ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
58.3Performance46.1
55.5Display35.1
86.7Battery52
58.5Portability71.9
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+20). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 46
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 59
- 28% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.95 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+35%Top 29% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.4 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+12% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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