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ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9: Comparison
What is the difference between ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9?
The gap that matters here is refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 240 Hz against Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 165 Hz, which puts ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 31% ahead.
Who each one is for
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 is the one to take for high-refresh 1440p gaming on a budget, though it is not built for Thunderbolt peripheral users. The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 suits mainstream 1440p gaming with upgrade headroom, though it is not the pick for Thunderbolt peripheral users. Our rating of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 (8.3/10): the ROG Strix G16 pairs a Core i9-14900HX with RTX 40 series graphics, 16GB of DDR5 and a 16 inch 2560 by 1600 IPS screen at 240Hz. It has a free memory slot, a free second SSD slot and a 90Wh battery, so it is well set up for high-refresh gaming. It weighs 2.5 kg and has no Thunderbolt, which matters if you rely on docks or fast external drives. Plan on using it mostly at a desk.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: region sold, laptop class, release year, operating system and cpu brand are identical here. They match on 27 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads asus-rog-strix-g16-2025 on the ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 versus lenovo-legion-5i-pro-16irx9 on the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9.
Is the CPU Base Power the same on the ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9?
It is. Both are listed at 55 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- ASUS
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Lenovo
Series
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- ROG Strix G16
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Legion 5i Pro
Series ID
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- asus-rog-strix-g16-2025
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- lenovo-legion-5i-pro-16irx9
SKU Name
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- ROG Strix G16 G614JI (i9-14900HX, RTX 4070, 16GB)
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 (i7-14700HX, RTX 4060, 16GB, 1TB)
Chassis Code
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- G614JI
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 16IRX9
Region Sold
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Global
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Global
Laptop Class
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Gaming
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Gaming
Release Year
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 2024
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2024
Operating System
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Windows 11 Home
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 2.5 kg
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2.4 kgBest
CPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Intel
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Intel
CPU Model
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Core i9-14900HX
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Core i7-14700HX
CPU Cores
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 24Best
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 20
CPU Base Power
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 55 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 55 W
CPU Max Turbo Power
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 157 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 157 W
Sustained Power Source
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Not Measured
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Not Measured
Power Adapter Wattage
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 280 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 300 WBest
GPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- NVIDIA
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 8 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 8 GB
GPU Max Graphics Power
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 140 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 140 W
Graphics Switching
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- MUX Switch
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Advanced Optimus
RAM Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 16 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- DDR5
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- DDR5
RAM Speed
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 5600 MT/s
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 5600 MT/s
Memory Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- SO-DIMM
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- No
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- No
Max RAM Supported
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 32 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 32 GB
RAM Slots
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 2
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2
RAM Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 1
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 0
Storage Slots
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 2
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 1
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- No
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- No
Storage Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 1000 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 1000 GB
Storage Type
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 16 inches
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 16 inches
Resolution Width
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 2560 px
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2560 px
Resolution Height
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 1600 px
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 1600 px
Refresh Rate
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 240 HzBest
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 165 Hz-31%
Panel Type
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- IPS
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- IPS
Brightness Condition
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Vendor Unstated
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- No
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- No
Battery Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 90 WhBest
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 80 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- None
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- USB4
WiFi Standard
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- WiFi 6E
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 if you want the higher VRAM (8 GB vs 8 GB) and the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Choose Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 | Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| ASUS Store | View on ASUS Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The ROG Strix G16 pairs a Core i9-14900HX with RTX 40 series graphics, 16GB of DDR5 and a 16 inch 2560 by 1600 IPS screen at 240Hz.
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The Legion 5i Pro 16 pairs a Core i7-14700HX with a GeForce RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM and 16GB of DDR5.