ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
54.4Performance54.1
38.4Display39.9
51.6Battery73.3
74Portability35.7
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.3 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+38) and performance (+0). 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 Zephyrus G14 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 37% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 36% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.36 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 52
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 14,800
- 15% higher charging: 230 W vs 200 W
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,870Top 50% | 2,856Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,800Top 43% | 17,201+16%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 80 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | 9 h | — |
| Charging | 200 W | 230 W+15% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+36% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+37% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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