ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9
63.4Performancespec-basedchip62.6
97.5Graphics85
55.5Displayspec-based39.6
86.7Batteryspec-based86.7
24.5Portabilityspec-based57.5
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) scores 64.5 against 64.3 for Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9. 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
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 171% higher charging: 380 W vs 140 W
- 84% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 12,021
- Lower launch price: $2,700 vs $4,109
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 500 nits
- 33% lower thickness: 20.6 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 31% lower weight: 1.84 kg vs 2.65 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 800 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (LPCAMM2, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012Top 21% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535Top 13% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099+84%Top 9% | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+171% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.84 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 20.6 mm+33% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 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 privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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