ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
VS
61.9Performancespec-based57.9
97.5Graphics85
75.1Displayspec-based74.3
76.4Batteryspec-based90
57.8Portabilityspec-based60.1
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU6065 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 scores 71.5 against 71.5 for Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 85
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 84% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 12,021
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- Lower launch price: $2,799 vs $3,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR, G-Sync, Pantone Validated, anti-reflection) | Tandem OLED (touch, glossy) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,600 nits+45% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7, 135W, up to 160W in Manual mode) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,877Top 38% | 2,895+1%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,960+1%Top 25% | 16,816Top 28% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099+84%Top 9% | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 93 Wh+3% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.8 h | — |
| Charging | 250 W+2% | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.9 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.3 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum (CNC-machined) | Aluminum (top and bottom, anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, UHS-II SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (10Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), UHS-II SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with IR | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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