ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
63.4Performance54.1
55.5Display39.9
86.7Battery73.3
24.5Portability35.7
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+16) and battery (+13). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 54
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 73
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 65% higher charging: 380 W vs 230 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger portability score: 36 vs 25
- 18% lower thickness: 25.2 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 11% lower weight: 2.36 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+5%Top 34% | 2,856Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+14%Top 23% | 17,201Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+65% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.36 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 25.2 mm+18% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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