ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
58.3Performance38.8
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery60
58.5Portability75.8
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and performance (+20). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 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 39
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 60
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 59
- 22% lower weight: 1.53 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 17.4 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 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 Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+14%Top 36% | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+51%Top 29% | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.53 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 13.9 mm+20% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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