ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
58.3Performance25.3
55.5Display23.3
86.7Battery29.3
58.5Portability72.6
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and performance (+33). Lenovo Prima 14 IWC 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 25
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 59
- 30% lower weight: 1.37 kg vs 1.95 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (TN on base SKU) |
| 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 Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.37 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+13% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | PC-ABS (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
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