ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
58.3Performance44
55.5Display23.3
86.7Battery29.3
58.5Portability67.7
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and display (+32). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 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 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 59
- 17% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.62 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+3% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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