ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
46.6Performance54.1
55.5Display39.9
86.7Battery73.3
62.8Portability35.7
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+27) and display (+16). 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 G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 36
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 47
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 14,588
- 15% higher charging: 230 W vs 200 W
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,856 vs 2,525
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,000
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 31% | 2,856+13%Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588Top 48% | 17,201+18%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W | 230 W+15% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg+22% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+35% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 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 audio | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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