ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
VS
58.3Performance47.6
55.5Display58
86.7Battery86.7
58.5Portability74.6
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 scores 63.9 against 63.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 48
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 47% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,183 vs 11,037
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 59
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 28% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,549 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+3%Top 36% | 2,795Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+47%Top 32% | 11,037Bottom 19% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 17.5 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.4 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+2% | 17.7 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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, USB PD 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 8MP camera with discrete IR camera, ToF sensor and electronic privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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