ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
63.4Performance46.1
55.5Display35.1
86.7Battery52
24.5Portability71.9
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+20). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 46
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 25
- 47% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 19.7 mm vs 30.8 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+4%Top 23% | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+63%Top 15% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.4 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 19.7 mm+36% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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