ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
58.3Performance43.7
55.5Display39.9
86.7Battery46.7
58.5Portability41.9
10 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6050 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and portability (+17). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) 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 40
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 42
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+11%Top 36% | 2,600Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+32%Top 29% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 240 W+4% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+15% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+21% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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