ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
VS
58.3Performance49.2
55.5Display26.5
86.7Battery70.7
58.5Portability70.8
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 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 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 71
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 59
- 21% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+105% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.54 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 17.4 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 1x 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-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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