ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
58.3Performance51.2
55.5Display67.7
86.7Battery78.7
58.5Portability54.3
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 61.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+8) and performance (+7). Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 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 51
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 54
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 56
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | Mini-LED (touch, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,200 nits+140% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered) |
| 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 2280 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+12%Top 36% | 2,566Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+10%Top 29% | 14,697Top 37% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+41% | 170 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+5% | 2.05 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+5% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum (anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 20Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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