityspec-based57.4
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) scores 64.5 against 64.4 for Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 85
- 84% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 12,021
- 55% higher charging: 380 W vs 245 W
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,535 vs 15,344
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11)
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 35% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 29% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,639 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4, second M.2 2280 slot free) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+3%Top 21% | 2,920Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+27%Top 13% | 15,344Top 35% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099+84%Top 9% | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+55% | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.87 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 20 mm+35% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 5MP IR camera with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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