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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)

WINNER
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
60.6Inno Score
VS
46.6Performance49.2
55.5Display26.5
86.7Battery70.7
62.8Portability70.8
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)

InnoReviews verdict

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and battery (+16). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) 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 G16 (2024)

  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 71
  • 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
  • 50% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 60 Wh

Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)

  • Stronger portability score: 71 vs 63
  • 17% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 1.85 kg
  • Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $2,000

Display

Display comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
Screen size16 ″+14%14 ″
Panel typeOLED (ROG Nebula HDR)IPS (OLED optional)
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate240 Hz+300%60 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits+25%400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 185HIntel Core Ultra 7 355
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 LaptopIntel Graphics (Xe3)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM)
Storage1,024 GB+2%1,000 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
Geekbench 6 (single)2,525Bottom 31%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)14,588Top 48%—

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
Capacity90 Wh+50%60 Wh
Web browsing endurance—15.3 h
Charging200 W+208%65 W

Design

Design comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
Weight1.85 kg1.54 kg+17%
Thickness16.4 mm+6%17.4 mm
MaterialCNC aluminum alloyAluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom)

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
PortsThunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Webcam1080p FHD with IR1080p + IR
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)IR camera (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) versus Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11 Home

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