ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
58.3Performance33
55.5Display26.5
86.7Battery36.7
58.5Portability75.2
10 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+50) and display (+29). Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) 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 33
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 37
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 59
- 29% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 1.95 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+25%Top 36% | 2,306Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+91%Top 29% | 8,460Bottom 5% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+71% | 53 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.38 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+2% | 17.7 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (aluminum lid on grey models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 5MP with privacy shutter (5MP + IR optional) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (standard on grey, optional on black), optional IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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