ASUS ROG Ally X vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16
The Verdict
These are fundamentally different devices serving distinct purposes. The ASUS ROG Ally X is a portable gaming handheld with a 7-inch display, 678g weight, and AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor paired with 24GB LPDDR5x RAM, designed for playing full PC games on the go. Battery life ranges from 3-10 hours depending on game intensity. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 is a traditional laptop weighing 1.98kg with a 16-inch 2.5K display and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with 16GB DDR5 RAM, offering up to 11 hours of mixed-use battery life. The ROG Ally X excels at portable AAA gaming with superior RAM and GPU capabilities through its integrated RDNA 3 architecture, while the IdeaPad is better for productivity, multitasking, and general computing with a larger screen and more traditional port selection including HDMI and Thunderbolt. The Ally X includes a 1TB SSD versus the IdeaPad's 512GB, though the latter has expandable storage. Choose the ROG Ally X if gaming portability is your priority; select the IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 for versatile productivity and comfort in a traditional form factor.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Ally X if…
- →Massive 80 Wh battery doubles the Ally's endurance to 3-10 hours
- →24 GB LPDDR5x RAM is generous for gaming and multitasking
- →1 TB SSD is double the original — more room for games
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 if…
- →Strong Intel Core Ultra 7 performance at an accessible price
- →2.5K 120Hz IPS display is excellent for the tier
- →Full port suite including SD card and USB-A
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Ally X
Pros
- Massive 80 Wh battery doubles the Ally's endurance to 3-10 hours
- 24 GB LPDDR5x RAM is generous for gaming and multitasking
- 1 TB SSD is double the original — more room for games
- Two USB-C ports allow charging while connecting accessories
- Improved ergonomic grips and button layout over original Ally
Cons
- Heavier at 678 g due to the larger battery
- Same Z1 Extreme chip — no generational performance leap
- Removed microSD slot compared to original ROG Ally
- IPS LCD still lacks OLED contrast and HDR capability
- $799 puts it close to full laptop pricing territory
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16
Pros
- Strong Intel Core Ultra 7 performance at an accessible price
- 2.5K 120Hz IPS display is excellent for the tier
- Full port suite including SD card and USB-A
- Upgradeable RAM and SSD
- 84 Wh battery supports all-day use
Cons
- Plastic base panel feels less premium
- Display brightness of 350 nits is modest
- No discrete GPU on base model
- Fans audible under sustained workloads
- Heavier than comparable ultrabooks
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 678 g | 1.98 kg |
| Material | Plastic chassis with improved ergonomics | Aluminum lid with plastic base |
| Dimensions | 280.0 x 114.0 x 36.9 mm | 356.2 x 248.2 x 18.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 1 |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 3-10 hours (game dependent) | Up to 11 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 84 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | 2.5K IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 350 |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | — | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
| Touch Bar | — | |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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