ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
54.4Performance59.9
38.4Display55.5
51.6Battery73.3
74Portability29.1
2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 53.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and display (+17). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) 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 29
- 41% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 27 mm
- 40% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.5 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 54
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 52
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 50% higher charging: 300 W vs 200 W
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,870Top 50% | 2,889+1%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,800Top 43% | 18,126+22%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 80 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | 9 h | — |
| Charging | 200 W | 300 W+50% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+40% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+41% | 27 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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