ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
46.6Performance59.9
55.5Display55.5
86.7Battery73.3
62.8Portability29.1
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+34) and battery (+13). Lenovo Legion Pro 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 battery score: 87 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 29
- 39% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 27 mm
- 26% lower weight: 1.85 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 13% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 80 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 47
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 50% higher charging: 300 W vs 200 W
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,126 vs 14,588
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,889 vs 2,525
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,000
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 31% | 2,889+14%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588Top 48% | 18,126+24%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W | 300 W+50% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg+26% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+39% | 27 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 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 (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 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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