ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
58.3Performance54.1
55.5Display39.9
86.7Battery73.3
58.5Portability35.7
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+23) 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 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 54
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 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 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+1%Top 36% | 2,856Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | 17,201+6%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+4% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+17% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+31% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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