ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11)
58.3Performancespec-based62.7
92.6Graphics80.2
55.5Displayspec-based58
86.7Batteryspec-based78.7
58.5Portabilityspec-based66.6
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6053 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 scores 67.6 against 67.6 for Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 80
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 83% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 17,434 vs 9,505
- 41% higher charging: 240 W vs 170 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11)
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 10% lower weight: 1.76 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 17.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,450 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 105W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 31% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434+83%Top 21% | 9,505Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+41% | 170 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.76 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 15.6 mm+10% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | FHD 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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