ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
58.3Performance59.9
55.5Display55.5
86.7Battery73.3
58.5Portability29.1
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6053 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+29) 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 (2025) GU605
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 29
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 35% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 27 mm
- 22% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.5 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- 25% higher charging: 300 W vs 240 W
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,126 vs 16,183
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | 2,889Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | 18,126+12%Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | 300 W+25% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+22% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+35% | 27 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion Pro 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 (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 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
Related comparisons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)VSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605vs Alienware 18 Area-51VSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605vs Framework Laptop 13 ProVSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)VSLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)VSLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)VSLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)vs Lecoo Air 14 2026VSLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)VS